The 500MW combined-cycle (CCGT, Combined Cycle Gas Turbine) power plant under construction in Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia, began receiving natural gas supply from the nearby AKW field near Marudi, it was reported on August 3, 2026. The plant is owned and developed by Sarawak’s state energy company Petros, with gas supplied by a joint venture between Petra Energy and Petros from the AKW field, according to the report.
The Miri combined-cycle power plant is being built at a cost of RM2 billion (Malaysian ringgit), and was reported to be 45% complete as of April 2026. The start of gas supply marks a fuel-securing step ahead of plant commissioning, with commercial operation targeted for the end of 2027, it is reported. Specific equipment suppliers, including the gas turbine manufacturer, have not been disclosed.
The Miri combined-cycle power plant has a generating capacity of 500MW and a project cost of RM2 billion. It was 45% complete as of April 2026, with commercial operation targeted for the end of 2027. The client is Sarawak’s state energy company Petros, and gas supply is handled by a Petra Energy-Petros joint venture from the AKW field. The start of gas supply was reported on August 3, 2026.
The Miri combined-cycle power plant is reported to be aimed at meeting rising electricity demand in Sarawak while utilizing regional natural gas resources. Supplying fuel directly from a nearby gas field to the power plant is described as an example of linked gas-to-power development in the region.
The growing trend of linking regional gas field development with power generation infrastructure in Southeast Asia illustrates both greater utilization of local natural gas resources and continued opportunities in the power plant construction market.
Key points to watch include the actual start of plant commissioning and whether the end-2027 commercial operation target will be met.