Overview
Lumut Cogen Power Station is a 246 MW gas-fired power plant in Brunei Darussalam. It supplies electricity to the national grid, supporting the country's energy needs.
Lumut Cogen Power Station is a gas-fired power generation facility located in Brunei Darussalam, near the town of Lumut. With a capacity of 246 megawatts, it is a medium-scale plant within the country's power generation sector, contributing to Brunei's electricity supply. The plant operates on natural gas, which is abundant in Brunei, and uses combined cycle technology for efficient power generation. As a cogeneration facility, it produces both electricity and thermal energy, maximizing fuel efficiency. The plant is operational and plays a key role in meeting local demand. Environmentally, the plant benefits from using natural gas, which has lower CO2 emissions compared to coal or oil. Its location in a relatively less populated area reduces direct exposure to urban populations. The facility supports Brunei's energy security and industrial activities in the region.
Environmental context
The plant uses natural gas, a cleaner fossil fuel, resulting in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per MWh compared to coal or oil. Its location in a coastal area with low population density minimizes direct impact on populated zones. The cogeneration design improves overall efficiency, reducing waste heat and fuel consumption.
Frequently asked questions
Lumut Cogen Power Station is located in Brunei Darussalam, near the town of Lumut in the Belait District.
The plant has a capacity of 246 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale gas-fired power station in Brunei.
The plant uses natural gas as its primary fuel, which is abundant in Brunei, and operates as a combined cycle cogeneration facility.
Brunei's power plants are subject to national environmental standards, including emission limits for SOx, NOx, and particulates. The use of natural gas helps meet these standards.
The plant supplies electricity to the national grid, supporting industrial and residential demand in the Belait District and beyond.