SARAWAK POWER PROJECT

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The Sarawak Power Project will utilize Sarawak's natural gas resources to meet electricity demand in the state, to enhance operational efficiency through system integration, and to strengthen the institutional capabilities in the areas of system planning, engineering design and accounting. To this end the project will include the first phase (2 x 30 MW gas turbines) of a 90 MW combined-cycle power station at Bintulu and 185 km of double-circuit 275 kV transmission line from Bintulu to Simbu with associated substations inluding a regional load dispatch centre at Bintulu. The loan will also provide consulting services for engineering in the power station, transmission line and substations and architectural engineering for minor civil works. Finally a gas utilization study, upgrading of SESCO's (Sarawak Electricity Supply Corporation) system planning and design capabilities and strengthening of accounting and office practices will also be financed.