Worldwide Holding Berhad (WHB), a state-linked company from Selangor, Malaysia, has officially commissioned the 1.2GW Pulau Indah power plant. Located 60 km from Kuala Lumpur, the plant uses GE Vernova’s 9HA.01 combined cycle technology. This facility can power approximately 2.5 million homes in Malaysia.
GE Vernova’s Role in the Plant’s Operations
GE Vernova supports the plant under a 21-year agreement. As part of this, GE Vernova will provide maintenance services and software solutions. These services will improve asset visibility, reliability, and operational availability. The plant also features a modular design. This structure simplifies installation, control, and maintenance, which accelerates project execution.
Ramesh Singaram, CEO of GE Vernova Asia Gas Power, stated, “We are proud to add this plant to the 116 units operating globally. These units have amassed more than 3 million commercial operating hours. This is the equivalent capacity needed to power over 50 million homes in the U.S.”
Advanced Turbine Technology for Flexibility and Clean Energy
The Pulau Indah power plant is equipped with two 9HA gas turbines. These turbines are designed for flexibility with high ramp rates and rapid startup capabilities. As a result, they can adjust quickly to varying energy demands. Additionally, they can use a hydrogen blend of up to 50% by volume with natural gas. This aligns with Malaysia’s shift towards cleaner energy sources.
Natural gas is becoming more popular for electricity generation in Malaysia. It produces fewer carbon emissions than coal and offers greater operational flexibility. The Pulau Indah plant consists of two 600 MW blocks. Each block features a 9HA.01 gas turbine, an STF-D650 steam turbine, a W88 generator, and a Once Through Heat Recovery Steam Generator (OT HRSG).
Optimizing Plant Performance with Advanced Software
GE Vernova uses its Mark VIe Distributed Control System (DCS) software to optimize plant performance. This system improves asset management and reduces operational and maintenance costs. In addition, GE Vernova’s Monitoring & Diagnostics Center in Greenville, South Carolina, will monitor data from the plant’s sensors. This ensures the plant operates efficiently at all times.
Recently, GE Vernova completed the acquisition of Woodward’s heavy-duty gas turbine combustion parts business. This acquisition strengthens GE Vernova’s capabilities in the gas turbine sector.
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