Toshiba and Tenaga to accelerate CCS deployment in Malaysia
13 September 2023Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation (Toshiba ESS) and TNB Power Generation Sdn Bhd (TNB Genco), a wholly owned subsidiary of Malaysian utility company Tenaga Nasional Berhad, have agreed to further collaborate on the application of CO2 capture technology to fossil-fuelled power plants in Malaysia. The two companies say they plan “to begin full-scale introduction of CCS technology to thermal power plants in Malaysia from September 2023.”
Above: Jimah East coal-fired power plant
The agreement aims to promote the introduction of CO2 capture equipment for coal fired power stations, such as the relatively new 2 GW Jimah East Power ultrasupercritical coal-fired power plant and other power plants owned by TNB Genco. Specifically, from September 2023, TNB Genco’s engineers will get training and support related to the delivery and operation of CCS equipment at “relevant locations within the Toshiba ESS Group.”
Above: Manjung coal-fired power plant
Since 1968, Toshiba ESS has delivered 28 steam turbines totaling 6752 MW to thermal power plants in Malaysia, and four hydro turbines totalling 108 MW. Of these, 19 steam turbines, totalling 4461 MW have been delivered to four power plants owned by TNB and TNB Genco.