By Christine T
KUCHING, Oct 13: As of the third quarter of 2026, the RM2.5 billion Miri Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) project has achieved 63 per cent completion, with commercial operations expected to commence by the end of 2027.
Deputy Minister of International Trade, Industry, and Investment Datuk Dr Malcolm Mussen Lamoh said the Sarawak government, through Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS), was developing Miri as a strategic gas hub under the Sarawak Gas Roadmap (SGR).
He responded to a question from Adam Yii Siew Sang (N.74 Pujut) about plans to attract downstream oil and gas activities, service companies, and investment to Miri, including dedicated industrial areas and investment incentives, at today’s Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUS) sitting.
“The Miri Hub is supported by an integrated network of infrastructure, including upstream and onshore gas production, gas receiving facilities, the 500MW Miri Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Power Plant, small-scale LNG facilities and LNG trucking,” Malcolm said.
The project is expected to strengthen Miri’s position as a strategic gas and energy hub, support downstream industries, and attract new investment to Northern Sarawak.
Once operational, the CCGT plant is expected to utilise about 75 million to 80 million standard cubic feet of natural gas per day to provide a more reliable and efficient electricity supply for Northern Sarawak.
The additional power capacity, supported by greater access to locally produced gas, is expected to strengthen Miri’s attractiveness for downstream, gas-based and energy-related investments.
Malcolm said PETROS, through Sarawak Gas Distribution (SGD), was also expanding domestic gas distribution in Miri.
SGD currently supplies piped gas to 1,362 commercial customers and four industrial customers, with further expansion expected to support growth in commercial, industrial, and downstream activities.
He said the Miri Hub is expected to create investment opportunities across the gas and energy value chain, including downstream oil and gas activities, oilfield and gas services, small-scale LNG, energy-related services, and other gas-based industries.
The development would also give local companies opportunities to participate in the supply chain and create higher-value jobs for Sarawakians.
On investment incentives, Malcolm said the Sarawak government was engaging with the federal government on a dedicated and enhanced package for qualifying investments under the SGR.
“The proposed incentives are intended to complement existing federal incentives and support investments across the broader gas and energy value chain,” he said.
The proposed package would be targeted and outcome-based, taking into account investment value, the creation of high-value jobs, employment and development of Sarawakians, technology and knowledge transfer, local supply-chain participation, research and development, downstream value creation, and sustainability.
Through these initiatives, the government aims to strengthen Miri’s position as a strategic gas and energy hub for Northern Sarawak while attracting new investments and creating greater opportunities for local businesses and Sarawakians. — DayakDaily
