KOTA KINABALU: The Energy Commission of Sabah (Ecos) has outlined a broad plan to close the supply gap and secure long-term electricity stability on the East Coast.
Chief Executive Officer Datuk Abdul Nasser Wahid (pic) said the strategy, endorsed by the Sabah Energy Council chaired by the Chief Minister, combines immediate fixes with medium- and long-term projects.
He said ongoing work includes strengthening the East-West Sabah Grid, ensuring the reliability of diesel and MFO plants, and moving ahead with the Southern Link transmission line and new generation capacity.
A 160MW LNG-based plant in Tawau, targeted for completion in 2028, has been approved as an interim measure, while federal funding is being sought for the full Southern Link line between Sipitang and Tawau by 2030.
To secure long-term sustainability, Nasser said the state is also driving renewable projects including solar, hydro, bioenergy and geothermal, while exploring new technologies to prepare Sabah’s energy system for the future.
