Where can I find information about power plants in Brunei Darussalam?

Global Energy Observatory/Google/KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm/Enipedia/World Resources Institute/database.earth Data and information about power plants in Brunei Darussalam plotted on an interactive map.

How many power plants are there in Brunei?

These five power plants provide about 58% of the country's electrical needs, mainly serving residential areas. The Brunei National Energy Company (BNEC) is the state-owned utility company that operates and manages the electricity supply network in the country.

Can Brunei harness the power of wind energy?

Brunei can harness the power of wind energy to meet its future demands of a reliable energy source that is both renewable and non-polluting, said a senior lecturer from University Brunei Darussalam (UBD).

What energy sources does Brunei use?

The DES operates a diesel power plant (Belingos) and four natural gas power stations (Gadong 1A, Gadong 2, Bukit Panggal, and Lumut). In recent years, Brunei has recognised the need to diversify its energy sources and has set a goal of including 10% renewable energy sources in its energy mix by 2035.

Will Brunei get its first wind turbine?

Dr Sathyajith said that the public will be able to gain a glimpse of Brunei’s first wind turbine at the Ministry of Development, which he hoped would give them a general idea of how it looks and functions as a probable future energy supply.

How much wind energy does Brunei need?

Delivering his tutorial on “Frontiers in Wind Energy Research and Development”, he said that Brunei receives an annual average of five metres per second, which is believed to be sufficient to produce the amount of energy the population needs.