Cumulative 240 MW bound for Malaysian power plants
Everllence to support energy transition on Borneo through three projects
Everllence is set to supply a total of 14 large engines with a combined output of over 240 MW to three new power-plant projects on the Malaysian part of the island of Borneo. The plants will supply energy to a solar-glass production facility as well as the national power grid, highlighting the company’s role as a technology partner for energy supply in Southeast Asia.
Malaysia is pursuing ambitious decarbonisation targets with climate-neutrality to be achieved by 2050, primarily through the expansion of hydropower and solar energy. In a market traditionally dominated by gas turbines, engine power-plants are gaining importance. Thanks to their short response times and high efficiency at partial loads, Everllence engines are ideally suited to balance fluctuating renewable input – whether for grid stabilisation or continuous operation.
Martin Chmiela, Head of Power, Asia Pacific at Everllence, said: “Malaysia is a market with enormous momentum in terms of industrial development, energy demand and climate goals. The State of Sabah alone aims to increase its share of renewable energy to 35% by 2035. With our efficient and flexible engine technology, we are making a decisive contribution to the energy transition as a partner to renewables ensuring a reliable grid power source.”
Self-generation for solar-glass production
Near Sabah’s capital city, Kota Kinabalu, Kibing Solar New Materials is expanding its solar glass factory, which Everllence will supply with a new 18V51/60DF GenSet that will provide more than 18 MW. It adds to the existing installation of more than 64 MW with which Everllence provided the facility when it was build. The energy will be used directly for production processes – an example of decentralised industrial self-generation that is independent of the public grid. Commissioning for the new addition is scheduled for the first quarter of 2026.
Walter Kuek, Sales Manager, Everllence Malaysia, said: “We’re delighted that Kibing Solar New Materials is once again relying on our engine technology. This is a strong signal of the quality of our solutions and the trust placed in Everllence as a technology partner.”
Supplying a growing industrial region
Everllence has also signed a contract with KAB Energy Holdings to supply seven 18V51/60DF engines with a total output of 120 MW. On Labuan Island, a key economic location off the coast of Borneo, a new gas power plant is being built to replace retiring assets and to supply the local grid as well as to serve a region that has seen strong growth in manufacturing in recent years. KAB Energy Holdings is responsible for engineering, procurement and construction (EPC). Commissioning is planned for the end of 2026.
The order builds on the success of a previous project in Sipitang, Sabah, where a power plant is currently under construction to provide decentralised energy for an FLNG extraction platform. Here, seven 20V35/44G gas engines from Everllence with a potential output of more than 70 MW will cover the demand of the 52 MW power plant. For the end customer, using Everllence engines in both Sipitang and on Labuan Island significantly simplifies maintenance and staff training – a real advantage in day-to-day operations.
Wilson Phua, Head of Hub Southeast Asia, Power Segment at Everllence, said: “We’re proud to be equipping the two projects with our engines together with KAB Energy Holdings, which not only demonstrates our technical reliability but also further sealing of our strong partnership as a reliable manufacturer of engine gensets.”
100 MW for Sabah state grid
Moreover, Everllence is also supplying six 18V51/60DF engines for a power plant in Kimanis, Sabah. With a total output of around 100 MW, the plant will meet the rising energy demand in the grid of the state. One key factor for the customer in this project, was Everllence’s fast delivery capability of the main equipment.
Martin Chmiela said: “The 18V51/60DF engines allow seamless switching between gaseous and liquid fuels during operation. This makes a significant contribution to energy security for a Sabah grid which is still dependent on natural gas as its energy mix.”
