BAKUN HYDROELECTRIC PLANT

Water Management

As the current primary energy source for our hydroelectric facilities, water plays a crucial role in Sarawak Energy’s operational processes and activities. We are committed to the responsible usage and sustainable management of our water resources including the aquatic ecosystem.

Sarawak Energy continuously invests in innovative technologies that can reduce our environmental footprint on natural water resources.

Disclosure

Unit

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Category: Renewable Materials Used

Bakun HEP

Annual Inflow (annual inflow from catchment)

million m3

40,481.00

40,373.00

55,730.00

49,894.00

50,884.00

Annual water volume for energy generation

million m3

36,148.114

38,827.003

36,965.722

40,874.511

41,636.95*

Annual energy generated

GWh

14,482.00

15,544.00

14,803.00

16,376.00

16,681.00

Annual water consumption (Spillway discharge)

million m3

4,761.00

0.00

15,589.00

10,436.00

6,278.00