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 |
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Bakun HEP |
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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 |