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17.2 malaysIan enerGy scenarIo
In 2007, total final energy demand in Malaysia was 44,268 kilotons of energy equivalent (ktoe).
Energy demand was highest for the industrial sector (43%), followed by the transport sector (36%)
and the residential and commercial sector (14%), with the remaining in the nonenergy sector (7%)
and the agriculture sector (<1%) (Figure 17.1). By fuel source, petroleum products contributed the
largest share with 56.1 % of total energy demand, followed by natural gas at 23.1%, 17.3% for
electricity, and 3.1% for coal and coke (Figure 17.2). The total demand for all types has shown an
upward trend since 2006.
In 2007, the total installed electricity capacity in Malaysia was 21,815 MW (PTM 2009).
Electricity gross generation registered 101,325 GWh, an increase of 8.7% as compared with 2006
(Table 17.1). At the same time, the electricity consumption was 89,298 GWh, 88% of the total
electricity generated with the rest as nonutilized power. The peak demand for Peninsular Malaysia
was recorded at 13,620 MW and Sarawak at 833 MW (Figure 17.3). The calculated reserve margin
for Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak was 47% and 16%, respectively.
Approximately 90% of the electricity is currently generated by natural gas and coal-fired power
plants (Figure 17.4). The percentage of coal in the fuel-mix ratio has increased because of its
competitive market price. The renewable components of the fuel-supply chain have yet to gain
prominence. The supply of renewable energy to industrial clusters areas can potentially reduce the
dependence of petroleum in the country.
Agriculture,
0.6%
Non energy,
6.7%
Residential and
commercial,
14.0%
Industrial,
43.2%
Transport,
35.5%
FIGure 17.1 (see color insert)
Final energy demand in Malaysia in 2007 in various sectors. (From PTM
,
National Energy Balance, 2007, 20 09.)
Coal and coke,
3.1%
Electricity,
17.3%
,
Petroleum
products, 56.1%
Natural gas,
23.1%
FIGure 17.2 (see color insert)
Final energy demand in Malaysia in 2007 by fuel source. (From PTM,
National Energy Balance, 2007, 20 09.)
