Why did Brunei upgrade its power plant?

The project upgrade will help Brunei meet its growing power demand and also meet its "Green Brunei" initiative to promote energy efficiency and develop cleaner energy projects.

Will GE's Oregen power plant work at Berakas power station?

BPC is installing GE's ecomagination-qualified ORegen technology with government-owned power producer Berakas Power Management Company Sdn Bhd (BPMC), which operates the Berakas Power Station on behalf of BPC. The ORegen system will be connected to three of the LM2500 units, each of which generate up to 22 megawatts (MW).

Will Hengyi industries sink US$9 billion into Pulau Muara Besar petrochemical facility?

The Hengyi petrochemical facility on Pulau Muara Besar. Photo: Hengyi Industries BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Hengyi Industries will sink US$9 billion into the Phase II expansion of the Pulau Muara Besar petrochemical complex, the minister at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said Tuesday.

Why did GE invest in Brunei?

The Brunei ORegen project also illustrates GE's ongoing commitment to help the government address its long-term energy infrastructure priorities. In 2012, GE opened a corporate office in Brunei to oversee the company's local operations and coordinate efforts to develop the local workforce.

When will Phase II be operational in Brunei?

Phase II is expected to be operational by 2027 or 2028. The expansion of the downstream oil and gas sector is expected to drive Brunei’s economic growth and post-COVID recovery, with petrochemical products now accounting for the bulk of the country’s exports.

What is GE's Brunei Project?

The Brunei project is the first use of GE's ORegen technology in the Asia-Pacific region.