SEB’s two coal-fired power plants win big at CMEA

KUCHING: Two of Sarawak Energy Berhad’s coal- f ired power plants - Sejingkat Power Corporation and Mukah Power Generation - won the prestigious Sarawak Chief Mini s ter’s Environmental Award ( CMEA) 2015/2016.

SejingkatPowerCorporationSdn Bhd clinched the Platinum award while Mukah Power Generation received the Gold award in the Large Industries category under Electricity supply services.

SEB in a statement, said the awards were a recognition of the plants’ efforts to ensure minimal environmental impact of their operations.

Chief Minister Datuk Amar

It demonstrates how serious we are in reducing carbon footprint through better management and environmental practices as we continue to pursue a good generation mix to meet electricity demand in Sarawak and also expand regionally.

AbangJohari TunOpeng presented the awards to SEB chief executive officer Sharbini Suhaili and the group chief operating officer Lu Yew Hung at the award ceremony, organised by Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) and Sarawak Chamber o f Commerce and Industry ( SCCI) on Wednesday.

Thi s i s Sejingkat Power Corporation’s second Platinum award from CMEA, having won the top award as well as a Gold previously whereas this is the second Gold award for Mukah Power Generation.

Commenting on the awards, Sharbini said it was a testament to SEB’s commitment towards environmental protection.

“It demonstrates how serious we are in reducing carbon footprint through better management and environmental practices as we continue to pursue a good generation mix to meet electricity demand in Sarawak and also expand regionally.

“We are appreciative of this award and we will continue to improve our operation processes incorporating sustainable practices that are mindful of the environment,” he said.

In the last CMEA in 2014, Sejingkat Power Corporation emerged as overall winner in the Large Industries Services Category - Telecommunication, Electricity Supply, Waste Disposal and Water Supply.

That year, Sarawak Energy also clinched two golds under the same category for its Bintulu Tanjung Kidurong Power Station and Mukah Power Generation. Another facility, the Batang Ai Hydro Power Station won gold in the Services and Other Sectors ( Medium Industries Category).

Sharbini Suhaili, SEB chief executive officer