Busan: Malaysia is actively exploring best practices and the capabilities of clean energy and power plants, including nuclear and wind turbines, to suit the country's needs, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He stated that this aligns with Malaysia's plan to add 8,000 megawatts (MW) of efficient gas-fired capacity by 2030 to provide a stable, bridging energy supply during its transition to a low-carbon economy.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Fadillah, who is also the Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, is in Busan, South Korea, until August 29, in conjunction with the 15th APEC Energy Ministers' Meeting (APEC EMM15) and a series of working visits. He mentioned that visits to foreign companies allow Malaysia to assess capabilities in turbine manufacturing and explore how these companies can support Malaysia's power plant construction efforts. Fadillah highlighted that obtaining turbines poses challenges, with potential delays until after 2029.

Under the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), Malaysia aims for 70 percent renewable energy capacity by 2050, necessitating investments of at least RM637 billion to upgrade the grid, install renewable energy capacity, and enhance energy storage systems.

Fadillah emphasized that Doosan Enerbility, a leading plant expert in the power and water industry, has committed to assisting Malaysia in expediting the construction of power plants. The Deputy Prime Minister also visited Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power (KHNP), a subsidiary of the Korea Electric Power Corporation, which operates significant nuclear and hydroelectric plants in South Korea.

The Saeul Nuclear Power Site in Ulju County plays a crucial role in maintaining South Korea's electricity supply. It houses four Advanced Power Reactor 1400 Megawatt (APR1400) reactors, with two units already operational and two under construction. The APR1400 model, noted for its safety and economic efficiency, is also used in the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the United Arab Emirates.