Malaysia energy report

• The country targets a 31% share of renewables in the power mix in 2025 and a 45% reduction in the GHG intensity to the GDP in 2030.
• State-owned Petronas and TNB remain the dominant companies in their respective fields.
• Thermal generation represents more than 80% of the power mix, 49% of which from coal.
• A price ceiling for gasoline and diesel was set in 2021 to respond to higher crude prices.
• Gasoline and diesel are much cheaper than in ASEAN countries, while electricity prices are similar.
• Gas and oil still prevail in total energy consumption, while coal's share has increased.
• Oil's share in final energy consumption is decreasing in favour of gas and electricity, which have gained a foothold over the years.
• Despite delays linked to the COVID-19 pandemic, Malaysia expects to become a regional leader through large investments in the oil and gas sector. E&P activities are developed in deep-water offshore fields to offset the decline in local mature fields.
• Thermal power is expected to be reduced to 69% of the power mix and 7 GW of coal will be retired in 2039.

• Institutions & Energy Policy

  The Economic Planning Unit (EPU), a powerful planning body under the supervision of the Prime Minister, drafts the country's energy policy through its energy division (Energy Section). Decisions are taken by a restricted council of ministers, the "Cabinet Committee on Energy".

• Energy Companies

  Electricity:

  Three electricity companies dominate the country's 3 geographical areas: TNB (Tenaga Nasional Bhd) for the Peninsula; Sarawak Energy Bhd for Sarawak and SESB (Sabah Electricity Sdn. Bhd) for Sabah. TNB was partially privatised following a first sale of 27% of the capital in 1992 and further sales -the latest in 2019- bringing the public stake down to 27.3%.

• Energy Supply

  Resources:

  The country's gas reserves are quite large (2 217 bcm end of 2020); they represent around 35 years of production. The oil reserves are more modest (490 Mt, i.e. 15 years of production).

  The country also has coal reserves (148 Mt), which are essentially located in the states of Sarawak and Sabah.

• Energy Prices

  Electricity:

  Electricity prices for households declined by 28% in 2020 to US$5.8c/kWh. Previously, they increased on average by 2%/year between 2015 and 2019. Since 2016, electricity prices for industry increased by around 4%/year to US$9.7c/kWh in 2020.

  Electricity prices are similar to those in Vietnam or Indonesia and cheaper than in Thailand.

• Energy Consumption

  In 2020, consumption per capita was 2.7 toe. This is higher than neighbouring countries. Electricity consumption per capita has increased from 3 900 kWh per capita in 2010 to 4 600 kWh in 2020.

  Graph: CONSUMPTION TRENDS BY ENERGY SOURCE (Mtoe)

  

• Issues & Prospects

  Oil:

  Petronas started 2020 with a planned capital expenditure of US$11.5bn, which was slashed to US$8bn during the year due to the pandemic. Most of the capital cuts were made outside of Malaysia, but some domestic projects were delayed.

• GENERAL OVERVIEW
• INSTITUTIONS AND ENERGY POLICY
• ENERGY COMPANIES
• ENERGY SUPPLY
• ENERGY PRICES
• ENERGY CONSUMPTION
• ISSUES AND PROSPECTS
• DATA TABLES
• ABBREVIATIONS
• GLOSSARY

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Below is a list of the Malaysia energy market report graphs:

• GRAPH 1: CO₂-energy emissions (MtCO₂)
• GRAPH 2: Installed electric capacity by source (2020, %)
• GRAPH 3: Gross power production by source (TWh)
• GRAPH 4: Power generation by source (2020, %)
• GRAPH 5: Gasoline & diesel prices (US$/l)
• GRAPH 6: Electricity prices for industry and households (US$c/kWh)
• GRAPH 7: Consumption trends by energy source (Mtoe)
• GRAPH 8: Total consumption market share by energy (2020, %)
• GRAPH 9: Final consumption market share by sector (2020, %)

In the Malaysia energy market report you will find the following tables:

• Economic Indicators: Annual historical data including population, GDP growth, imports and exports, inflation rate, energy security and efficiency indicators, CO₂ emissions.
• Supply Indicators: Historical data including oil and gas reserves, electric and refining capacity, energy production, power production and external trade. All are detailed by energy source.
• Demand Indicators: Historical data including consumption per inhabitant, consumption trends, total consumption by energy source, final consumption by energy source and sector, and electricity consumption by sector.
• Energy Balances: Single table displaying the overall energy industry balance per annum, also graphically displayed by energy sub-segment.
• Infrastructure Projects: Covers power plant projects by energy, technology, status and operator.

The Malaysia country dashboards are complemented with country forecasts from EnerFuture (excel file) with scenario comparison.

Data included in the excelsheet:

• Demand: Primary energy consumption, final energy consumption, by fuel, by sector.
• Power: Electricity generation & capacities, by technology.
• CO₂: Total CO₂ emissions.
• Macro-economy: Main macro-economic assumptions.
• Key indicators: Energy intensity, share of renewables, CO₂ emissions per capita and per unit of GDP.