The Current Electricity and Gas Supply Situation in Peninsular Malaysia Following the Gas Pipeline Explosion in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya

The Current Electricity and Gas Supply Situation in Peninsular Malaysia Following the Gas Pipeline Explosion in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya

Putrajaya, 7 April 2025 – The Energy Commission of Malaysia (Suruhanjaya Tenaga – ST), in reference to the gas pipeline explosion incident in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, Selangor on 1 April 2025, would like to express our deepest sympathy to the victims involved in this incident, especially to those who were temporarily relocated to evacuation centres.

The management of ST, in collaboration with key operational stakeholders in the gas and electricity supply sectors, including the Grid System Operator, Single Buyer, Gas Malaysia Berhad, Independent Power Producers, PETRONAS, and TNB Fuel Sdn. Bhd., are actively monitoring the status of electricity and gas supply across Peninsular Malaysia. Efforts are focused on assessing the impact of the gas supply disruption, mitigation measures and interim plans, considering various scenarios until the situation is fully resolved.

Gas Supply Situation

Gas supply in Peninsular Malaysia is currently disrupted in several areas within the central zone, including Shah Alam, Klang, Serdang, Puchong, Batu Tiga and Kapar as well as in some areas in the northern zone. Affected consumers have begun receiving disruption notices from their respective suppliers, with the restrictions set to last until 20 April 2025.

Gas supply is currently available in limited capacity, with priority given to critical services such as hospitals and electricity generation as well as for gas pipeline pressure stabilisation.

Electricity Supply Situation

The incident has also resulted in a disruption of gas supply to four (4) major power stations in the Klang Valley, namely the Connaught Bridge Power Station, the Pulau Indah Power Station, the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz (KEV) Power Station and the Putrajaya Power Station. However, the electricity supply in Peninsular Malaysia remains stable, with several mitigation measures already implemented and planned, including:

(i) the optimization of operations at existing power stations, including coal-based generation;
(ii) maintaining standby operational readiness of affected power stations utilizing distillate fuel and MFO; and
(iii) enhanced monitoring of demand and power dispatch planning, covering various risk scenarios.

Interim mitigation measures are also being continuously reviewed. Additionally, ST will be organising engagement sessions with affected consumers in the near future.

This gas pipeline explosion is an isolated incident in Peninsular Malaysia. ST urges all parties involved to maintain continuous cooperation and encourages all consumers to consistently prioritize safety while ensuring the efficient use of energy to collectively mitigate the impact and promote the well-being of the community as a whole.