Manjung power station

The Manjung power station is a 2,100 megawatt (MW), three-unit coal-fired power station in Perak, Malaysia. Two more coal-burning units are planned at the station.

Location
The undated satellite photo below shows the plant, which is located in the district of Seri Manjung.

Background on Plant
The Environmental Defense Fund reports that the plant comprises 3 x 700-MW units and "has a seawater scrubbing process for flue gas desulphurization".

Description of Expansion
Construction has begun on Unit 4, scheduled for operation in 2015, and a contract was signed in 2013 for construction of Unit 5 to begin in 2014 and completed by 2017.

Project Details for Manjung power station Expansion

 * Sponsor: TNB Janamanjung Sdn Bhd
 * Location: Telok Rubiah beach, Manjung, Perak
 * Coordinates: 4.1586, 100.6423 (exact)
 * Status:
 * Unit 4: Construction
 * Unit 5: Planning
 * Gross Capacity:
 * Unit 4: 1080 MW
 * Unit 5: 1000 MW
 * Type:  Ultra-supercritical
 * Projected in service:
 * Unit 4: 2015
 * Unit 5: 2017
 * Coal Type: Bituminous and subbituminous
 * Coal Source:
 * Source of financing:

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