Malaysia shifts to gas power as electricity demand surges
Malaysia taps offshore gas to meet record power demand from heatwaves and data centers. Gas-fired output rose 50.5% in April as coal-fired generation declined.
Xurve View
Insights:
Xurve View
Malaysia increased gas-fired power generation 50.5% in April to reach a record 5.54 terawatt-hours. The surge met an 11.5% rise in electricity demand driven by heatwaves and expanding data center infrastructure. This pivot away from coal highlights Malaysia's use of domestic Natural Gas to insulate its economy from global energy volatility.
