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Malaysia's Energy Minister confirmed that the 2,000-MW offshore wind project connecting Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore aims to finish its first phase by 2034. The first phase will provide 700 MW for Malaysia's domestic use and export 1,300 MW to Singapore. The second phase will extend transmission lines from Vietnam to Peninsular Malaysia through Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand, but will be considered after evaluating energy needs and economic feasibility. The project reflects regional cooperation to expand renewable energy, strengthen cross-border electricity trade, and support Southeast Asia's growing power demand.
The 2,000-megawatt offshore wind energy project connecting Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore is expected to complete its first phase by 2034, Malaysia's Energy Minister, Fadillah Yusof, said during a parliamentary session. Of the total capacity, 700 MW will be allocated for Malaysia's domestic consumption, while 1,300 MW will be exported to Singapore to support the city-state's growing electricity needs. Advertisement
Fadillah explained that the project's second phase will focus on extending transmission lines northward from Vietnam to Peninsular Malaysia, passing through Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand. He noted that this phase will only move forward after a full assessment of energy requirements and economic feasibility following the first phase.
The project is part of broader regional efforts to increase renewable energy capacity and promote cross-border electricity trade in Southeast Asia. It builds on previous initiatives in offshore wind development in the region, which emphasized structured planning to meet both domestic energy demand and export commitments. Experts see this project as a step toward strengthening regional energy collaboration while supporting sustainable growth and energy transition in the three countries.
Source Reuters
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