KUCHING: Sarawak Energy is commencing its seasonal controlled release from the reservoir upstream of the Bakun Hydroelectric Plant (HEP) from Dec 3.
In a statement from the group yesterday (Nov 30), the 2,400MW Bakun HEP will release the water for five weeks, until water level in the reservoir normalises.
“This controlled procedure is conducted on a seasonal basis after consulting local councils and stakeholders, with the communities notified at least two days ahead of the scheduled release.
“Over this period, the release volume is kept as low as possible, balancing both the upstream reservoir and downstream river levels to minimise the impact to the downstream regions,” it said.
It noted controlled release from reservoirs is a standard practice for hydropower operators worldwide and has been undertaken by the operator of Bakun since it was commissioned in 2010.
