Energy Minister Briefed On Power In Temburong

Temburong - Some 16 power disruptions were reported in the Temburong District from the month' of January until September this year.

The most common causes of the power failure were cable leakages and faulty cable connections. This was highlighted yesterday in a briefing session for the Minister of Energy, Pehin Dato Seri Setia Hj Awang Yahya, RTB reported yesterday.

The Minister was on a working visit to the Electrical Services Department branch in the Temburong District. Pehin Hj Yahya was also briefed on actions taken to overcome the frequent power disruptions. Of the total power usage, 86.74 per cent is currently being used by domestic consumers, 5.09 per cent by government agencies and 8.17 per cent by commercial buildings.

During the visit, the Minister also toured and inspected the Kampong,Belingos power station. There he took a closer look at the diesel engine powered turbines. The station's out power capacity is 12 megawatts. The turbines are powered by diesel fuel sent via oil tankers twice weekly.

The Minister's next stop was the old Belayang power station and electrical station near the Royal Brunei Armed Forces camp in Bangar town.

The site of the new Electrical Services Department in the Temburong District in Mukim Batu Apoi was also visited by the Minister. The building is scheduled to be completed next year.

The Minister wrapped up the tour with visits to the Labu control posts and Kampong Selapon. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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