PETALING JAYA: The Energy Commission is actively working to restore gas supply and ensure distribution of resources in the surrounding areas affected by the pipeline blast in Putra Heights.
It said the Serdang City Gate metering station has resumed operations, which enabled the Putrajaya Power Station to provide gas supply to customers in the Kajang, Bangi, Serdang and Putrajaya areas.
“The Commission urge all parties involved to maintain close cooperation, while consumers are encouraged to continue using electricity and gas efficiently,” the commission told The Star yesterday.
“Collective efforts remain essential in mitigating the impact on the overall energy supply system.
“We remain committed to ensuring a reliable energy supply and will continue monitoring the situation closely.”
The Serdang City Gate station is a key gas supply station in the Klang Valley region that plays a crucial role in the distribution of natural gas.
Supply to the Klang Valley area has been disrupted by the gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights on April 1.
The commission also clarified that residential premises are excluded from any gas curtailment measures and would not be affected.
“Gas power stations that do not have sufficient gas supply are equipped with standby alternate fuel to continue operations, if required,” it said.
It also revealed that all power stations in the southern region are currently operating, and electricity supply remains sufficient.
“As per the public statement from Gas Malaysia Distribution, with the reopening of Serdang City Gate station, the number of affected customers has reduced from an initial total of 299 to 275,” said the Commission.
On the Kapar Power Station, the Commission said the station has been partially able to operate.
It said an engagement session was held with customers on April 9 to provide updates on the current situation, discuss mitigation actions and address any concerns they have.
On April 1, power stations and some 8,000 residential and commercial premises including 300 factories were affected by the gas supply disruption following the Putra Heights fire.
Selangor Infrastructure and Agriculture committee chairman Datuk Izham Hashim said 330 million cubic feet of gas are needed daily for the affected areas.
He said the four affected power stations are the Connaught Bridge Power Station, Pulau Indah Power Station, Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Power Station and the Putrajaya Power Station.
