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The BPC operates three power stations: Berakas 1 and 2, Jerudong, and Gadong 3 power stations. These power stations use gas thermal power plants whose total generation capacity
The BPC operates three power stations: Berakas 1 and 2, Jerudong, and Gadong 3 power stations. These power stations use gas thermal power plants whose total generation capacity is about 280 MW. The DES and BPC power systems are synchronised with a 66kV transmission line. Brunei does not currently import or export electrical power.
The other power system is that of the Berakas Power Company (BPC) that covers Brunei Muara district, including Bandar Seri Begawan (BSB), which is a load centre. The BPC power system comprises three power stations and transmission lines at 66 kV. The BPC operates three power stations: Berakas 1 and 2, Jerudong, and Gadong 3 power stations.
Power lines along the Kuala Belait Highway in 2023. The electricity sector in Brunei ranges from generation, transmission, distribution and sales of electricity in Brunei. Electricity sector in Brunei is regulated by the Department of Electrical Services (DES; Malay: Jabatan Perkhidmatan Elektrik) under the Ministry of Energy.
There are two power systems in Brunei Darussalam. The Department of Electrical Services (DES) power system covers the whole country, supervises Temburong district, and comprises four power stations and transmission lines at 275 kV, 132 kV, and 66 kV. However, the current maximum operating voltage is 66 kV.
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