Saturday, 2 Mar 2019, Bandar Seri Begawan – The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Brunei Local Network has recently organized a technical visit to Bukit Panggal Power Station.

The objectives of the visit are to observe the operation of the power station and to understand further how this power station generates electricity to the public especially to the Tutong District. A total of 14 IET Members and 3 non-IET members joined the technical visit.

Upon arrival, the group was welcomed by the Head of Bukit Panggal Power Section, Muhd Syafiq bin Haji Badar. The group was first given safety briefing by the power station’s Head of Health, Safety and Environment Unit, followed by a technical presentation, which touched on various topics including the overview and facilities of the power station as well as the operational activities and management of the Bukit Panggal Power Station.

Subsequently the group was brought on a tour around the entire plant including viewing the water treatment bay, chemist room, gas turbine area, heat recovery steam generator (HRSG), steam generator, air cooler condenser, control room and switchyard.