Bandar Seri Begawan,October 23 (AseanAll) — Brunei Hengyi Industries Sdn. Bhd. (Hengyi Industries) has unveiled its “Project Sustainable Integration of Natural and Renewable Energy”, also known as Project SINAR, a significant solar energy initiative with the aim of providing renewable energy for its Petrochemical Refinery and contributing to Brunei Darussalam’s Renewable Energy Goals.
The project is set to install Solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels at Pulau Muara Besar (PMB) in stages, starting with Stage 1.
Present as the Guests of Honour at the launching ceremony were Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Retired) Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Halbi bin Haji Yussof, Brunei Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Defence II and Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Dr. Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew Bin Abdullah, Brunei Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Minister of Finance and Economy II.
The event began with a safety briefing and the recital of Surah Al-Fatihah, followed by opening remarks from Mr. Qiu Jianlin, Chairman of Zhejiang Hengyi Group Co. Ltd and Hengyi Industries. After the speech, Project SINAR was officially launched, which was accompanied by a video presentation that provided an in-depth look at the project and its goals.
In conjunction with the launch, Hengyi Industries also distributed its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report 2023 to guests and members of the media. The report highlighted the company’s key achievements in environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and corporate governance throughout the year. The event then concluded with a group photo session.
Project SINAR underscores Hengyi Industries’ commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. In the first stage, also known as the pilot project, Hengyi Industries will install Solar PV panels on building rooftops, car shed rooftops, and open spaces in PMB, covering a total area of 36 hectares.
Preliminary analysis has shown that PMB is highly suitable for harnessing solar power due to the abundant annual solar irradiance received, earning it a grade A rating for Solar Energy Resources Richness. With these favourable conditions, Stage 1 is projected to generate up to 48 megawatts peak (MWp) upon completion.
As an integral part of Hengyi Industries’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative to adopt and invest in renewable energy, Project SINAR aligns with Brunei Darussalam’s strategic goal to increase more renewable energy in the power mix. During the 2023 Legislative Council Meeting, The Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Defence II, Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, highlighted the nation’s goal to achieve 30% share renewables in installed capacity. The Sultanate also targets achieving at least 200 MWp of solar energy capacity by 2025.
This project also supports the Brunei Climate Change Secretariat’s strategies to increase renewable energy adoption and reduce carbon emissions. The solar energy generated through Project SINAR will not only support the energy needs of Hengyi Industries’ Petrochemical Refinery but also contribute to Brunei's national power grid when required, enhancing energy sustainability across the nation.
Stage 1 of Project SINAR is targeted to be fully completed at the end of April 2025. Looking ahead, Hengyi Industries plans to further expand the project in two additional stages in the future, covering areas such as the coastline and shallow sea areas around PMB. In total, the full project is expected to be able to generate up to 476 MWp. This will maximise solar energy generation and further reinforce the company's commitment to fostering a greener and more sustainable future for Brunei Darussalam.
