Potential CO2 reduction by fuel substitution to generate electricity in Malaysia

• Main Authors: Masjuki, Haji Hassan, Mahlia, T.M.I., Choudhury, I.A., Saidur, Rahman
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier 2002
• Subjects: TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General); TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/6917/; http://ac.els-cdn.com/S0196890401000747/1-s2.0-S0196890401000747-main.pdf?_tid=fed28236-4024-11e2-9d1d-00000aacb35e&acdnat=1354854021_c62b75544af0bf535ea965afcf126d5e

Because of changing fossil fuel prices, sources and environmental consciousness, Malaysian utilities have been forced to change the type of energy sources to generate electricity. This new policy of electricity generation companies will change fuel use gradually from 70 gas, 15 coal, 10 hydro and 5...