Tnb strengthens regional presence through power and water sector collaboration in gulf corporation

In conjunction with the 46th ASEAN-GCC Summit 2025, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), through its wholly owned subsidiary TNB Repair and Maintenance Sdn. Bhd. (TNB REMACO) has announced a landmark joint venture to further strengthen its presence in the Gulf region.

During the summit, TNB REMACO formalised a new strategic Joint Venture (JV) Partnership with Al-Dhow Engineering General Trading & Contracting Co. W.L.L. of Kuwait, marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU outlines collaboration in the power and water distillation sector within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region for two

(2) years, which includes Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

A document-exchange ceremony was held in Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on 26 May 2025, witnessed by His Highness Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Crown Prince of Kuwait, and YAB Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia.

Representing the parties were Ts. Abidin bin Sarjo, Managing Director of TNB REMACO, and Joe Georges Chidiac, Chief Executive Officer of Al-Dhow Engineering. This strategic partnership marks a deepening of economic relations between Malaysia and Kuwait, reflecting Malaysia's growing influence in the Middle East, particularly in critical sectors such as energy and power infrastructure.

As a leader in Malaysia's energy transition, TNB continues to deliver high-quality, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions to meet the growing global demand. Through its generation arm, TNB Power Generation Sdn. Bhd. (TNB Genco), offers comprehensive, long-term solutions tailored to meet the needs of any country. Its end-to-end capabilities span the entire project lifecycle from power plant development, operations, and maintenance, enabling it to deliver sustainable and future-ready energy infrastructure on a global scale.

Released in Kuala Lumpur on 27 MAY 2025 at 3:00 pm

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Tenaga Nasional Berhad (https://www.tnb.com.my) is a leading Malaysian utility company in Asia with an international presence in the United Kingdom (UK), Ireland, Australia, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Pakistan, and Cambodia. Within the renewable energy space, TNB has a total gross portfolio of 3.3GW in Peninsular Malaysia (including 2.5GW of large hydro) and 1.2GW across the UK, Ireland, Australia, and Turkiye comprising mainly solar, wind, and hydro energy generation assets. In addition to being the nation's primary electricity generation enterprise, TNB also transmits and distributes all the electricity in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and the Federal Territory of Labuan. As of 31 March 2025, TNB supplies electricity to over 11 million customers.

TNB Power Generation Sdn Bhd, also known as TNB Genco (https://www.tnbgenco.com.my) was incorporated as a wholly owned subsidiary of TNB on 1st August 2019. It commenced operation on 1st October 2020 to spearhead TNB's power generation role to provide secure, stable, reliable, and sustainable power. In this respect, TNB Genco contributes to the longterm energy needs of the country with end-to-end capabilities ranging from plant development, operation, and maintenance to end-of-life management.

TNB REMACO (TNB Repair and Maintenance Sdn. Bhd.) was established in 1995 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of TNB Power Generation. Specializing in operations and maintenance (O&M), overhaul, and repair and maintenance (R&M) for the energy sector, TNB REMACO focuses on power plants, including gas, steam, and hydro turbines, boilers, generators, and more. The company's technical expertise covers products from the world's leading power plant and ancillary equipment manufacturers. TNB REMACO provides comprehensive solutions for installations and equipment of all sizes, from small systems to large-scale facilities, both in Malaysia and abroad. The company has also expanded internationally, establishing a presence in markets such as Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Kuwait.

Prime Minister of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (extreme right) and the Crown Prince of Kuwait, His Highness Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah (extreme left), witness the exchange of documents between Managing Director of TNB REMACO Ts. Abidin bin Sarjo (second from right) and Al-Dhow Engineering CEO, Joe Georges Chidiac (second from left), marking the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for strategic collaboration in the power and water sectors within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.