Malaysia-Vietnam 2GW Offshore Wind Project Plans Regional Energy Link by 2034

Malaysia is spearheading a 2,000-megawatt offshore wind energy project linking Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore, with the first phase expected to be completed by 2034. Of the total capacity, 700 MW will be allocated for Malaysia's domestic use, while 1,300 MW will be exported to Singapore through national transmission lines, enhancing regional green energy collaboration. The project is being implemented in two phases, with the first focusing on constructing the offshore wind farm and undersea cable between Vietnam and the Malaysian Peninsula, and the second phase potentially extending transmission lines through Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand based on energy demand and economic assessment. Malaysia is also upgrading its national grid to support this energy influx, with reinforcements planned along a corridor from Kelantan to Johor, scheduled for completion by 2030. The initiative aligns with the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation and is part of Malaysia's broader efforts to integrate into the ASEAN Power Grid and expand cross-border renewable energy trade. This project could play a key role in meeting Singapore's target to import up to 4 GW of low-carbon electricity by 2035.