Shah alam: Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) and Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS), through their subsidiaries TNB Engineering Corporation Sdn Bhd (TNEC) and PKNS FM Integrated Sdn Bhd (PFMI), have recently formalized a strategic collaboration to develop and operate a District Cooling System in Section 14, Shah Alam, Selangor.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the collaboration merges TNB's engineering expertise and energy infrastructure capabilities through TNEC with PKNS' asset ownership and urban development portfolio. This positions the project as a key enabler of sustainable and energy-efficient urban rejuvenation in Selangor.
The project involves supplying chilled water from a centralized cooling plant to buildings owned or managed by PKNS and its affiliates, as well as to tenants and lessees within the designated development area. Key locations include Plaza Perangsang, Plaza Alam Sentral, SA Sentral, SACC Mall, PKNS Headquarters, and Kompleks PKNS Shah Alam.
The initiative is designed to support future developments within the precinct, including SA Sentral, a transformative landmark project aimed at positioning Shah Alam as a leading business hub in Selangor.
The formalization documents of the strategic collaboration were signed by TNEC managing director Ahmad Nizam Hassan and PFMI chief executive officer Shamshul Bahari Ahmad. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Selangor state executive councillor for infrastructure and agriculture Datuk Izham Hashim, TNEC chairman Mahathir Nor Ismail, and PKNS group CEO Datuk Mahmud Abbas.
TNB president/CEO Datuk Megat Jalaluddin Megat Hassan emphasized the collaboration as a reflection of TNB's ongoing commitment to delivering innovative energy solutions that support sustainable urban growth. He highlighted the partnership's role in driving greater energy efficiency, reducing carbon footprint, and contributing to the creation of smarter, future-ready cities.
Mahmud Abbas also highlighted the synergy between TNB and PKNS in supporting sustainable urban development. He noted that the District Cooling System initiative aligns with the Selangor government's emphasis on sustainable, efficient, and future-ready infrastructure solutions for high-density urban areas, while reinforcing PKNS' strategy to enhance asset value through environmentally responsible technologies.
Through TNEC, TNB brings its extensive engineering expertise and experience in large-scale energy solutions to support the development of reliable, efficient, and resilient cooling infrastructure. The collaboration underscores TNB's commitment to advancing sustainable urban development and supporting Selangor's transition towards greener, low-carbon cities.