Department of Electrical Services (Brunei)


The Department of Electrical Services is an electric utility company in Brunei responsible for the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity to end users.
WWW des.gov.bn

History

DES was originally established as Electrical Office in 1921. In 1953, its name was changed to the Department of Electrical Services.

Organisation chart

http://www.des.gov.bn/SitePages/Organisation%20Structure.aspx

Power stations

DES provides over 58% of the nation's electricity, mostly to residential areas, through the operation of four natural gas power plants and one diesel power plant. Together, DES and the Berakas Power Company supply 889 MW of electrical power, of which DES provides 609 MW and BPC provides 280 MW. Serving key locations such government buildings and medical facilities, BPC provides 42% of the electricity and runs three significant natural gas stations. General Electric turbine models are used by both DES and BPC; DES uses frame 5 and frame 6B turbines.