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Mestron Secures 21-Year Enhanced Tariff for Gua Musang Biogas Expansion

Mestron will expand its Gua Musang biogas plant after securing higher long-term tariffs and approval to raise its electricity-export capacity.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Kuala Lumpur, 30 October 2026 – Mestron Holdings Berhad has secured regulatory approval to expand its biogas power facility in Gua Musang, Kelantan, giving the listed steel-pole manufacturer a larger renewable-energy asset and a higher tariff framework extending for 21 years from its scheduled commencement in August 2029.

The Feed-in Approval granted by the Sustainable Energy Development Authority Malaysia applies to Liziz Biogas Sdn Bhd, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Mestron. Approved net electricity export capacity will rise by 18% to 2.36 megawatts from 2.00MW, while installed capacity will increase by 13% to 3.12MW from 2.76MW.

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Capital discipline is therefore central. Investors will want the group to disclose the upgrade budget, expected funding mix and return thresholds as work progresses. Transparent commissioning milestones would make it easier to separate the value of a secured tariff from the execution still required to earn it.

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