Geothermal Resources Sdn Bhd: Renewable Energy Prospects
GRSB, based in UKM, conducts geothermal feasibility studies and operates a research centre in Kg Ulu Slim, Perak. Our mission is to develop geothermal prospects for clean, green energy production in Malaysia.
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About GRSB
Our Origins
Started as a PEMULA initiative under UKM Center of Innovation and Transfer of Technology in October 2022.
Our Expertise
  1. We have a Geothermal Lab complete with Equipped with a complete application suite for geologists to understand geothermal data to estimate reservoirs for clean energy production.
  1. Teams for 3G (Geology, Geochmistry, Geophysics) for Geothermal Frefeasibility Study
  1. Training partnership
  1. Geothermal exploration and integrated project management for development of Geothermal prospects.
Leadership
Prof. Madya Ts. Dr. Mohd Hariri Bin Arifin
Deputy Dean (Industry & Community Partnerships), Faculty of Science and Technology, UKM
President
Geological Society of Malaysia (2023/2024)
Publications
https://scholar.google.com.my/citations?user=LrFZ-jYAAAAJ&hl=en
Author
  1. "HOT SPRINGS IN WEST MALAYSIA" A Guide to their wonderful charm
  1. Geothermal Prospects of Malaysia’s Hot Springs (UKM Press)
Our Vision and Mission
One-Stop Geothermal Resource Centre
Develop Geothermal Power Plants
Provide Direct and Indirect Geothermal Benefits
GRSB aims to explore, research, and develop geothermal sites, becoming a one-stop platform and resource centre for green energy production and sustainable development goals, benefiting communities and the nation.
Top Geothermal Locations in Malaysia
Geothermal Development Framework for Malaysia

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1. Identify and Conduct Pre-feasibility Study
Target top 10 out of 100+ hot springs in Malaysia for geothermal energy prospects.

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2. Geological Data Acquisition and Interpretation
Focus on key sites across Malaysia, including Lojing, Baling, Sungai Klah, and more.

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3. Begin Geothermal Exploration
Involve local expertise, geological multi-imaging applications, and community participation.

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4. Assess Viability of Green Energy Production
Analyse geothermal well trajectory, business case, and engineering requirements.
GRSB Platform and Partnerships
Research and Publications
Lets explore top 5 sites, publish books and journals on geothermal energy.
UKM Geothermal Lab
Come learn at UKM with a geothermal lab and geothermal demonstrator at Kg Ulu Slim Hot Spring, Perak.
Strategic Partnerships
Collaborate with government agencies, universities, and industry leaders in geothermal research and development.
Geothermal Prospect Roadmap

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2023/24: Ulu Slim, Perak
Prefeasibility study, Geothermal Energy Center, and R&D

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2025: Lojing, Kelantan
300-3MW Geothermal Power Plant demonstrator

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2025: Multiple Sites
Geothermal exploration in Central Peninsula, Sarawak, and Sabah

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2026: Ulu Slim, Perak
10-30MW First Grid Connected Geothermal Power Plant