Sinohydro, TNB settle arbitration dispute over power plant project through consent judgment
The commercial dispute over the Connaught Bridge power plant project in Klang has now been closed after Sinohydro Corporation Ltd and Tenaga Nasional Bhd reached an amicable settlement. The settlement was finalized through a consent judgment recorded at the Court of Appeal in Putrajaya on 23 April, ending all outstanding arbitration issues between the parties.
Highlights
- Sinohydro announced on Monday a full and final settlement of its arbitration dispute with Tenaga Nasional Bhd over the Connaught Bridge power plant project.
- Sinohydro and TNB reached a consent judgment without admitting liability, ending all previous related arbitration issues.
- The settlement does not affect TNB’s rights, position or future dealings, and any future engagement will be assessed in accordance with TNB’s internal policies.
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Settlement details and the parties’ positions
The Edge Malaysia reported that Sinohydro said in a statement on Monday that the settlement finalized earlier arbitration proceedings related to the Connaught Bridge power plant project in Klang, Selangor.The company said the consent judgment provides a full and final resolution of all outstanding arbitration matters between Sinohydro Corporation Ltd, its local subsidiary Sinohydro Corporation (M) Sdn Bhd, and Tenaga Nasional Bhd.
According to the statement, both parties confirmed that the consent judgment was reached on mutually agreed terms, without either party admitting liability. Sinohydro said the move reflects a shared commitment to resolving commercial differences constructively.
Implications for TNB and future dealings
According to the PowerChina subsidiary, TNB also confirmed that the settlement closes the dispute. The statement marks the end of the issues that had previously been subject to arbitration between the parties.Sinohydro added that the settlement does not affect TNB’s rights, position or future dealings. Any further engagement will continue to be assessed in accordance with TNB’s internal policies and commercial considerations.
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