A comprehensive initiative to transform the Temburong district into a sustainable eco-town by integrating renewable energy, green building technologies, and smart infrastructure while preserving its 75% forest cover.
Description of Town
Type of Town:
☐ Urban (Central Business District)
☐ Urban (Mainly consists of commercial area)
☐ Urban (Mainly consists of residential area)
☒ Village (village)
☐ Village (island)
☒ Others
Coverage rate of population with access to tap water: Approximately 95–100% (district-level access supported by national utilities)
Coverage rate of population with access to gas: Low; development strategy promotes electrification and renewable energy
Power plant capacity: Small-scale distributed renewable energy systems (planned)
Specific power plant type: Solar photovoltaic generation and hybrid renewable systems
Number of public transportation vehicles per 10,000 population:
Limited public transport; eco-mobility systems are under development.
Popularization rate of telephone, including mobile telephone Over 100 sets per 100 persons
Per capita area of paved roads Moderate rural road infrastructure
Per capita area of public green space Very high; Temburong is largely covered by rainforest and protected natural areas.
Climate conditions: Tropical, humid, rainy, and warm climate
Expected Future Development
Expected demographic changes: Moderate population growth supported by eco-tourism, green industries, and sustainable residential development.
Expected industrial/economic changes: Growth in eco-tourism, green technology services, renewable energy, and environmental conservation industries.
Other expected development: Expansion of renewable energy infrastructure, smart utilities, sustainable transport systems, and eco-friendly community facilities.
Town Policy, Vision or Objective
What is the policy, vision, or objective of the town?
The project aims to develop Temburong as a national demonstration low-carbon eco-town aligned with Brunei Vision 2035. The initiative focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing environmental sustainability, supporting green economic diversification, and improving quality of life.
Brief outline of the low carbon town development plan:
The Temburong Eco Town integrates renewable energy deployment, eco-friendly infrastructure development, sustainable mobility, smart utility systems, and biodiversity conservation. The development emphasizes low-impact urban design and promotes sustainable tourism while protecting the district’s natural rainforest ecosystems.
Current stage of development of the town:
☐ Planning stage
☒ Construction stage
☐ Already existing
Start date of the project:
Completion date of the project: 2035
Low Carbon Measures
Does your low carbon town or development plan have CO2 emission reduction target?:
☒ Yes
☐ No
Key low carbon measures employed or to be employed
Urban functions
☒ Compact city design
☒ Heat island phenomenon countermeasures
☐ Efficient road arrangement plan
☐ Well-developed public transportation
☐ Car Sharing
☐ Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
☒ Plan for highly efficient infrastructure
☐ Other
Industry sector
☐ Factory energy management system
☐ Other
Transport sector
☐ Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
☐ Light Rail Transit (LRT)
☐ Intra-city community bicycle
☒ Electric vehicle
☐ Electric busses
☒ LED street lighting
☐ Other
Residential sector
☐ Fuel cells
☒ Low or zero emission houses
☐ Eco-friendly home appliances
☒ PV panel
☐ Solar heated water supply facilities
☐ Heat-pump hot water supply with natural refrigerant
☒ Use of natural light
☐ Low emission glass
☐ Home Energy Management System (HEMS)
☐ Thermal storage air conditioning system
☐ Other
Commercial sector
☐ Low or zero emission building
☒ High insulation/highly airtight materials
☐ Sun shading system
☐ High performance facade
☐ Low emission glass
☐ Double skin facade
☐ Roof greening
☐ Highly efficient air conditioning facilities
☒ LED/Inverter lighting
☐ Use of natural light
☒ Building Energy Management System (BEMS)
☐ Thermal storage air conditioning system
☐ Other
Other demand side measures:
Renewable energy
☒ PV power generation
☐ Solar thermal utilization
☐ Biomass power generation
☐ Wind power generation
☐ Geo-thermal power generation
☐ Micro-hydroelectric power generation
☐ Others
Untapped energy
☐ Use of sea/river water
☐ Use of waste heat such as waste incineration plants
☐ Use of waste heat such as sewage treatment plants
☐ Use of waste heat from factories
☐ Others
Other supply side measures:
Demand and supply side measures
☒ Advanced metering systems
☒ Smart grid system
☐ Electric condenser system
☒ Area Energy Management System
☐ Others
Estimated cost savings in implementing low-carbon measures: Break down by Activity/Sector, potential source, estimated savings – e.g.:
Renewable energy and energy-efficient building systems are expected to reduce long-term operational costs for households, tourism facilities, and public infrastructure while improving environmental sustainability.
Estimated energy consumption before completion of the project:
Baseline energy demand reflects conventional energy use in rural district development.
Estimated energy consumption after completion of the project:
Energy consumption and emissions are expected to decline through renewable energy adoption, efficient infrastructure, and low-carbon mobility solutions.
Project Management
What central/local government departments are/will be involved in development of the project?
• Ministry of Finance and Economy — strategic planning and development oversight
• Energy Department — renewable energy policy and infrastructure
• Temburong District Office — local implementation and coordination
What private company, non-governmental organizations are/will be involved in development of the project?
• Renewable energy developers and infrastructure contractors — implementation stage
• Eco-tourism operators and environmental organizations — development and stakeholder engagement
How is/will be the development of the town funded?
The project is primarily funded through national government investment, public development programs, and potential private sector participation through public-private partnership arrangements.
Other relevant information, if any:
The project supports Brunei’s national green development strategy and promotes sustainable tourism while preserving biodiversity and natural rainforest ecosystems.