TMUC applies innovation in the integration of utility services, by pooling resources over several systems to eliminate duplication of services. For instance, the seawater used for cooling the condenser is channelled to the desalination plant. The high temperature seawater discharge allows a greater production capacity in the desalination process and also reduces the need for additional pumping capacity in the desalination plant. This increases system efficiency and reduces energy wastage.

By housing various utility facilities within one complex, we are able to leverage on the centralised operations and optimisation of resources to achieve high efficiencies.

All equipment and systems within TMUC are configured to optimise efficiency. For example, a back pressure turbine is used to reduce steam pressure and generate electricity at the same time. Such a configuration helps the TMUC to achieve a total system efficiency of 70%.

The integrated and optimised systems ensure that energy wastage is minimised.

TMUC is designed to be self-sufficient. Half of the electricity generated by the BMCC Cogeneration Plant will be used internally to support major systems such as the desalination plant and the waste water treatment facility, thus conserving fuel. TMUC also produces its own water for steam, process water and cooling water.

The Circulating Fluidised Bed (CFB) technology that will be employed at the BMCC cogeneration plant allows coal and other solid fuels to be burned efficiently at low combustion temperature. The CFB Boiler contains a fluidised bed that suspends solid fuels on upward-blowing jets of air during the combustion process. This produces a turbulent mix of solids and gas, thus resulting in lower pollutant emissions.

Ash that is left over from the combustion process will be converted into useful construction products such as aggregates and bricks.