Sarawak Drives Green Hydrogen Industry, Strengthening Position As Clean Energy Hub
KUCHING: Sarawak continues to take strides in strengthening the development of the green hydrogen economy through the implementation of the Sarawak Energy Transition Policy and the Sarawak Hydrogen Economy Roadmap, in an effort to transform the state into a regional clean energy hub.
Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni said the development of the hydrogen industry in the state is being implemented comprehensively and in phases, involving the entire value chain from production to domestic use and future export potential.
According to him, Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS), in collaboration with China Jiangsu International Economic and Technical Cooperation Group Ltd, is currently developing the Kuching Low Carbon Gas Hub, which will become a vital component in the development of the low-carbon energy industry, including hydrogen and its derivative products.
He noted that the development of the low-carbon methanol project by Sarawak Petchem also demonstrates Sarawak's readiness to build a sustainable and internationally competitive hydrogen ecosystem.
“These integrated efforts simultaneously boost global confidence in Sarawak's ability to secure long-term off-take agreements for the hydrogen products produced,” he said.
He said this while responding to a query from Batu Lintang Assemblyman See Chee How during the 19th Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting on Tuesday.
At the same time, he mentioned that the state government is also strengthening domestic demand through the implementation of catalyst projects such as the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS), which will utilise the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) and hydrogen-powered feeder buses.
He stated that the use of hydrogen for these projects is expected to increase gradually, starting at one tonne per day by the first quarter of 2027, before rising to two tonnes per day in 2029 and five tonnes per day in 2032.
Beyond the transport sector, he added that green hydrogen holds great potential for electricity and heat generation, as well as the production of high-value downstream products such as green ammonia, methanol, and synthetic fuels.
He further explained that the use of green hydrogen can also assist in industrial decarbonisation efforts, including the metal processing and glass manufacturing sectors, in line with Sarawak's low-carbon economic development agenda. — UKASnews
