KUALA LUMPUR: Sarawak is surging ahead of the rest of the country in its clean energy programme.
The latest move saw Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari), a clean energy solutions provider, signing two agreements with Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) and SEDC Energy Sdn Bhd (SEDC Energy) respectively to explore potential opportunities to collaborate in developing and deploying clean energy solutions in the state.
The signing ceremony took place during the Energy Asia conference here recently, which gathers energy professionals, industry leaders, and policymakers, aiming to advance Asia’s net-zero ambitions through actionable solutions for a just and responsible energy transition.
The focus will be on diversifying and enhancing Sarawak’s energy mix and enabling a more sustainable and renewable energy supply.
Gentari chief executive officer Sushil Purohit said the collaboration with SEDC Energy will focus on the production of green hydrogen by optimising the state’s abundant renewable resources.
“We are proud to collaborate with SEB and SEDC Energy to pursue the deployment of clean energy solutions in Sarawak and actively drive the state’s energy transition and decarbonisation efforts.
“By leveraging our expertise to enable end-to-end solutions, we aim to help foster a greener and more energy resilient future for the state, besides positioning Sarawak as a regional leader in clean energy, with a focus on the green hydrogen sector,” he said in a statement.
SEB Group chief executive officer Datuk Sharbini Suhaili said the collaboration reflects his firm’s commitment to drive Sarawak’s energy transition and decarbonisation initiatives, while reinforcing its position as a regional leader in the renewable energy sector.
“This partnership is a significant step towards realising our vision of achieving sustainable growth and prosperity for our communities in Sarawak, all while safeguarding the environment.
“By harnessing each other’s expertise to apply integrated solutions, our objective is clear on contributing to a greener and more resilient energy future for the state,” he said.
Additionally, SEDC Energy chief executive officer Robert Hardin said the company will be focusing on the clean hydrogen sector which aims to position Sarawak as a regional frontrunner in clean energy.
“To ensure the full success of the strategic collaboration, Gentari will work closely with the Sarawak government and other stakeholders in a public-private coordination framework.
“With this, the parties aim to comprehensively enhance communications, foster greater synergy, and streamline efforts towards achieving Sarawak’s clean energy goals, and making greater progress to create a sustainable future for the state,” he said.
