ABU DHABI: Sarawak Energy Berhad’s (SEB) recent appointment as a global patron of the World Energy Council (WEC) underscores global recognition of the Sarawak government’s efficient management of renewable energy.
Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak’s access to renewable sources, coupled with strong governance aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), has earned worldwide confidence in the state’s efforts.
“We are very fortunate that they have confidence in us by appointing SEB as a patron of the World Energy Council (WEC).
“This is very important. It means that the world recognises Sarawak’s energy management, our approach to energy production, and, in the long term, the interests of Sarawak and Malaysia as a whole in playing a role in the new energy transition,” he said.
He said this in an interview with the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS) and TV Sarawak (TVS) after speaking as a panellist in a focus discussion at the 2024 Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference (ADIPEC) at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) on Wednesday (Nov 6).
SEB, a Sarawak-owned utility company, officially became a WEC patron on March 29 this year, making it the first company from Southeast Asia to join other WEC members across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
Through this agreement, SEB, as one of Southeast Asia’s main hydropower developers, will support the WEC’s efforts to accelerate the global energy transition.
Abang Johari added that Sarawak’s active engagement in renewable energy would further diversify the state’s economy.
He said the state’s reliable energy supply would attract investors, foster job creation and boost local incomes.
“When this happens, it will become a prerequisite for investors to come to Sarawak and operate here.
“This will create new job opportunities and income,” he added.
