MIRI: Sarawakians must master new technology, particularly in the hydrogen economy, to propel the state to greater heights.
Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg stressed Sarawak’s aspiration to become a leading hydrogen producer globally, revealing plans to sell hydrogen energy to South Korea and Japan, from 2028, through the H2biscus and H2ornbill projects.
These projects, slated to be operational in Bintulu Petchem Industrial Park by 2027, are spearheaded by SEDC Energy, a subsidiary of Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC).
He said that Sarawak will start selling hydrogen energy to South Korea and Japan starting in 2028, through the H2biscus and H2ornbill projects, which are expected to be operational in Bintulu Petchem Industrial Park in 2027.
Both of the projects are undertaken by SEDC Energy, a subsidiary of Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC).
SEDC Energy is collaborating with Japan’s Sumitomo Corp and Eneos on the H2ornbill project, which will involve large-scale production of green hydrogen.
SEDC Energy is also in a tie-up with three South Korean multinationals, namely Samsung Engineering, Posco and Lotte Chemicals, to develop a green hydrogen derivative facility.
“This is all a new economy. So what we do, we teach the people of Sarawak with new technology, new products.
“Next week, the European Union Ambassador will be coming to Sarawak to learn about hydrogen.
“We want Sarawakians not to ‘tengok saja’, they must have knowledge. Therefore, by 2026, we will provide free tertiary education in our state-owned universities,” he said in his speech during the Chinese New Year Dinner organised by SUPP Miri-Sibuti Parliamentary Liaison Committee at a hotel here on Monday (Feb 12).
He stressed Sarawak’s pioneering efforts in enacting new laws related to carbon capture and storage, highlighting their role in bolstering the state’s economy.
According to him, the introduction of the law is to ensure that Sarawak’s economy continues to be strong and become a new economic source for the state.
“Our economy will remain robust, but unity among our people is crucial. Stability is paramount, and collective effort is imperative,” he said, envisioning Sarawak as the Bavaria of Germany by 2030.
Present at the event were Deputy Premiers Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan and Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, SUPP honorary president Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri George Chan, Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, and Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi.
