SEOUL: Measures are being undertaken and various initiatives rolled out to develop the Sarawak’s hydrogen economy based on renewable energy.
Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state is positioning itself well to be a commercial hydrogen producer by 2027.
On Wednesday (Sept 7) a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was inked between Sarawak Energy, Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) Energy, Samsung Engineering, Lotte Chemical and Posco Holdings here.
The MoU aims to study the supply of renewable hydropower for the Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Project dubbed H2biscus Project in Sarawak.
Abang Johari thanked the Korean government for providing funds for the multibillion-dollar project.
“I am very proud and delighted to witness the MoU signing ceremony.
“I am looking forward to seeing this collaboration develop further with the anticipation of witnessing the production of Sarawak’s first large-scale green hydrogen ready for export, God willing by 2027,” he said at the MoU signing ceremony.
Describing Samsung Engineering, Lotte Chemical and Posco Holdings as the ‘giants’ of South Korea, Abang Johari expressed gratitude for their investments in Sarawak.
He said the project would not only create economic growth for both countries but become a flagship project for the whole region.
He also said he was proud that two of Sarawak’s largest companies namely Sarawak Energy and SEDC through SEDC Energy are playing an integral part to develop Sarawak’s hydrogen economy.
“At this current moment, Sarawak Energy is already producing green hydrogen at their integrated hydrogen refueling facility in Kuching – which I believe is the first South East Asia.
“SEDC Energy on the other hand, will also start producing green hydrogen at the Petros multifuel station by the end of this year as well as the Rembus hydrogen production facility for our Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) by 2024,” he added.
Among those present were Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Haji Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, the Ambassador of Malaysia to the Republic of Korea Datuk Lim Juay Jin, Deputy Minister for Ministry of Energy and Environmental Sustainability Dr Hazland Abang Hipni and Deputy Minister for Ministry of International Trade, Industry, and Investment Datuk Dr. Malcolm Mussen Lamoh.
The Premier’s delegation was earlier taken on a tour of the Samsung Biologics facility and also the Lotte World Tower.
