Sarawak Pioneering Green Hydrogen Revolution for a Sustainable Future
Key Ideas
- Sarawak is accelerating the adoption of green hydrogen solutions to drive towards a cleaner and sustainable future, with Premier Abang Johari emphasizing the importance of the Asia Pacific Green Hydrogen Conference and Exhibition 2024 as a platform for collaboration and technology access.
- The state aims to leverage partnerships and innovations showcased at APGH 2024, exploring possibilities such as transporting hydrogen in gas form, using modular tanks for rural areas, and sharing success stories of reducing power consumption, showcasing a commitment to advancing sustainable practices.
- Sarawak is at the forefront of the hydrogen economy in Southeast Asia, investing in hydrogen production facilities and pioneering the world's first hydrogen-powered autonomous rapid transit. The state plans to become a competitive hydrogen energy source by 2030, supporting decarbonisation efforts regionally.
- Encouraging industries to consider hydrogen beyond transportation and electrification, Sarawak envisions hydrogen as a feedstock for various industrial processes including blending with natural gas, producing synthetic fuels, and applications in steel-making and cement production for a greener future.
Sarawak, a state in Malaysia, is taking proactive steps to accelerate the adoption of green hydrogen solutions to propel the region towards a cleaner and more sustainable future. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg highlighted the significance of the Asia Pacific Green Hydrogen Conference and Exhibition 2024 (APGH 2024) as a crucial platform for fostering collaboration and accessing the latest advancements in green hydrogen technology. The state aims to leverage partnerships and innovations showcased at the conference to advance sustainable practices and technologies. Premier Abang Johari discussed exploring possibilities such as transporting hydrogen in gas form, using modular tanks for rural areas, and sharing success stories of reducing power consumption to drive sustainable development. Sarawak is leading the way in the hydrogen economy in Southeast Asia, with investments in hydrogen production facilities and deployment of innovative hydrogen-powered transit systems. The state aims to become a competitive hydrogen energy source by 2030, supporting decarbonisation efforts in the region. Industries are encouraged to consider hydrogen as a feedstock for various industrial processes beyond transportation and off-grid electrification, including blending with natural gas, producing synthetic fuels, and applications in steel-making and cement production for a greener future.
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Green Hydrogen
Technology
Innovation
Sustainability
Decarbonisation
Green Energy
Conference
Partnerships
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