Sarawak's Advantage in Hydrogen Production: A Vision for Energy Sustainability
Key Ideas
- Sarawak's Premier highlights the advantage of abundant feedstock in hydrogen production, contrasting it with countries facing challenges due to the lack of resources.
- The energy strategy is designed to extend beyond 2035 up to 2050, focusing on leveraging natural resources for future generations.
- Plans include generating methane through the mixing of hydrogen with carbon, emphasizing the importance of a skilled workforce and scientists in the production chain.
- The full plan for hydrogen and methane production, including the seven byproducts in the process, is set to be unveiled in due time.
Sarawak's Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg emphasizes the advantage Sarawak holds in hydrogen production due to abundant natural resources. While addressing concerns over the high cost of hydrogen production faced by some countries due to the lack of feedstock, Abang Johari highlights Sarawak's capability to produce hydrogen from water using hydropower and synthetic gas. He envisions extending the energy strategy beyond 2035 up to 2050, focusing on leveraging these resources for future generations. The plan includes generating methane by mixing hydrogen with carbon, with an emphasis on the need for a skilled workforce and scientists to enhance the production chain. While disclosing that seven byproducts are generated in this process, the Premier plans to reveal the full plan in the future. This vision aims to position Sarawak as a key player in sustainable energy production, utilizing its natural advantages for long-term energy security.