Sarawak's Hydrogen Partnership with Japan and Korea: A Move Towards Sustainable Energy Future
Key Ideas
- Sarawak plans to produce 240,000 tons of hydrogen by 2027 in partnership with Japan and Korea, with a portion allocated for hydrogen-powered vehicles like the Autonomous Rapid Transit.
- The state's focus on technological advancement includes exploring solar energy potential, with plans to harness solar power from various dams to generate significant megawatts of energy for export.
- Premier Abang Johari emphasizes Sarawak's rich natural resources like water, forests, and sun, highlighting hydrogen as a clean energy source for the future and expressing intentions to mitigate carbon emissions through effective resource management.
- Efforts are being made to train locals and attract foreign students in new hydrogen production technologies, focusing on reducing hydrogen production costs and positioning Sarawak as a key hydrogen production center in the region.
During the 25th anniversary celebration of Curtin Malaysia Sarawak, Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg announced Sarawak's ambitious plan to produce 240,000 tons of hydrogen by 2027 in collaboration with Japan and Korea. A significant portion of this hydrogen will be utilized for hydrogen-powered vehicles such as the Autonomous Rapid Transit. The Premier emphasized Sarawak's role as one of the few regions globally producing hydrogen, attracting interest from various visitors. Additionally, Sarawak is exploring the potential of solar energy, with plans to leverage solar power from dams like Batang Ai to generate substantial energy for export, positioning the state as an energy hub. Abang Johari highlighted the importance of managing Sarawak's natural resources effectively to reduce carbon emissions, with hydrogen identified as a clean energy solution for the future. Efforts are underway to train locals and attract foreign students in hydrogen production technologies, with a focus on cost reduction and technological innovation to establish Sarawak as a prominent hydrogen production center in the region.
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