Sarawak Government Pushes for Hydrogen Adoption Through Legal Framework
Key Ideas
  • The passing of the Distribution of Gas (Amendment) Bill 2024 in Sarawak aims to stimulate hydrogen demand in industrial sectors and fund innovation in hydrogen technologies.
  • Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap highlighted the importance of providing support for hydrogen offtakers to implement hydrogen fuel switching projects on their industrial sites.
  • The amendments will establish a legal framework for using standards and regulations to support hydrogen use in industrial manufacturing, promoting clean hydrogen growth and facilitating decarbonization.
  • Sarawak's proactive approach in legislation is crucial for potential revenue production tax credits and financial support for hydrogen hubs, especially in the early stages of renewable hydrogen policies.
In Kuching, Malaysia, the Sarawak government is making strides towards promoting the adoption of hydrogen through the passing of the Distribution of Gas (Amendment) Bill 2024. Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap Yau Sin emphasized the bill's significance in stimulating hydrogen demand in industrial sectors and supporting innovation in hydrogen technologies. The amendments included in the bill aim to provide study project support and capital investment for hydrogen offtakers looking to implement hydrogen fuel switching projects. By establishing a legal framework for standards and regulations, Sarawak seeks to bolster hydrogen use in industrial manufacturing, drive clean hydrogen growth, and aid in decarbonization efforts. Additionally, the government's proactive stance on legislation is poised to pave the way for revenue production tax credits and financial assistance for hydrogen hubs, particularly given the nascent stage of renewable hydrogen policies. This strategic move underscores Sarawak's commitment to fostering a sustainable and environmentally friendly approach to economic development through the integration of hydrogen technologies.
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