Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim of Malaysia has expressed hope for the success of a collaborative clean hydrogen energy and decarbonisation project between Sarawak Economic Development Corporation Energy, Petros, and a Japanese consortium. The project involves agreements for the feasibility studies and development of CO2 storage sites, starting with the M3 depleted field offshore Sarawak, Malaysia. Anwar emphasized the importance of this collaboration, with support from Sarawak Premier and Japan's Prime Minister. The project also includes plans for onshore terminals, transportation pipelines, and techno-commercial feasibility assessments. Additionally, discussions encompassed Japan's involvement in Malaysia's carbon capture utilisation storage and the delivery of carbon-neutral LNG cargo. Anwar highlighted the potential for Japan's contribution to the rare earth elements sector and mentioned initiatives like the ASEAN Energy Grid and an undersea energy cable in Sarawak. Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed the intention to strengthen collaboration with ASEAN, focusing on supply chain resilience and green transformation. Both countries agreed to cooperate in areas such as ammonia-fuelled gas turbines, CCS, hydrogen, and LNG, with a specific emphasis on Sarawak in achieving decarbonisation. The article also mentions the growth in Malaysia-Japan relations, marked by a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established in December 2023. Japan is a significant economic partner for Malaysia, with numerous manufacturing projects and substantial investments in the country. The visit by Japan's Prime Minister to Malaysia highlighted the importance of trade, investment, and education, underscoring the commitment to enhancing bilateral ties and promoting sustainable energy solutions.