Sarawak Premier Advocates for Standardization in Asia's Hydrogen Trade
Key Ideas
  • Sarawak Premier emphasizes the need for standard policy frameworks in Asian countries to facilitate renewable energy trade, including hydrogen.
  • He expresses confidence in the growth of the hydrogen industry with reduced production costs and technological advancements.
  • Abang Johari participates in a discussion on Asia's role in defining the hydrogen market at ADIPEC 2024 in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
  • Following the panel discussion, a memorandum of understanding is signed between Sarawak government and Mubadala Investment Company for mangrove forest conservation.
Sarawak Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, emphasized the importance of establishing standard policy frameworks among Asian countries to facilitate orderly and progressive cross-border renewable energy trade, including hydrogen. He highlighted the need for uniformity in transportation methods, tariffs, and standards to boost the hydrogen industry based on supply and demand. Abang Johari expressed optimism about the industry's growth with reduced production costs and stressed the importance of technological advancements to lower hydrogen production expenses. Participating in a discussion session at ADIPEC 2024 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, he discussed Asia's pivotal role in shaping the hydrogen market. Additionally, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the Sarawak government and Mubadala Investment Company to conserve mangrove forest areas in Sarawak, further underscoring the commitment to environmental sustainability.
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