Siemens Energy and TNB's Collaboration Towards Green Energy Transition in Malaysia
Key Ideas
- Siemens Energy and TNB are exploring integrating hydrogen into TNB's large-scale power generation plants, aiming to transition to greener fuels and decarbonize facilities.
- TNB plans to retire selected coal plants by 2022 to accelerate sustainability goals and collaborate with technology partners for cleaner sources like hydrogen.
- Siemens Energy's role includes investing in research and development to enable power plants to operate on hydrogen and potentially expand operations into Sarawak.
- Malaysia is committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, with a phased coal plant phase-out and focus on sustainable power generation methods.
Siemens Energy Pte Ltd and Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the integration of hydrogen into TNB's large-scale power generation plants in Malaysia. The collaboration aims to transition TNB's facilities to greener fuels and decarbonize its operations. Siemens Energy is currently conducting a feasibility study to equip TNB's existing power-generating plants with hydrogen, with plans to present the study and investment needs in the coming months.
TNB is working towards retiring selected coal plants by 2022 to accelerate its sustainability goals and reach net-zero emissions by 2050. This includes collaborating with technology partners to introduce cleaner sources like hydrogen into its power generation portfolio. Siemens Energy emphasizes the importance of investing in research and development to enable power plants to operate on hydrogen, supporting TNB's goal of moving away from fossil fuels.
The partnership also considers potential expansion into Sarawak, utilizing hydropower as a source and incorporating hydrogen into gas turbines or for export. Malaysia's commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 aligns with the plans for sustainable power generation methods. Both Siemens Energy and TNB highlight the significance of public-private partnerships in driving decarbonization efforts throughout Malaysia and the region, emphasizing the need for governmental support to facilitate this transition.