KUCHING: Sarawak is actively establishing a robust hydrogen supply chain with two flagship projects, H2biscus and H2ornbill, at the Bintulu Petchem Industrial Park.

Sarawak Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg, said that these projects highlight the government’s commitment to sustainable energy and position Sarawak as a leader in the global hydrogen economy.

“Under H2Biscus, with 7,000 tonnes of green hydrogen dedicated to Sarawak's domestic needs, the remaining hydrogen will be converted into 1.7 million tonnes of blue and green ammonia and green methanol for export, primarily to South Korea.

"H2Biscus is an inspiring collaboration between SEDC Energy, Sarawak Energy, LOTTE Chemical, Samsung Engineering, and Korean National Oil Company (KNOC). 

"This project will harness hydropower and natural gas to produce green and blue hydrogen.

“As for H2ornbill, 2,000 tonnes will be allocated for local consumption, with the rest converted into methylcyclohexane (MCH), a liquid hydrogen carrier, for export to Japan,” he said this when attending the Future Energy Asia 2024 conference, in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday.

H2ornbill, a joint venture between SEDC Energy, Japan's ENEOS Corporation, and Sumitomo Corporation Group, will harness hydropower to produce 90,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually.

Datuk Patinggi Abang Zohari further added that the journey towards a sustainable green economy is hinged on three pivotal pillars.

“The pillars are a global collaboration that unites nations and communities to amplify our impact, effective policies that create a fertile ground for green initiatives through incentives and accountability, and relentless technological innovation that is driven by robust investment in research and development, ” he added. 

The Sarawak Premier also mentioned that the government’s dedication to advancing sustainable transportation is evident through initiatives such as the ART (Autonomous Rapid Transit) and the Flagship Multi-fuel Stations being implemented in the state.

“These endeavours are reshaping the landscape of mobility, paving the way for a cleaner and more efficient transportation system that supports our vision of a sustainable and resilient Sarawak,” he said. -UKASnews