n a significant stride towards sustainable energy development, a joint venture between SEDC Energy Sdn Bhd and Gentari Sdn Bhd has launched a pioneering hydrogen hub initiative in the Malaysian state of Sarawak, as announced by the Sarawak premier.
The inauguration of the joint venture took place during the Asia Pacific Green Hydrogen 2024 Conference and Exhibition in Kuching, where a ceremony marked the commencement of the Sarawak H2 Hub project.
Utilizing a modular approach, the Sarawak H2 Hub aims to seamlessly integrate hydrogen production units. Notably, the initiative will encompass two key projects focused on developing hydrogen derivative facilities in collaboration with Japanese and South Korean counterparts: H2ornbill, in partnership with Japanese firms ENEOS and Sumitomo Corp, and H2biscus, in collaboration with South Korean entities Samsung Engineering, Lotte Chemical, and KNOC.
Robert Hardin, CEO of SEDC Energy, highlighted the flexibility of the “plug and play” concept, stating, “With the ‘plug and play' concept, we can also invite more investors or partners into Sarawak,” as revealed in an announcement by the joint venture partners.
The joint venture, structured with SEDC Energy as the majority shareholder and Gentari Hydrogen Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Gentari, as the clean energy platform of Malaysian oil and gas company Petronas, was established following the signing of a heads of agreement earlier this year.
Positioned as a facility for standardizing and optimizing hydrogen production projects in the Bintulu area, the Sarawak H2 Hub also aims to serve as the primary supplier of green hydrogen for downstream facilities in the region. This initiative aligns with Sarawak's ambition to emerge as a commercial hydrogen producer by 2027, underscoring the state's commitment to sustainable energy development.
