KUCHING (May 25): The Sarawak government is optimistic that hydrogen production energy costs can be reduced to just 10 kilowatt hours per kilogramme (kWh/kg), down from the current 30 kWh/kg, through strategic collaborations with global partners.
Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the target is achievable through ongoing cooperation with renowned German energy company Siemens Energy, as part of the state’s efforts to enhance the energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness of hydrogen production.
“There is potential for these costs to be reduced further. Through our ongoing collaboration with Siemens, we are targeting an energy consumption of around 10 kWh per kilogramme of hydrogen.
“What I am saying here is that we are moving towards clean hydrogen,” he said during the ASEAN Women Economic Summit (AWES) panel session on ‘Leading ASEAN Sustainability and Digitalisation’ held in Kuala Lumpur today, as reported by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas).
Abang Johari further said that through joint research efforts with the Petronas Research Division and a Japanese company, Sarawak has successfully reduced energy consumption for hydrogen production from 60 kWh/kg to 30 kWh/kg using new membrane technology.
“This research not only saves energy but also helps Sarawak meet environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards,” he explained.
He stressed that clean energy development will be a significant contribution by Sarawak and Malaysia toward creating a more sustainable and environmentally friendly world.
Earlier, Abang Johari also visited the AWES 2025 exhibition along with other invited guests.
Also present were Federal Deputy Minister of Economy, Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib; Sarawak Deputy State Secretary (Economic Planning and Development), Dato Sri Dr Muhammad Abdullah Zaidel; Secretary-General of the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry, Dato Hairil Yahri Yaacob; Founder of the Women Leadership Foundation, Tan Sri Datin Paduka Siti Sa’diah Sheikh Bakir; AWES 2025 Chair and Women Leadership Foundation Founder, Datuk (Dr) Hafsah Hashim; UOB Malaysia chief executive officer Ng Wei Wei, as well as other invited guests. Credit: Borneo Post Online