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KUCHING (Dec 19): The hydrogen industry is poised to play a transformative role in the global energy landscape and Sarawak is committed to being at the forefront of this evolution.

Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg stated that collaboration with leading technology players like Mitsubishi Power, alongside vital research and development efforts, is key to optimising the full potential of hydrogen and driving sustainable growth for the region.

KUCHING (Dec 17): The Sarawak government is currently exploring new collaboration opportunities with renowned aviation company Boeing Japan, focusing on the aviation sector and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) development, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg

Abang Johari noted that the initiative also aligns with the state’s goal of establishing its own airline.

KUCHING (Dec 16): The Yamanashi Prefectural government’s plans to use a hydrogen-powered trackless tram to shuttle tourists to Mount Fuji in Japan is yet another indication of how Sarawak’s adoption of the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) system is attracting greater global attention, said Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd (Sarawak Metro).

Sarawak Metro chief executive officer Mazli Mustaffa said a small team from the Yamanashi Prefectural government visited Kuching several months ago to learn more about the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) project.

KUCHING (Dec 16): The Sarawak government and Eneos Corporation (Eneos) are strengthening their collaboration to jointly develop a competitive clean hydrogen production network in the form of methylcyclohexane (MCH).

Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the joint development of the hydrogen supply chain in MCH form is expected to reduce the cost of hydrogen production.

KUCHING: State-owned Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) is investing RM2bil in a combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plant project in Miri, Sarawak.

The 500MW power plant, expected to be completed by 2027, has the potential to supply electricity to neighbouring Sabah and Brunei.

KUCHING (Dec 4): InvestSarawak has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the China Smart Energy Industry Alliance (CSEIA) and the Architectural Design & Research Institute of Tsinghua University Corporation Limited (THAD) which they say is a significant step toward achieving Sarawak’s net carbon zero ambitions.

KUCHING (Dec 2): One year ago, Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) announced plans to invest RM2 billion in a 500-megawatt (MW) combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) plant in Miri to enhance state-wide access to affordable, reliable and clean energy under the Sarawak Gas Roadmap (SGR).

On Sunday, the ground-breaking ceremony for the 500MW CCGT Miri plant officially took place, taking us one step closer to achieving the goals set forth in the SGR.

KUCHING (Dec 2): Sarawak has achieved another milestone in its energy transition efforts collaborating with Italy’s sustainable technology solutions provider to develop a large-capacity power plant in the state.

In a statement on Monday, ACACIA Power Sdn Bhd, established in 2024, said it is spearheading the development of a renewable energy project using acacia wood pellets and biomass feedstock sourced locally.

KUCHING, Dec 2: Italy is committed to supporting Sarawak’s green energy initiatives, particularly in energy transition and decarbonisation efforts.

According to a news report by Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) today, the Italian ambassador to Malaysia, Massimo Rustico, described Sarawak as a significant region in Malaysia due to its pivotal role in energy transition and development projects.

KOTA KINABALU (Nov 30): Borneo will be the future growth centre with the relocation of Indonesia’s new capital city to Nusantara in east Kalimantan, said Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe.

Phoong who is the first minister from Sabah to visit Nusantaran on November 28, said the world’s third largest island will also become the most important development centre in the whole east Asean.