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11/06/2026

⚡ Shaping Sarawak's Green Industrial Future

How can Sarawak bridge today's industrial realities with tomorrow's low carbon ambitions?

Join Hideaki Konishi, Director C1 Chemicals, HighChem, as he explores the Sarawak Green Petrochemical Roadmap and the phased pathways towards hydrogen and carbon capture utilisation integration.

A timely discussion on how innovation, strategy and technology can help accelerate the transition towards a more sustainable industrial future.

11/06/2026

Global hydrogen demand is projected to grow by 170 per cent by 2050, with the strongest acceleration expected in the 2030s, signalling increasing momentum for clean energy adoption across multiple industries despite challenges in meeting global decarbonisation targets.

Read more at: https://www.sarawaktribune.com/hydrogen-demand-to-grow-most-in-2030s-reach-170pc-by-2050/

Caption: Mats during his presentation at the APGH 2026.

11/06/2026

Grid readiness is a central focus in advancing Malaysia’s National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), with Sarawak advancing preparations using revenue from its carbon levy to support infrastructure development, says an industry expert.

Read more at: https://www.sarawaktribune.com/grid-readiness-primary-bottleneck-in-clean-energy-transition/

Caption: Lee speaks during the panel discussion.

11/06/2026

Sarawak should focus on developing its abundant biogas and biomass resources as immediate opportunities to drive clean energy investments while laying the foundation for a future hydrogen economy, says Borneo Biogas chief executive officer Wen-Bin Qian.

Read more at: https://www.sarawaktribune.com/sarawak-urged-to-harness-biogas-and-biomass-potential/

Caption: Wen-Bin (right) during the panel discussion.

11/06/2026

Sarawak is positioning itself with clear ambitions and supportive policies to accelerate the development of green hydrogen, as part of its long-term energy transition strategy.

Read more at: https://www.sarawaktribune.com/clear-ambitions-and-policies-behind-sarawaks-green-hydrogen-drive/

Caption: Dr Zhang (right) shares his views during the panel discussion.

11/06/2026

Baker Botts LLP partner Richard Guit said Sarawak has CCS storage capacity, renewable energy, and also gas. For the report, click on the link: https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/06/10/sarawaks-resource-rich-mix-makes-it-triple-threat-in-hydrogen-economy-says-legal-expert/

11/06/2026

Baker Botts LLP partner Richard Guit said existing treaties are currently insufficient to provide certainty for multi-country energy infrastructure projects. For the report, click on the link: https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/06/10/asean-power-grids-biggest-challenge-sovereign-risk-not-technical-limitations-says-expert/

11/06/2026

Khairuddin Abdul Kadir Abdullah said natural hydrogen could emerge as a new supporting pillar for Sarawak’s clean energy ambitions, complementing its push into green hydrogen, renewable energy and carbon capture technologies. Read more: https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/06/10/natural-hydrogen-could-be-sarawaks-next-clean-energy-pillar-says-h2valley-rep/

11/06/2026

Industry players have urged Sarawak to anchor its hydrogen and renewable energy push on real demand and practical applications, saying clean energy projects should be scaled based on market readiness and existing capabilities.

For report, click: https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/06/10/industry-players-tell-sarawak-to-anchor-hydrogen-renewable-energy-push-on-real-demand/

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