Petronas to develop hydrogen market in Sarawak

Malaysian state-owned Petronas and SEDC Energy, a subsidiary of Sarawak Economic Development Corporation, have entered into two arrangements to accelerate the development and adoption of hydrogen and renewable oil as alternative fuels for the state, Petronas said on July 21.

A supply arrangement on hydrogen production technology and a joint technology collaboration arrangement on renewable oil were signed between both parties.

The companies will focus on expanding the application of green hydrogen technologies in Sarawak. The arrangement covers the supply and operation of Petronas’ proprietary proton exchange membrane electrolyser for the production of green hydrogen that would be delivered to the Darul Hana and Batu Kawa refuelling stations.

Both parties will work together to develop local expertise in manufacturing electrolyser technology and integrating it into the state’s current plant systems. The parties will also explore opportunities for the design and development of a hydrogen city in Sarawak.

Petronas and SEDC Energy will explore the development of an initial commercial plant for microalgae cultivation and harvesting, as well as extraction of crude algae oil. Subject to commercial attractiveness, the parties may look into establishing a large-scale commercial plant at a later stage, Petronas said.