KUCHING: Sarawak is working to ensure that regulations and guidelines for the state’s hydrogen industry are finalised by the end of this year.
Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that efforts are currently being undertaken by the state’s Ministry of Energy and Environmental Sustainability.
“This regulatory clarity will provide confidence to investors, operators and the public alike – ensuring that the hydrogen economy develops in a safe, structured and sustainable manner,” he said at the Hydrogen Economy Forum 2025, here, today.
Abang Johari said that as hydrogen projects continue to expand across Sarawak, the state has taken a bold step to ensure the safe and responsible development of this emerging industry.
He noted that the state’s hydrogen journey began in 2017, long before it was fashionable or widely understood.
Hydrogen economy stands out as a true game-changer for Sarawak, being the first in the region to explore the potential of green hydrogen as a strategic fuel of the future.
Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state’s hydrogen journey began in 2017, long before it was fashionable or widely understood.
“On 11 November 2024, Sarawak made history by passing the Distribution of Gas (Amendment) Ordinance, which now includes provisions dedicated specifically to regulating hydrogen activities.
With the ordinance coming into effect on March 1, 2025, he stated that the Ministry of Energy and Environmental Sustainability has been tasked with overseeing its implementation and is currently working diligently to ensure that the necessary regulations and guidelines are ready by the end of this year.
“This regulatory clarity will provide confidence to investors, operators and the public alike – ensuring the hydrogen economy develops in a safe, structured and sustainable manner,” he added.
