KUCHING: Sarawak is stepping up its efforts in renewable energy with visits to Copenhagen, Denmark to explore advanced technologies in hydrogen and green methanol production.
A delegation led by Deputy State Secretary (Economic Planning and Development) Datuk Seri Muhammad Abdullah Zaidel visited Topsoe’s Solid Oxide Electrolyser Cell (SOEC) facility and held discussions with Carbon Recycling International (CRI) on Oct 9 as part of the state’s strategy to advance sustainable energy solutions.
At Topsoe, the delegation, which included Tan Sri Datuk Amar Abdul Aziz Husain, chairman of Sarawak Petchem Sdn Bhd, learned about SOEC technology, a high-efficiency method for producing green hydrogen through high-temperature electrolysis.
The technology offers improved energy efficiency and lower power consumption compared to conventional electrolysers, forming part of Sarawak Petchem’s evaluation of advanced electrolyser technologies for its upcoming Low Carbon and Green Methanol Project in Bintulu.
The delegation also met with CRI chief executive officer Lotte Rosenberg and head of Business Development Oliver Vindex Nielsen to discuss Sarawak Petchem’s plans to develop a green methanol plant.
CRI, the world’s first company to produce green methanol using captured CO₂ and green hydrogen, expressed support for Sarawak’s initiative and commended the state’s commitment to driving sustainable bunkering solutions.
“Sarawak continues to explore and embrace cutting-edge technologies to strengthen its leadership in the sustainable economy.
“Collaboration with global technology leaders like Topsoe and CRI enables us to identify the most efficient and sustainable pathways to realise Sarawak’s vision in the renewable energy sector,” said Muhammad Abdullah in a statement.
