KUCHING, April 9: Sarawak is fast emerging as a key player in the global race toward clean hydrogen development, with strategic plans and initiatives placing the region at the center of the green hydrogen revolution.
Backed by its vast hydropower resources and international collaborations, Sarawak is positioning itself not only as a clean energy leader in Malaysia, but as a major green hydrogen exporter to the world.
“With plenty of hydropower to back them up and solid partnerships with countries like Norway and companies like PETRONAS, Sarawak’s plan is more than just a pipe dream.
“The upcoming H2 Energy Forum in 2025 is shaping up to be a major milestone in this ambitious roadmap,” said author Jake Banks in an article on HydrogenFuelNews.com.
According to the article, global adoption of clean hydrogen fuel is accelerating, yet Sarawak’s commitment stands out for its integrated, long-term approach: balancing production capacity, partnerships, and export readiness.
Companies like South Korea’s Doosan Fuel Cell are also ramping up hydrogen innovations with scalable fuel cell technology that runs on hydrogen and biogas.
But it is in regions like Sarawak where clean hydrogen’s full potential is being harnessed for domestic energy transition and export.
“Sarawak’s hydropowered hydrogen projects echo similar plans in Norway, where excess renewable energy is being channeled into hydrogen production,” said Banks, adding that these efforts place Sarawak in the same conversation as global hydrogen hubs like Germany, France and the Netherlands.
However, challenges to widespread adoption of clean hydrogen remain.
Blake said that the cost of green hydrogen remains higher than conventional grey hydrogen made from fossil fuels, and infrastructure gaps such as hydrogen-ready pipelines to be addressed.
That said, global momentum is driving down costs and boosting innovation, with green hydrogen made using wind or solar-powered electrolysis, and blue hydrogen that blends traditional methods with carbon capture.
“In the near term, it’s all about scaling up—more production facilities, more on-the-ground trials, and stronger policy support from governments that are finally putting some muscle behind hydrogen.
“From new vehicles hitting the road to hydrogen infrastructure getting laid down, it’s clear the shift is no longer crawling—it’s picking up pace,” Blake added.
And in the midst of it all, Sarawak is already helping to lead the charge and laying the groundwork for a future where clean hydrogen powers economies, transportation, and industries worldwide. – TVS
