SEDCE partners with RAW Energy to bring hybrid biomass fuel to Sarawak
KUCHING (June 20): RAW Energy, a global provider of sustainable fuels, has appointed SEDC Energy (SEDCE) as its exclusive partner to promote and distribute its Hybrid Tropical Grass (HTG) pellets in Sarawak.
The HTG pellets will be supplied to power generation facilities and other users requiring scalable, clean energy solutions.
The partnership also aims to bring local communities to be part of the sustainability agenda by providing the HTG feedstock through new cultivations.
RAW Energy Group chief executive officer Ramsay Wilson welcomed the collaboration, stating that the partnership between SEDCE and RAW Energy represents more than just a strategic business alignment.
'This heralds a transformative era in renewable energy adoption across Sarawak.
'By embracing cutting-edge biomass technology, SEDCE is setting an inspiring precedent for other global communities striving to balance industrial growth with environmental preservation,' he said in a statement.
He further explained that their HTG pellets are revolutionising the biomass sector and will redefine energy benchmarks on an international scale.
'With a carbon cycle measured in days versus decades and a thermal energy content exceeding that of wood pellets, we offer a glimpse into a future where sustainable energy sources can outperform and replace traditional fuels such as coal and wood pellets in terms of ecological impact, efficiency, and scalability.'
Ramsay also highlighted that Sarawak's use of RAW Energy's biomass resources contributes to building a circular economy by converting agricultural products into valuable energy commodities.
'This initiative will create a ripple effect, encouraging further investment in green technologies. This will also bolster the region's economic and environmental resilience.
'Sarawak is positioned to contribute significantly to the global dialogue on renewable energy, showcasing how regional resources can be harnessed for planetary benefit,' he added.
HTG is a sterile hybrid combination of Pennisetum Purpureum (Napier) and Pennisetum Americanum (Pearl millet) grass, which was imported under permit by the founders of RAW Energy back in 2014 and is grown on large scale farms in Bintulu.
HTG is a fast-growing high yielding Energy Grass that perfectly harnesses the power of tropical photosynthesis and rainfall and is grown on unproductive marginal land without the 'food versus energy' conflict.
SEDCE, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Sarawak Economic Development Corporation, views this partnership as a significant step in Sarawak's journey towards greener energy.
SEDCE chief executive officer Robert Hardin described the partnership as a crucial step in Sarawak's decarbonisation journey toward achieving the Net Zero 2050 target by utilising its biomass resources for energy generation.
'RAW's hybrid tropical grass does not compete with our food source, which aligns with UNSDG 15 that promotes the sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems and halts land degradation.
'We also plan to introduce the cultivation of this hybrid grass, along with RAW Energy, to rural communities in phases,' he said.
Both SEDCE and RAW Energy recently entered the agreement, paving way for another path towards decarbonisation efforts not only for Sarawak but also Malaysia and the region for Net Zero 2050.
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