Bintulu Port inks MoUs to boost Sarawak's clean energy transition
KUCHING (Aug 12): Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad (BPHB) on Monday formalised three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with strategic international partners to support Sarawak's ambition of becoming a regional hub for green energy and sustainable fuels.
In a statement, Bintulu Port said the MoU exchange ceremony, witnessed by Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, coincided with the official launch of the Sarawak Energy Transition Policy (SET-P) here on Monday, marking a landmark demonstration of its commitment to clean energy leadership.
Representing BPHB during the MoU exchange was board member Datuk Seri Fong Joo Chung.
The strategic partners were represented by Sakura Ferroalloys Sdn Bhd general manager Rudolph du Perez, Borneo Biogas Pte Ltd chairman Tan Soo Kong and Jiangsu Guofu Hydrogen Energy Equipment Co. Ltd. (Guofuhee) chairman Wu Pinfang.
'The first MoU was signed with Sakura Ferroalloys to collaborate on decarbonisation initiatives, focusing on the development of bioethanol and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
This initiative supports Sarawak's Net Zero Strategy 2050 and responds to global environmental frameworks such as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM),' the statement said.
The second MoU was with Borneo Biogas, a company specialising in the sustainable production of biomethane and Bio-LNG derived from palm oil and agricultural waste.
'The collaboration will explore the feasibility of establishing Bio-LNG production capabilities in Sarawak, including the development of Bio-LNG bunkering infrastructure and the utilisation of Bio-LNG to power port support vessels,' it added.
The third MoU, signed with Guofuhee, a China-based company specialising in hydrogen energy equipment and systems, aims to develop a liquid hydrogen facility, positioning Bintulu Port as a key enabler of hydrogen logistics and exports.
The MoU also prioritises meeting local hydrogen demand for Sarawak's industrial and transportation sectors, including the potential integration of hydrogen-powered vessels into Bintulu Port's operations, while reinforcing Sarawak's aspirations to become a global leader in hydrogen exports.
'Each of these collaborations will proceed through focused feasibility studies and ongoing technical discussions to define key success criteria. These efforts are designed to ensure effective implementation that aligns with Sarawak's Net Zero 2050 objectives,' the statement read. – Bernama
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