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Barnama
12 hours ago
- Business
- Barnama
Sarawak Ready To Share Energy Surplus With Other ASEAN Countries
GENERAL Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof and Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg with ASEAN delegates at the Dinner held in conjunction with the 43rd ASEAN Senior Officials' Meeting on Energy (SOME) here tonight. --fotoBERNAMA (2025) COPYRIGHT RESERVED Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof (left) with Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg at the Dinner held in conjunction with the 43rd ASEAN Senior Officials' Meeting on Energy (SOME) here tonight. --fotoBERNAMA (2025) COPYRIGHT RESERVED KUCHING, June 16 (Bernama) -- Sarawak is ready to play a pivotal role in ASEAN's energy future, by offering its substantial surplus of renewable and low-carbon energy with neighbouring countries, said Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said Sarawak has an ambitious plan to increase its power supply to 10 gigawatts by 2030, while maintaining a strong focus on renewable sources, with up to 70 per cent from hydropower. This expansion, according to him, includes the ongoing construction of 1.5 gigawatts of gas turbine capacity in Bintulu and Miri and a new 1.2 gigawatt hydroelectric plant. "If we have a surplus of power, we will share with our brothers and sisters in ASEAN," he told delegates of the 43rd ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Energy (SOME) at a welcoming dinner here, tonight. He said in addressing the global challenge of climate change, Sarawak is taking a proactive approach to adopt alternative energy sources, with one of its key initiatives in developing its hydrogen production potential. "Sarawak is trying its best to use the resources that we have and to adopt new technology to produce a substitute to hydrocarbon," Abang Johari said. He said the state is collaborating with partners like Japan and Korea to produce hydrogen from its abundant water resources through electrolysis. While acknowledging the current cost challenges, he expressed his optimism that advancements in technology will make hydrogen production more feasible over time. -- BERNAMA
The Sun
13 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
International collaboration crucial for ASEAN's sustainable energy future
KUCHING: International collaboration is vital for ASEAN to realise a sustainable energy future, as this aspiration requires member states to adopt innovative technologies and strengthen power infrastructure, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said. Fadillah said expertise, technological advancements and investment support from ASEAN dialogue partners and international organisations were essential to navigate complex challenges and achieve shared energy goals. 'It is through these multi-faceted collaborations that we can collectively accelerate progress towards a cleaner, greener and more secure energy future,' he said at a welcoming dinner for delegates attending the 43rd ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Energy (SOME), held here tonight. The dinner was attended by Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Fadillah, who is also Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister, said he looked forward to a productive exchange of ideas and meaningful outcomes from discussions with ASEAN dialogue partners and international organisations over the next two days. 'We believe that by working hand-in-hand, sharing knowledge and leveraging each other's strengths, we can unlock the immense potential within our energy sectors and drive meaningful change,' he said. He added that Malaysia remained firmly committed to the energy transition, with ongoing efforts to increase renewable energy capacity, improve energy efficiency and pursue cutting-edge solutions for a low-carbon economy. The 43rd ASEAN-SOME and its associated meetings began today and will run until June 18, drawing around 250 delegates, including senior energy officials and representatives from the ASEAN Secretariat and the ASEAN Centre for Energy. All 10 ASEAN member states — Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam — are participating, with Timor-Leste attending as an observer. Dialogue partners China, Japan, South Korea, Russia and the United States are also attending, alongside representatives from the International Renewable Energy Agency, International Energy Agency, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia, Asian Development Bank and the World Bank.
The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
ASEAN energy meeting convenes in Kuching today
KUCHING: The 43rd ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Energy and its associated meetings have commenced here today and will run until June 18, with about 250 delegates, including senior energy officials and representatives from the ASEAN Secretariat and ASEAN Centre for Energy. Hosted by the Energy Transformation and Water Transformation Ministry in conjunction with Malaysia's ASEAN chairmanship, the meeting involved all 10 ASEAN member states, namely Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, with Timor-Leste as an observer. They are joined by dialogue partners China, South Korea, Japan, Russia, the United States, and representatives from the International Renewable Energy Agency, the International Energy Agency, the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia, the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank. The Senior Officials Meeting on Energy and associated meetings aim to align ASEAN energy policies at the senior official level. The agenda includes reviewing progress on the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) and preparing key decisions for the 43rd ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting, scheduled for October this year. Discussions at the Senior Officials Meeting on Energy will focus on delivering consensus-based outcomes, such as an updated APAEC work plan, policy recommendations on regional energy security, renewable energy financing and grid integration. Key outcomes are anticipated to include advancing the APG Enhanced MOU, finalising the draft APAEC policy document, and securing endorsement of the ASEAN Petroleum Security Agreement. Priority discussion areas for SOME this year include the ASEAN power grid, the status of initiatives towards achieving APAEC targets, and energy transition financing.
The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
ASEAN energy meeting convenes in Kuching
KUCHING: The 43rd ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Energy and its associated meetings have commenced here today and will run until June 18, with about 250 delegates, including senior energy officials and representatives from the ASEAN Secretariat and ASEAN Centre for Energy. Hosted by the Energy Transformation and Water Transformation Ministry in conjunction with Malaysia's ASEAN chairmanship, the meeting involved all 10 ASEAN member states, namely Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, with Timor-Leste as an observer. They are joined by dialogue partners China, South Korea, Japan, Russia, the United States, and representatives from the International Renewable Energy Agency, the International Energy Agency, the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia, the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank. The Senior Officials Meeting on Energy and associated meetings aim to align ASEAN energy policies at the senior official level. The agenda includes reviewing progress on the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) and preparing key decisions for the 43rd ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting, scheduled for October this year. Discussions at the Senior Officials Meeting on Energy will focus on delivering consensus-based outcomes, such as an updated APAEC work plan, policy recommendations on regional energy security, renewable energy financing and grid integration. Key outcomes are anticipated to include advancing the APG Enhanced MOU, finalising the draft APAEC policy document, and securing endorsement of the ASEAN Petroleum Security Agreement. Priority discussion areas for SOME this year include the ASEAN power grid, the status of initiatives towards achieving APAEC targets, and energy transition financing.
Malaysian Reserve
a day ago
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
ASEAN energy meeting convenes in Kuching today
KUCHING — The 43rd ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Energy and its associated meetings have commenced here today and will run until June 18, with about 250 delegates, including senior energy officials and representatives from the ASEAN Secretariat and ASEAN Centre for Energy. Hosted by the Energy Transformation and Water Transformation Ministry in conjunction with Malaysia's ASEAN chairmanship, the meeting involved all 10 ASEAN member states, namely Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, with Timor-Leste as an observer. They are joined by dialogue partners China, South Korea, Japan, Russia, the United States, and representatives from the International Renewable Energy Agency, the International Energy Agency, the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia, the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank. The Senior Officials Meeting on Energy and associated meetings aim to align ASEAN energy policies at the senior official level. The agenda includes reviewing progress on the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) and preparing key decisions for the 43rd ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting, scheduled for October this year. Discussions at the Senior Officials Meeting on Energy will focus on delivering consensus-based outcomes, such as an updated APAEC work plan, policy recommendations on regional energy security, renewable energy financing and grid integration. Key outcomes are anticipated to include advancing the APG Enhanced MOU, finalising the draft APAEC policy document, and securing endorsement of the ASEAN Petroleum Security Agreement. Priority discussion areas for SOME this year include the ASEAN power grid, the status of initiatives towards achieving APAEC targets, and energy transition financing. — BERNAMA
