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Borneo Post
5 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Siemens Energy backs Sarawak's H2ornbill project with key tech contributions
Dr Hazland (left) and the delegates shared insights and views on advancing Sarawak's renewable energy goals. KUCHING (May 29): Siemens Energy continues to demonstrate strong support for Sarawak's renewable energy ambitions, particularly through the supply of electrolysers and compressors crucial to the H2ornbill project, said deputy minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni. The assurance was given during a courtesy call by Siemens Energy at Dr Hazland's office here on Monday. The delegation was led by Siemens Energy Executive Board Member and Executive Vice President, Karim Amin, who is also the Gas Services Asia Pacific chief executive officer. The meeting reaffirmed the shared commitment to building a sustainable energy future for Sarawak and the broader region, according to a statement from the ministry. 'The H2ornbill project leverages Sarawak's abundant renewable resources to produce green hydrogen for both domestic use and export,' Dr Hazland said in the statement. He also stressed the importance of sustained collaboration between the government and industry players to ensure the success of the state's green energy roadmap. 'Siemens Energy's contributions – including advanced electrolysers and high-performance compressors – are instrumental in enabling efficient and scalable hydrogen production,' he added. Dr Hazland noted that the courtesy call served as a platform to explore future collaboration opportunities in areas such as decarbonisation, energy efficiency, and technology transfer, all of which are keys to accelerating Sarawak's clean energy transition. He also expressed appreciation for Siemens Energy's significant role in helping Sarawak position itself as a regional leader in sustainable and low-carbon energy solutions. Also present were Senior Vice President Gas Services Asia-Pacific (APAC) Je Jun Oh, Siemens Energy Malaysia Managing Director Azli Mohamed, and Vice President Gas Services APAC Vivek Tanu Chauhan. Dr Hazland Abang Hipni H2ornbill Siemens Energy
Borneo Post
6 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Sarawak gears up to hold IEW 2025 this July
Dr Hazland fields questions from the reporters during the press conference. – Photo by Roystein Emmor KUCHING (May 28): Sarawak is set to host the sixth International Energy Week (IEW) from July 15 to 17 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), said Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni. Speaking at a press conference at the State Legislative Assembly Complex here yesterday, Dr Hazland said the event reinforces Sarawak's transformation into one of Asia-Pacific's most dynamic clean energy leaders. Themed 'From Sarawak to the World: Journey to Clean Energy Leadership,' the three-day event aims to highlight Sarawak's growing influence in the global energy landscape. 'We are expecting over 6,500 attendees from 25 countries – an impressive 18 per cent growth from last year. This surge underscores IEW's growing stature as the region's premier platform for energy innovation, collaboration, and leadership,' said Dr Hazland, who is also chairman of the IEW 2025 organising committee. He added that over 400 companies from around the world will showcase cutting-edge innovations in renewables, hydrogen, energy efficiency, smart grids, carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) technologies, and green infrastructure. 'To all our exhibitors and participating companies, I extend my heartfelt gratitude for your confidence in our platform,' he said. With over 200 exhibition booths, IEW 2025 is projected to generate potential business opportunities exceeding USD 2.5 million. A major highlight of the event is the IEW Summit, taking place on July 15 and 16, featuring 50 renowned speakers and over 400 delegates across 20 curated sessions. Dr Hazland (seated centre) prepares to speak to the press at the State Legislative Assembly Complex. – Photo by Roystein Emmor 'Our programme offers exceptional highlights that truly set us apart ― a visionary dialogue with the Premier of Sarawak, ministerial forums on economic transformation and natural gas as a regional catalyst, and expert panels on ASEAN policy harmonisation, sustainable development, and energy innovation,' he explained. Additionally, Dr Hazland said the summit will include sessions on workforce development, youth empowerment, and technical and career skills ― an initiative aimed at cultivating the next generation of energy leaders. 'IEW 2025 is a catalyst for industrial growth, strategic investment, and Sarawak's emergence as a regional clean energy hub. By bringing together policy expertise, technological innovation, and investment capital under one roof, we're creating the ideal environment for partnerships that will accelerate the clean energy transition across Asia Pacific,' he elaborated. Dr Hazland emphasised that the success of IEW 2025 is built on exceptional industry support and collaboration. 'To all industry leaders, investors, policymakers, researchers, and innovators ― from Malaysia and around the globe ― I warmly invite you to Kuching this July,' he concluded. clean energy Dr Hazland Abang Hipni International Energy Week
Borneo Post
22-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Dr Hazland: Robust foundation for Sarawak's future based on hydrogen economy, substantial long-term benefits
Dr Hazland said as the hydrogen economy is a relatively new energy source, it faces challenges in creating immediate economic benefits. – File photo by Mohd Faisal Ahmad KUCHING (May 22): The hydrogen economy will lay a robust foundation for Sarawak's future and is expected to yield substantial long-term benefits as global demand for clean hydrogen rises despite the challenges it faces now, said Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni. The Energy and Environmental Sustainability Deputy Minister said as the hydrogen economy is a relatively new energy source, it faces challenges in creating immediate economic benefits. He explained that Sarawak's economy is still heavily reliant on oil and gas, making it challenging for hydrogen to gain traction. 'Investors may prefer established industries with quicker returns rather than the emerging hydrogen market,' he said during the question-and-answer session at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) here today. He pointed out that building hydrogen infrastructure encompassing production, storage, and transport, requires significant upfront investment, unlike existing infrastructures, which create quicker returns. 'Lastly, hydrogen production, especially clean hydrogen, requires specialised technical skills that Sarawak is still developing. 'Establishing a workforce with these skills will require substantial investment in training programmes and education initiatives, which will take time to produce results. 'More mature sectors, by comparison, have lower workforce entry barriers,' he said. He was responding to a question from Miro Simuh (GPS-Serembu), who had asked the ministry about barriers faced by the hydrogen economy. 'Although immediate economic returns may be modest, these strategic investments are expected to yield substantial long-term benefits as global demand for clean hydrogen rises, reinforcing Sarawak's commitment to environmental sustainability and clean energy leadership, aligning with the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy 2030,' Dr Hazland said. When answering supplementary questions regarding Sarawak leveraging its abundant hydropower resources to produce cost-effective green hydrogen, the deputy minister said Sarawak has the potential to do so and could utilise strategic initiatives that build on its natural strengths. 'Sarawak's unique topography gives it a comparative advantage in hydroelectricity production, resulting in lower industrial electricity tariffs. 'By harnessing this renewable hydropower to drive the electrolysis process, Sarawak can produce clean hydrogen efficiently and sustainably, converting water into hydrogen without carbon emissions and furthering its commitment to clean energy,' he said. Furthermore, he said Sarawak's flagship projects, such as H2biscus and H2ornbill initiatives, reflect Sarawak's proactive efforts in hydrogen production. As for plans to reduce dependency on conventional energy such as coal and gas, he said it is still important to maintain grid security and stability despite the greater emphasis and investment in renewable energies. 'To support the load growth in Sarawak, Sarawak Energy is working closely with Petros to maintain an equitable level of gas-powered generation under the Sarawak Gas Roadmap. 'On the other hand, the state has decided that the Balingian Coal Fired Power Plant, which was commissioned in 2019, would be the last coal power project in the foreseeable future while making plans to decommission the other ageing coal plants,' he added. Dr Hazland Abang Hipni hydrogen economy lead
The Star
22-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Hydrogen economy the way forward for Sarawak, state energy minister says
State Deputy Energy and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni replying a question in the Sarawak Legislative Assembly on Thursday (May 22). KUCHING: Developing a hydrogen economy will lay a strong foundation for Sarawak's future despite substantial initial investments, the state legislative assembly heard on Thursday (May 22). State Deputy Energy and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni said clean hydrogen was projected to grow to US$5.95bil (RM25.33bil) by 2030, mainly driven by rising demand for clean energy solutions such as marine and aviation fuel. In this regard, he said, the state government was confident that developing a hydrogen economy would position Sarawak as a significant player in the industry. "Although immediate economic returns may be modest, these strategic investments are expected to yield substantial long-term benefits as global demand for clean hydrogen rises, reinforcing Sarawak's commitment to environmental sustainability and clean energy leadership, aligning with the post-Covid development strategy 2030," he told Miro Simuh (GPS-Serembu) during question time. Dr Hazland also said the hydrogen industry faced challenges in creating immediate economic benefits as it was still a relatively new energy source. He said Sarawak's economy was heavily reliant on oil and gas, making it challenging for hydrogen to gain traction. "Investors may prefer established industries with quicker returns rather than the emerging hydrogen market," he said. In addition, he said significant upfront investment was needed to build hydrogen infrastructure, while the production of clean hydrogen required specialised technical skills which Sarawak was still developing. Nevertheless, Dr Hazland said Sarawak could leverage its hydropower resources to produce cost-effective clean hydrogen. "Sarawak's unique topography gives it a comparative advantage in hydroelectricity production, resulting in lower industrial electricity tariffs. "By harnessing this renewable hydropower to drive the electrolysis process, Sarawak can produce clean hydrogen efficiently and sustainably, converting water into hydrogen without carbon emissions and furthering its commitment to clean energy," he said.
Borneo Post
14-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
H2EF 2025 wraps up with strong global momentum for Sarawak's hydrogen leadership
(Front row, from left) Mona, Nadzeem, Dr Hazland, Gracie, Ghandhi, together with the delegates who participated in the two-day H2EF 2025. – Photo by Aileen Yap KUCHING (May 14): The Hydrogen Economy Forum (H2EF) 2025 ended today, marking a significant milestone in Sarawak's ambitions of becoming a global hydrogen economy leader. The two-day event saw participation of 542 delegates from 20 countries, comprising top energy leaders, policymakers, financiers, academics and technology innovators. H2EF 2025 organising chairman Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming response and active participation that shaped the forum into a vibrant platform for global collaboration and knowledge exchange. 'Over the past two days, the H2EF 2025 has shed light on the rising momentum of hydrogen as a key pillar in global decarbonisation. 'We have seen encouraging signs that the hydrogen economy is transitioning from ambition to action with over seven million tons of projects currently under construction and two million tons operational, as well as the growing interest in derivatives such as ammonia, gas, methanol, as presented by Wood Mackenzie on Tuesday,' he said in his closing remarks. Dr Hazland delivers his closing remarks. – Photo by Aileen Yap The forum featured five plenary sessions, six forums, two workshops, and two international dialogues, covering a wide array of topics from hydrogen production technologies and transport logistics to market standards, policy frameworks, and financing models. International perspectives from countries such as Australia, Germany, Japan, Norway, and Spain enriched discussions on aligning policy and investment strategies to unlock global hydrogen markets. Moreover, technological innovation also took centre stage, with Siemens introducing its Digital Hydrogen Plant concept, which enables real-time simulation and optimisation of hydrogen production operations, potentially reducing the Levelised Cost of Hydrogen by up to 12 per cent. Carbon Energy also showcased its proprietary Zirmbrane membrane technology, enhancing efficiency and durability in hydrogen systems. The forum further underscored the strategic role of the Asia Pacific region in shaping the future of the hydrogen economy, with the region expected to account for over 40 per cent of global hydrogen supply and 50 per cent of demand by 2050. 'Sarawak has been rightly positioned as the 'battery of Asean,' as noted by one of our speakers, developing a collaborative public-private model and aiming to not only export hydrogen but also to build domestic demand and downstream industries. 'The concept of complementary power generation, solar and hydropower was also discussed, which could ease the power supply challenge for energy projects by utilising existing grid infrastructure,' Dr Hazland said. He emphasised the importance of continued public-private partnerships, strategic financing, and robust energy infrastructure to ensure a fair and sustainable hydrogen transition. He also extended an invitation to all participants to the Asia Pacific Green Hydrogen (APGH) Conference and Exhibition 2026, scheduled for June 9 to 11 next year at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, where Sarawak will continue to champion the green hydrogen agenda on a regional and global scale. Also present were Borneo Business Connect Sdn Bhd (BBC) directors Gracie Geikie and Datuk Dr M Gandhi, BBC executive director Nadzeem Abdul Rahman, and BBC chief executive officer Mona Abdul Manap. Dr Hazland Abang Hipni green energy h2ef hydrogen economy lead
