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The Sun
6 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Sarawak to form state energy council for sustainable growth by 2026
KUCHING: Sarawak will establish a State Energy Council by 2026 to streamline energy policies across public and private sectors, Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced. The council will coordinate strategies among energy players to support the state's development goals after consultations with stakeholders. 'This is part of our broader effort under the Sarawak Energy Transition Policy (SET-P). We're engaging with the private sector so both public and private entities move forward together,' he said. Abang Johari revealed Sarawak aims to attract RM700 billion in investments over the next decade through SET-P, focusing on low-carbon growth and renewable energy. 'We are fortunate to have the capacity to generate renewable energy and are already seeing strong global interest, especially in our hydroelectric power potential,' he added. The policy targets high-quality job creation, with the state offering free tertiary education to prepare a skilled workforce for the green economy. SET-P outlines seven strategic pillars, including renewable energy, hydrogen development, and carbon capture, to transform Sarawak's energy landscape. It also addresses the energy trilemma by balancing security, affordability, and sustainability for a resilient future. - Bernama
Daily Express
6 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Express
Sarawak to establish State Energy Council by 2026: Abang Jo
Published on: Monday, August 11, 2025 Published on: Mon, Aug 11, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: KUCHING: Sarawak will establish a State Energy Council by next year to coordinate and align energy sector policies across public and private stakeholders, Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg ( pic ) said today. He said the council will be formed after consultations with all relevant parties and will oversee the operations and strategies of energy sector players to ensure alignment with the state's development goals. Advertisement 'This is part of our broader effort under the Sarawak Energy Transition Policy (SET-P). We're engaging with the private sector so both public and private entities move forward together,' he told reporters after launching SET-P here. Abang Johari said Sarawak is targeting RM700 billion in investments over the next decade through the policy, which aims to drive low-carbon, sustainable economic growth anchored on renewable energy. 'We are fortunate to have the capacity to generate renewable energy and are already seeing strong global interest, especially in our hydroelectric power potential,' he said. He added that the incoming investments are expected to create high-quality jobs, and the state is preparing for this by offering free tertiary education to build a skilled workforce for the emerging green economy. Advertisement SET-P outlines a strategic roadmap to transform Sarawak's energy landscape and is anchored on seven key pillars namely, renewable energy, natural gas, energy efficiency, low-carbon mobility, clean hydrogen, carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), as well as alternative energy. The policy also aims to address the energy trilemma of ensuring security, affordability and sustainability, while promoting a resilient and inclusive energy future for Sarawak. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Malaysian Reserve
8 hours ago
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
ES Sunlogy partners Planet QEOS for 155MWp solar hybrid plant in Sarawak
ES Sunlogy Bhd has entered into a heads of agreement with Sarawak-based deep technology company, Planet QEOS Sdn Bhd, to develop a 155 megawatt-peak (MWp) solar hybrid power plant with a 310 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery energy storage system (BESS) in Baram, Sarawak. The partnership was formalised during the Public-Industry Engagement Day and launch of the Sarawak Energy Transition Policy, witnessed by Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. The project is part of the Special Energy Zone (SEZ) in Baram, aimed at accelerating the state's shift towards clean energy and industrial growth. It forms part of Planet QEOS's agrovoltaic and renewable energy plan, which has in-principle state approval, to install up to 4,000MW alternating current of solar capacity on a 1,200-hectare site, integrating food and agriculture infrastructure under its patented Sustainable Animal Feed Economics (SAFE) model. The Baram initiative will also include a 180km transmission corridor repurposed from the former Sabah–Sarawak Gas Pipeline to channel renewable power to downstream industrial zones in Bintulu. ES Sunlogy will contribute its mechanical and electrical engineering expertise and set up a facility in Baram to serve as a regional hub for training, systems integration, and knowledge transfer. The company said the move is expected to create high-value jobs and strengthen local engineering capabilities. The project is part of Phase 1 of the Baram DeepTech Energy Programme, which targets 500MWac of firm renewable energy into the Sarawak Energy Bhd grid by 2027, powered by 1,850MWp of solar PV and 3,677MWh of battery storage. The programme is designed to be the world's largest single-site BESS-based solar system, with a 60% capacity factor. ES Sunlogy MD Khor Chuan Meng said the SEZ in Baram would be 'a catalyst for clean energy adoption, rural transformation, and local value creation'. 'With our renewable energy projects and core M&E expertise, we are committed to working closely with the state government to support capacity building and infrastructure development in Baram,' he said. ES Sunlogy has completed over 13 projects totalling more than 300MWp of solar capacity nationwide. The company said it will also deploy solar systems to power agricultural, logistics, and rural development zones in Baram, in line with environmental, social and governance principles. — TMR
The Star
8 hours ago
- Business
- The Star
Sarawak mulls setting up energy policy council
KUCHING: Sarawak is considering a proposal to set up a council to oversee energy policies in the state, says Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg. The Premier said the state government was in the process of engaging with stakeholders, including the private sector, on the council's formation. "We are looking into the possibility of setting up a Sarawak Energy Council where we coordinate all the stakeholders so that their businesses and policies are in line with the state policy," he told reporters after launching the Sarawak Energy Transition Policy (SET-P) here on Monday (Aug 11). Abang Johari said the council was likely to be set up by next year once the engagement process was completed. "This is to ensure that the public and private sectors have a common position," he added. In his speech earlier, Abang Johari said SET-P was one of three landmark policies introduced by the Sarawak government to strengthen the state's environmental and economic resilience in the long term, along with the Sarawak Sustainability Blueprint and Sarawak Hydrogen Economy Roadmap. He said SET-P was a comprehensive policy document to transform Sarawak's energy sector. "It is a transformative policy that will guide our shift towards a low-carbon, secure and inclusive energy future while ensuring energy security, promoting environmental sustainability and maintaining economic affordability," he said. Abang Johari said the policy was projected to contribute RM550bil in cumulative gross domestic product (GDP), create over 80,000 high-paid jobs and attract RM580bil-700bil in investments by 2050. He said over 75% of the income generated was expected to benefit the low- and middle-income groups. "This will ensure that our energy transition is just and inclusive," he said. The policy is anchored on seven pillars of renewable energy, natural gas, energy efficiency, low-carbon mobility, clean hydrogen, CCUS (carbon capture, utilisation and storage) and alternative energy. Abang Johari called for strong collaboration across all sectors to realise the policy's vision. He said Sarawak also welcomed international partners to bring in innovation, investment and technical expertise in line with the policy.
Borneo Post
8 hours ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Sarawak mulls setting up energy council, says Premier
Abang Johari (centre) speaks during a press conference after launching the Sarawak Energy Transition Policy (SET-P) at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) here today. — Photo by Mohd Faisal Ahmad KUCHING (Aug 11): Sarawak is considering establishing an energy council to coordinate stakeholders, businesses, and policies in line with the state's energy agenda, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the council would be formed after engagements with relevant parties. 'This is part of the process: the engagement with the private sector and the public sector at the meeting point. After that, the policy will be formulated. 'We'll see what happens next year,' said Abang Johari at a press conference after launching the Sarawak Energy Transition Policy (SET-P) at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) here today. Speaking on SET-P, he said it is related to the policies Sarawak wants to develop, namely economic activities, particularly the low-carbon economy. 'It involves the use of environmentally friendly energy, meaning sustainable energy that revolves around renewable energy. 'We have launched our hydrogen policy as well as the low-carbon policy. Today marks the implementation of the energy transition towards another type of economy in line with global demands, as outlined in the outcomes of conferences of the parties starting from Kyoto, Paris, Dubai, and Baku, and possibly in Brazil next year,' he said. He said the SET-P is aligned with international standards, the global economic landscape, and the requirements of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) compliance. 'We are very fortunate that we have the means to produce renewable energy and a lot of interest from our partners, meaning the global interest in investing in Sarawak because of our ample resources in terms of energy mix, particularly hydro,' he said. He added that the next wave would focus on Sarawak's solar energy potential and its gas road map. 'We expect investment over the next 10 years, roughly as I mentioned over RM700 billion, because this is a very capital-intensive investment. 'That would produce high-quality jobs and will be part of our preparation by giving free tertiary education to get this workforce employed in the new economy that is being implemented in Sarawak. 'I must also share that the experts who have been observing us acknowledge the fact that we have what we call natural capital,' he said. However, he said what Sarawak is lacking now is human capital that matches the value chain of its natural capital. 'That is where our policy is brought, and because of the needs of this policy, we have to prepare the younger generation to fill the missing gap between natural capital as well as the new product as a result of a changing economic environment throughout the world. 'So, we are going to be sort of world players in this transition period. 'That's why our energy policy must be clear and today we have this transition policy, so that everybody knows and everybody can participate and formulate their policy towards the needs of the state,' said Abang Johari.
