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Sarawak’s ambitions to become a green hydrogen export hub have gained renewed momentum with ACWA Power reaffirming its partnership with SEDC Energy Sdn Bhd (SEDCE) to pursue multi-gigawatt renewable-powered hydrogen production in the Malaysian state.

The integration of large-scale solar and battery storage in Australia is accelerating, with Gentari’s 243 MWp Maryvale Solar & Energy Storage project in New South Wales (NSW) breaking ground this week.

Neuman & Esser (NEA) Ltd., Hydrogen de France (HDF) Energy, and the German International Cooperation Society (GIZ) have signed a Letter of Intent to jointly explore hybrid hydrogen and battery-powered ferries for inter-island transport.

POSCO Future M has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Chinese precursor producer CNGR and its Korean subsidiary FINO Inc. to expand LFP cathode production capacity.

Fortescue has closed a 14.2 billion-yuan ($2 billion) loan from a syndicate of Chinese, Australian, and international banks — but none of the capital will fund its delayed hydrogen developments.

The Sarawak government’s bet on hydrogen-powered public transport is drawing mounting criticism, with opposition lawmakers questioning both its technical reliability and economic justification.

Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad (BPHB) has set its sights on becoming a central player in Sarawak’s low-carbon transition, signing three separate Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to advance liquid hydrogen infrastructure, Bio-LNG feasibility, and bioethanol and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production.

As China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) penetration rate surpasses 50%, the first major wave of EVs is exiting warranty coverage—exposing a costly weak spot in the sector’s after-sales ecosystem.

On August 8th at 10 AM CET, Jack Rickers, Commercial & Business Development Lead at Hiringa Energy, delivered a detailed briefing on the Good Earth Green Hydrogen & Ammonia (GEGHA) project—a A$115 million commercial pilot in Moree, NSW, positioned to disrupt Australia’s fertilizer markets and advance agricultural decarbonization.

As Hong Kong intensifies its efforts to decarbonize its energy systems, a newly announced strategic partnership between The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) and CIMC ENRIC Holdings signals a targeted push into green methanol and hydrogen development.