Sarawak’s first hydrogen plant will be built this year at Samalaju, Bintulu, according to Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability Dr. Hazland Abang Hipni.

According to him, two foreign corporations, Samsung from Korea and Sumitomo from Japan, would collaborate on the plant’s development.

“The building of this facility is estimated to take two to three years, and when it is finished, it will be utilized to manufacture hydrogen energy.”

“Apart from our personal use here in Sarawak, it will also be exported, with all proceeds going to the Sarawak government,” he stated today at Mydin Tunku Vista Petra Jaya’s World Environment Day event.

He did stress out, however, that this does not imply that Sarawak would solely rely on hydrogen energy.

“On top of other fuels like solar energy, electricity, and gas, Sarawak will only utilize 60% hydrogen,” he continued.

Furthermore, he stated that hydrogen energy is likely to become the primary source of energy in the future due to its ability to generate power.

“We are lucky because Sarawak has a variety of natural resources, including rivers and significant rainfall rates.

“As a result, such resources must be used for Sarawak’s best interests, as anybody can manufacture hydrogen energy if they have the requisite resources.”

“As a result of the creation of this hydrogen plant, we will be able to not only reduce our reliance on foreign oil and gas but also export our own hydrogen to nations in need, resulting in advantages for Sarawak,” he said.

Meanwhile, other intriguing events commemorating the importance of the environment were organized in connection with the observance of World Environment Day, which happens on June 5.

‘Only One Earth’ is the theme for this year’s World Environment Day.