From left: Sarawak Economic Development Corp chairman Tan Sri Dr Abd Aziz Husain, Deputy Energy and Environmental Sustainability Minister Dr Hazland Abang Hipni, Deputy Premier of Sarawak Professor Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian, Sarawak Energy group CEO Datuk Sharbini Suhaili, SEDC Energy CEO Robert Hardin, Gentari CEO Sushil Purohit, Gentari chairman and Petronas president and CEO Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik Tengku Aziz and Deputy State Secretary of Sarawak Datuk Dr Muhammad Abdullah Zaideel

KUALA LUMPUR (June 27): Petroleum Nasional Bhd’s (Petronas) wholly owned subsidiary Gentari Sdn Bhd has signed two strategic collaboration agreements (SCAs) with Sarawak Energy Bhd (SEB) and SEDC Energy Sdn Bhd to explore potential opportunities to work together in developing and deploying clean energy solutions in Sarawak.

Gentari’s collaboration with SEB will focus on diversifying and enhancing Sarawak’s energy mix, enabling a more sustainable and renewable supply of energy through the deployment of renewable energy projects, said the parties in a statement on Tuesday (June 27).

The clean energy solutions provider’s SCA with SEDC Energy — a unit of Sarawak Economic Development Corp — will focus on the production of green hydrogen by making full use of the state’s plentiful renewable resources.

Gentari, SEB and SEDC Energy will also be working together to set up a comprehensive and wide-ranging electric vehicle charging network in Sarawak, in a bid to promote green mobility solutions and encourage the adoption of low carbon transport.

“Our strategic partnership embodies a holistic approach to address the clean energy needs of Sarawak. By leveraging our expertise to enable end-to-end solutions, we aim to help foster a greener and more energy resilient future for the state, besides positioning Sarawak as a regional leader in clean energy, with a focus on the green hydrogen sector,” said Gentari chief executive officer Sushil Purohit during the signing ceremony at the Energy Asia conference here.

SEB group CEO Sharbini Suhaili said with its generation mix mainly comprising hydropower, SEB is well positioned to enhance and diversify the state’s energy sources and further decarbonise its transportation sector.

“This collaboration reflects our commitment to driving Sarawak’s energy transition and decarbonisation initiatives, while reinforcing our position as a regional leader in the renewable energy sector. This partnership is a significant step towards realising our vision of achieving sustainable growth and prosperity for our communities in Sarawak, all while safeguarding the environment,” he added.

SEDC Energy CEO Robert Hardin said this collaborative partnership encompasses a comprehensive approach to meet Sarawak’s clean energy requirements. "By harnessing each other’s expertise to apply integrated solutions, our objective is clear on contributing to a greener and more resilient energy future for the state. Additionally, our focus on the clean hydrogen sector aims to position Sarawak as a regional frontrunner in clean energy.”