Petaling Jaya:Malaysia’s economy is expected to further prosper in 2050, with the Hydrogen Economy Technology Roadmap (HETR) contributing about RM1.5 trillion to GDP and creating 200,000 new jobs, says Science and Technology. said the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Innovation. Dr. Datuk Aminuddin Hashim.
He told The Sun that Malaysia is already on track to become a greener country with lower carbon emissions thanks to the recently launched HETR.
“Hydrogen is a clean-burning fuel that produces heat and electricity using only water vapor as a by-product. HETR is tied to the National Energy Policy 2022-2040 and the National Energy Transition Roadmap.
“These policies lay the foundation for Malaysia to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. Even before then, and by 2030, the country’s GDP contribution will be 60 billion yen. It will be ringgit.”
He said Malaysia could produce hydrogen using abundant renewable resources such as solar, wind and hydropower.
“Malaysia’s strategic landscape allows us to produce large amounts of renewable electricity. Therefore, it is well-suited for hydrogen production.
“Hydropower is abundant in Sabah and Sarawak, while solar power and ocean energy such as wave and tidal energy can be used for power generation in Peninsular Malaysia. Renewable electricity can be used to power the process of producing hydrogen. It is used to supply.”
Mr Aminuddin said Sarawak is leading the way in the implementation of hydrogen-powered public transport and refueling infrastructure in East Malaysia, taking advantage of the abundant hydropower available for hydrogen production.
“Many local organizations in Sarawak produce and use hydrogen, such as Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) Energy.
“SEDC Energy has signed agreements with other local organizations to facilitate the introduction of electrolyzers that use electricity to produce hydrogen.
“We are currently planning to invest in a manufacturing plant and aim to mass produce electrolyzers by 2024.”
He also said a multi-fuel station has been opened in Kuching to supply hydrogen to the pumps of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
Mr. Aminaddin said that Petronas Technology Ventures, NanoMalaysia Berhad, Petronas through UMW Berhad, Malaysia Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation will establish the first mobile green hydrogen refueling station in Peninsular Malaysia.・He added that he is cooperating with the management.
“This partnership aims to increase the uptake of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and identify other financial and non-financial incentives to encourage the use of hydrogen vehicles in Malaysia, especially larger and longer ranges. .”
He said Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) and Petronas are working together to build a green hydrogen ecosystem.
He added that this includes green power supply, electrolyzers, hydrogen compression, storage and transportation.
“TNB is considering co-firing natural gas and green hydrogen for cleaner power generation at the Sultan Ismail power plant regeneration project in Paka, Terengganu. It is expected to be commissioned by 2030. ”
Aminuddin said several other projects are underway involving NanoMalaysia Berhad, a delivery agency under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.
“These projects include retrofitting buses to enable the use of hydrogen as a zero-emission range extender. These projects are expected to be completed between 2024 and 2025.”
Mr Aminuddin said Malaysia has many opportunities to explore in hydrogen production and the country’s current hydrogen efforts cover the entire supply chain and value chain.
“We can achieve our goal of net-zero GHG emissions by 2050, and we can produce not only hydrogen, but also equipment and technology to export to other countries.
“Malaysia can lead the way in developing new hydrogen technologies along the value chain, including solid-based technologies.”
Malaysia also expects excellent economic growth as the hydrogen industry has the potential to bring significant economic value to the country.