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October 28, 2009 17:51 PM

ABB To Tap Green Energy Opportunities In Sarawak

KUCHING, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Power and automation technology group, ABB, is set to tap the green energy opportunities in Sarawak, especially in the Sarawak Corridor of Renewal Energy (SCORE).

ABB South Asia region manager, Sim Boon Kiat, said Sarawak's massive reserves of hydro-power, coal, natural gas as well as bio-mass would drive Sarawak's potential as a vital energy powerhouse for Malaysia as well as the region in the long term.

"ABB is set to pursue green energy opportunities in Sarawak with the opening of the new office here today. It is a momentous occasion as it marks ABB's ambitious foray into Sarawak to tap the enormous potential afforded by SCORE," he told reporters after the opening of the office here today.

Sim, who is also country manager of ABB Malaysia Sdn Bhd, said the new office would enable ABB to strengthen its reach in the Sarawak market and show its seriousness and commitment.

"It is an important platform, which allows us to better understand the challenges and opportunities in the market, and for building successful partnerships with our customers," he said.

He said the ABB customers in Kuching would receive innovative, timely and practical solutions comparable to the company's global standards and principles

Sim said ABB was committed towards ensuring that its extensive portfolio would be able to deliver solutions to put Sarawak on the map as a renewable energy powerhouse for Malaysia.

"SCORE, stretching for 320km along the coast from Tanjung Manis to Similajau, covers 70,709 sq km with a population of 607,800 people, will provide the impetus to fast-track the state's growth, pushing the economy to the next level in the coming decades," he said.

Energy resources, mainly hydro-power (20,000 MW), coal (1.46 billion metric tones) and natural gas (40.9 trillion cu ft) are readily available for the SCORE region, he said.

"This augurs well for ABB as the strong emphasis on renewable energy sources in the Sarawak corridor presents enormous opportunities for our technology, sustainable solutions and industry expertise," he said.

-- BERNAMA

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