Sarawak To Establish Hydrogen Certification Platform To Strengthen Market Integrity

KUCHING, July 10 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak government will establish its own hydrogen certification platform aligned with international standards to ensure transparency and traceability in supporting market integrity.

According to a statement issued by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS), Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this while delivering his keynote address titled “Sarawak’s Hydrogen Vision: Catalysing Green Growth for ASEAN and Beyond” at the World Hydrogen Asia Conference 2025 in Tokyo, Japan, today.

Abang Johari said Sarawak was also making efforts to secure long-term international sales and purchase agreements to boost investor confidence in the state’s large-scale hydrogen industry.

“The state government has taken proactive measures with the launch of the Sarawak Hydrogen Economy Roadmap (SHER), a long-term plan aimed at positioning Sarawak as a cost-competitive, reliable and scalable hydrogen producer.

“More importantly, Sarawak is investing in technology and innovation, as we recognise that continuous improvement is key to staying competitive in the ever-evolving energy landscape,” he said in the statement.

UKAS also said the Sarawak government was exploring the possibility of establishing a common certification platform to be adopted at both ASEAN and international levels.

Abang Johari said the standard must align with global benchmarks, as it has the potential to serve as a catalyst for a voluntary carbon trading market in the long term.

He also emphasised that the initiative must be supported by strong drivers such as governance, infrastructure, financing, workforce development and regulatory clarity to position Sarawak as a regional leader in the green hydrogen sector.

Abang Johari undertook a two-day official working visit to Tokyo starting yesterday to attend the prestigious conference.

--BERNAMA