KUCHING, May 29: Sarawak is poised to increase its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by RM120 billion and generate 185,000 high-income jobs through a series of strategic energy and gas industry projects.
Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg emphasised that with Sarawak’s legislative and executive authority over gas distribution now firmly established, the State government will ensure regulatory clarity and long-term stability to drive the growth of its gas industry.
“The Sarawak government will implement plans to increase gas production within its territory, sustainable utilisation gas by industries and for production of clean energy.
“These efforts will provide ample investment opportunities in the upstream, midstream and downstream activities for both foreign and local investors,” he said during his winding up speech in the Sarawak Legislative Assembly Sitting yesterday.
Key initiatives include the development of carbon capture and storage (CCS) sites to harness the Sarawak’s vast untapped gas reserves off western Sarawak, with the aim of securing sufficient supply for the Kuching Low Carbon Gas Hub currently under planning.
Playing a central role in these efforts is Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS), Sarawak’s oil and gas company, which will act as the gas aggregator and resource manager.
PETROS will be tasked with expanding gas distribution infrastructure, ensuring consistent gas supply for industrial and residential use, and developing CCS facilities to support industrial activities tied to the Low Carbon Gas Hub.
Abang Johari stressed that energy security is essential to Sarawak’s vision of inclusive and rapid development.
“As our population and economy grow, so does our demand for energy. We must ensure it remains reliable, affordable and uninterrupted for all Sarawakians,” he said.
Quoting former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, the Premier added, “Energy is the golden thread that connects economic growth, social equity, and environmental sustainability.”
He said this principle anchors Sarawak’s drive toward a resilient energy ecosystem to power long-term progress.
In line with the Post-Covid Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 and the upcoming Sarawak Energy Transition Policy (SET-P), the State is targeting renewables to account for 60 to 70 per cent of its energy mix by 2035.
To support this shift, Sarawak will pursue large-scale renewable energy projects through the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model, with the goal of reaching 10 gigawatts of installed capacity by 2030 and 15 gigawatts by 2035.
He highlighted that private sector interest is already strong in solar, bioenergy, and waste-to-energy projects.
However, the Premier noted that to fully realise these ambitions, Sarawak must modernise its transmission and distribution infrastructure and aggregate feedstock supply to support higher penetration of variable renewable energy sources.
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The tallest flagpole in the country sits near the DUN Complex in this file photo.
Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg emphasised that with Sarawak’s legislative and executive authority over gas distribution now firmly established, the State government will ensure regulatory clarity and long-term stability to drive the growth of its gas industry.
“The Sarawak government will implement plans to increase gas production within its territory, sustainable utilisation gas by industries and for production of clean energy.
“These efforts will provide ample investment opportunities in the upstream, midstream and downstream activities for both foreign and local investors,” he said during his winding up speech in the Sarawak Legislative Assembly Sitting yesterday.
Key initiatives include the development of carbon capture and storage (CCS) sites to harness the Sarawak’s vast untapped gas reserves off western Sarawak, with the aim of securing sufficient supply for the Kuching Low Carbon Gas Hub currently under planning.
Playing a central role in these efforts is Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS), Sarawak’s oil and gas company, which will act as the gas aggregator and resource manager.
PETROS will be tasked with expanding gas distribution infrastructure, ensuring consistent gas supply for industrial and residential use, and developing CCS facilities to support industrial activities tied to the Low Carbon Gas Hub.
Abang Johari stressed that energy security is essential to Sarawak’s vision of inclusive and rapid development.
“As our population and economy grow, so does our demand for energy. We must ensure it remains reliable, affordable and uninterrupted for all Sarawakians,” he said.
Quoting former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, the Premier added, “Energy is the golden thread that connects economic growth, social equity, and environmental sustainability.”
He said this principle anchors Sarawak’s drive toward a resilient energy ecosystem to power long-term progress.
In line with the Post-Covid Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 and the upcoming Sarawak Energy Transition Policy (SET-P), the State is targeting renewables to account for 60 to 70 per cent of its energy mix by 2035.
To support this shift, Sarawak will pursue large-scale renewable energy projects through the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model, with the goal of reaching 10 gigawatts of installed capacity by 2030 and 15 gigawatts by 2035.
He highlighted that private sector interest is already strong in solar, bioenergy, and waste-to-energy projects.
However, the Premier noted that to fully realise these ambitions, Sarawak must modernise its transmission and distribution infrastructure and aggregate feedstock supply to support higher penetration of variable renewable energy sources.
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The tallest flagpole in the country sits near the DUN Complex in this file photo.