Sarawak's Green Energy Revolution: Turning Cow Dung into Hydrogen Fuel
Key Ideas
- Premier Abang Johari highlights the potential of harnessing methane from cow dung to produce hydrogen fuel for Sarawak's green energy agenda.
- Sarawak is embracing a circular economy model by converting organic waste like palm oil waste into valuable resources like biomass and biofuel.
- The State government's investment in a circular economy project in Lubok Antu aims to reduce animal feed costs and explore the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel from biofuel.
- Efforts align with Sarawak's Sustainability Blueprint and United Nations' ESG goals to drive sustainable development in urban areas, agriculture, and society.
Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg of Sarawak envisions a green energy future by utilizing cow dung to generate hydrogen fuel. Speaking at the International Day of Forests 2025 celebration in Kuching, he emphasized the potential of converting methane from livestock waste into valuable energy resources. This initiative is part of Sarawak's circular economy model, aiming to transform organic by-products like palm oil waste into biomass and biofuel. A circular economy project in Lubok Antu, supported by an RM30 million investment, is set to pioneer these efforts. By processing palm kernel into biomass and biofuel, the project seeks to produce animal feed and explore the conversion of biofuel into Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for aeroplanes.
Premier Abang Johari highlighted the successful trials of using locally produced biomass feed on cows and goats, showing promising results that can help reduce animal feed costs, especially during peak seasons like Hari Raya Korban. The biofuel derived from palm waste not only benefits the environment but can also be refined into SAF, offering a sustainable energy source for aviation. These innovative approaches align with Sarawak's Sustainability Blueprint, focusing on urban development, agriculture, and society, in line with the United Nations' ESG goals.
The Premier's call to 'monetize the waste, not waste the waste' has gained regional traction, reflecting a growing commitment towards sustainable practices in Sarawak. The government's efforts, supported by key officials and agencies like the Forest Department of Sarawak, signify a significant step towards a greener and more sustainable future for the region.
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