KUCHING: Sarawak is set to play a leading role in Southeast Asia’s transition towards clean energy as it prepares to host the Hydrogen Economy Forum (H2EF) 2025.
Taking place from May 13 to 14 at Hilton Kuching, the forum is an international platform aimed at promoting a future powered by hydrogen across the region.
It will bring together key players from industry, government and research sectors around the world, including delegations from Australia, Japan, Korea, Norway and Singapore.
Organised by the Ministry of Energy and Environmental Sustainability Sarawak, the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Malaysia, and Borneo Business Connect, with support from Business Events Sarawak, the forum aims to foster meaningful partnerships and accelerate the formulation of forward-looking policies in the energy sector.
As a key event ahead of the Asia Pacific Green Hydrogen Conference and Exhibition 2026, the forum is expected to generate strategic investments and strengthen global collaboration in support of Malaysia’s National Energy Transition Roadmap and worldwide decarbonisation efforts.
Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg will deliver the keynote address, outlining the state’s ambition to become a regional leader in hydrogen production and technology.
Over the two days, the forum will feature international perspectives, including a special session on hydrogen innovation in Norway, along with a technical workshop by Siemens focusing on energy management systems for hydrogen integration.
Among the organisations participating are the Economic Planning Unit Sarawak, Sarawak Economic Development Corporation, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Malaysia, NanoMalaysia Bhd, ICE Petroleum, Innovation Norway, Nel Hydrogen, Umoe Advanced Composites AS, Siemens, ERIA, Bureau Veritas, Blueleaf Energy, DNV, and Wood Mackenzie.
Registration is now open at hydrogenapac.com/h2ef, and for further details, Ms Teh can be reached at +60 82 555 189 or via email at secretariat@borneobizconnect.com.
