Bamboo holds immense potential as renewable energy
LAWAS: The bamboo industry holds immense potential in the production of another renewable energy. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said for instance, the bamboo resources can be processed into pellets, serving as a biomass that can be utilised as fuel, similar to charcoal. “While there are other sources of biomass, but […]
The future of our renewable energy
BY GABRIEL LIHAN & ABIDGAIL MERTA GANGGANG KUCHING: Next to the Sejingkat Power Station, some 20 kms from Kuching City, is a five-hectare microalgae production facility. The CHITOSE Carbon Capture Central which produces microalgae is the largest production facility using a so-called flat-panel photobioreactor in the world. Besides ensuring Sarawak is at the forefront in […]
Indonesia recognises Sarawak’s renewable energy expertise
BINTULU: Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) recognises Sarawak’s experience and expertise in the renewable energy industry. As such, he is keen to collaborate with Sarawak to generate clean energy. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said three ways ago, Jokowi invited him to continue working with Indonesia to build hydro-electric dams in North […]
S’wak to help build Indonesia’s biggest hydropower plant
MALINAU (NORTH KALIMANTAN): Sarawak is ready to share its experience in the field of renewable energy generation with neighbouring countries beginning with the construction of the largest hydroelectric power station in Indonesia at Mentarang River. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this would be for the common benefit and goal of […]
Talk on green hydrogen
KUCHING: Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (SBC) will be hosting a talk entitled ‘Green Hydrogen from Biomass’ today. In its Facebook post, SBC said the talk would be delivered by Professor Dr Masaharu Komiyama from the Chemical Engineering Department and Centre for Biofuel and Biochemical Research, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) and his research focused on catalysis and […]
