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H2X Commence Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Production in Sarawak, Malaysia

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H2X commence hydrogen fuel cell vehicle production in Sarawak, Malaysia.

Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), through its wholly owned subsidiary SEDC Energy has signed an MOU for an incorporated joint venture with H2X Global for the manufacturing, assembly & development a range of strategic transport projects.

The joint venture is a long haul commitment to develop component and vehicle production in the long term and to immediately begin with assembly of relevant vehicles from the Warrego Pick up to City Buses and also H2x Hydrogen Powered Generators, taking advantage of the Hydrogen distribution network set up within Sarawak State Malaysia.

SEDC Energy has developed the strategic blueprint for Sarawak to become a hub for the emerging ASEAN hydrogen energy market in Asia with visionary planning which involves a wide range of hydrogen infrastructure projects.

The Sarawak Government first introduced hydrogen powered vehicles in the State in 2019 and the new agreement will see H2X supply and assemble further vehicles including buses to meet the growing demand.

H2X Global founder and CEO, Brendan Norman, said Sarawak was already well ahead of most States in the region and was well advanced in the establishment of long term hydrogen production for both domestic and export use.

Mr Robert Hardin, CEO of SEDC Energy, said Sarawak had a unique opportunity to become a leader in the development of renewable energy transport.

Mr Robert Hardin, CEO of SEDC Energy:

We have been using Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles for a few years now as Sarawak was an early adopter and now we are adding projects such as hydrogen production to supply our neighbours who are now also embracing hydrogen and other forms of renewable energy.

H2X is a global leader in fuel cell technology and we believe the joint venture will bring significant economic & environmental benefits to Sarawak & the Sarawak Southern Region Development for Malaysia & the ASEAN region.”

Mr Norman, who is attending COP26 in Glasgow with H2X as an Australian representative company, said the foresight of the Sarawak authorities to take the lead in the hydrogen economy would create many new industries and high value jobs for the region.

Highlights:

  • Sarawak gears up to become Hydrogen Epicentre of South East Asia
  • H2X to initially build Fuel Cell Electric buses for the Sarawak Transport System in the next 18 months.
  • New Hydrogen Production Plant to exceed domestic needs and create a new export revenue stream for Sarawak
  • H2X team to create a training Centre of Excellence to help build local jobs with high level hydrogen technology knowledge and expertise.

H2X commence Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle production in Sarawak, Malaysia, November 4, 2021

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