Sarawak poised to become strategic green fuel hub for regional shipping

DayakDaily Dayangku Hidayatul · News & blogs · Oct 8

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According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), he said the cooperation was expanding to explore Sarawak’s role in developing a low-carbon fuel supply chain.
“We have been discussing with Malaysia and now Sarawak how to develop a low-carbon fuel ecosystem for green shipping, looking at what the shipping industry will need in the future,” he said.
Australia could contribute expertise in green fuel production, shipping route and operations regulation, as well as other technical areas, he added.

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By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, Oct 8: Sarawak is poised to become a strategic player in the region’s green shipping fuel supply chain, leveraging its established chemical and fuel industries to meet the maritime sector’s growing demand for cleaner energy.

Australian High Commission Second Secretary (Political-Economic) Lachlan McPhee said Sarawak had the industrial strengths and strategic position to contribute to the development of a low-carbon fuel ecosystem for the regional shipping industry.

He said the opportunity was strengthened by Malaysia’s position as a regional transshipment hub and Australia’s expertise in green fuel production and shipping regulation.

“We see real opportunities for cooperation between Australia, Sarawak and Malaysia in the green fuel supply chain for shipping,” he said during a press conference after paying a courtesy call on Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg at the Satria Pertiwi Complex here today.

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Published: October 8, 2026 at 5:26 AM UTC
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