SIG on Hydrogen Economy

This SIG developed a holistic, evidence-based position paper focusing on the opportunities and implications for Malaysia to venture into Hydrogen Economy. The position paper was endorsed by 142nd ASM Council meeting on 3 December 2020.

The Position Paper emphasized that it was prudent and timely for Malaysia to build a climate-resilient energy system through early adoption of Hydrogen Economy as a key energy source. Two areas of demonstration project were proposed, that are demonstration projects for fuel cell public transport and logistics, and demonstration projects on industrial and residential power generation. A collaborative platform involving government, universities and potential industry players are crucial to build a strong ecosystem with all relevant stakeholders, where a designated government agency shall be chosen to champion the development of Hydrogen Economy in the country.

Regulations and standards shall be reformed to enable deployment of hydrogen technologies in our energy system. Lastly, there is a need for significant national funding and incentive to support the adoption of hydrogen economy in phases.

The position paper has been presented to NanoMalaysia Berhad, Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Centre (MGTC) and NanoVerify Sdn Bhd (NVSB) in December 2020. The position paper will be taken as input and baseline for a project on developing a Hydrogen Economy Roadmap which will be commissioned by MOSTI. The Hydrogen Economy Roadmap study will be led by NanoMalaysia and ASM, NVSB and MGTC will be strategic partners for the study.

At a Glance

Chair: Professor Dato’ Ir Dr Wan Ramli

Wan Daud FASc