KUCHING, June 13 — Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg today said the state government, through the state-owned Sarawak Petroleum Berhad (Petros), has undertaken the first carbon capture storage (CCS) project in the Kasawari fields, off the coast of Sarawak.
He said the project is anticipated to reduce up to 3.3 million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually, making it one of the world’s largest offshore CCS projects.
“This achievement firmly positions Sarawak as a global leader in this cutting-edge technology,” he said at the opening of the 5th edition of the International Energy Week hosted by the state Ministry of Energy and Environmental Sustainability.
“It will also demonstrate, without a shadow of a doubt, Sarawak’s capability in managing CCS through proper legislation, regulations and world-class standards on par with international level CCS operations,” he added.
Abang Johari said the state government is committed to collaborating with its international partners, sharing its experiences, and learning from others.
“We firmly believe that through collective action, we can achieve a greener, more sustainable future for everyone,” he said, adding the Sarawak government actively welcomes other nations to collaborate and develop new projects in partnership as it strives to combat climate change and forge a sustainable future.
He added that the state possesses vast potential for carbon storage estimated at nine billion metric tonnes of carbon dioxide to store under the seabed of its continental shelf.
“Our offshore depleted or abandoned petroleum fields offer an ideal location for secure and permanent storage of captured carbon dioxide.
“This presents a significant prospect for oil and gas companies and heavy industries to store their captured CO2 emissions and fulfill their obligations in reducing CO2 emissions,” he added.
He said the state government will also continue to improve the laws, policy and regulations to ensure ease of doing business in Sarawak, further accelerating economic growth.
The IEW will feature speakers from Korea, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Abu Dhabi and Malaysia, apart from incorporating roundtable sessions focusing on “Net Zero Carbon Future — Challenges and Opportunities”, Sarawak Investment: Fuelling Sarawak’s Sustainable Future” and “Focus on Indonesia”.
