Sarawak’s role in global renewable energy recognised with debut at ADIPEC 2024

KUCHING (Nov 7): Sarawak’s maiden participation in the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (Adipec) 2024 reflects global industry players’ recognition of the region’s efforts in the development of sustainable energy.

Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said it is this recognition that the state and Malaysia were invited as a panellist in the discussion on the direction of hydrogen at the world’s largest energy conference.

“Although this is Sarawak’s first time participating in Adipec, the largest exhibition and conference in the world, it signifies global recognition of Sarawak’s role and contributions,” he said in an exclusive interview with Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) and TV Sarawak (TVS) on Wednesday.

Earlier, the Premier participated as a panellist in a focus discussion at Adipec 2024 held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec).

The Premier explained that key industry players from countries like Japan and South Korea are now viewing Sarawak as a partner in renewable energy development.

“You can see the companies involved and the key personalities contributing to these discussions.

“I believe Sarawak is now recognised as one of the important players in global energy development,” he said as quoted by Ukas in a statement.

For the record, Adipec 2024 at Adnec has evolved into a major energy technology platform, no longer limited to just the oil and gas sector.

The conference, which concluded yesterday, saw a significant increase in participation from artificial intelligence (AI) industry players with around 2,500 exhibitors and over 200,000 visitors from around the world.

Also present were Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Dato Sri Julaihi Narawi, State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki, Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh, Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni, along with other senior officials of the Sarawak government.