Malaysia and Japan are moving forward with a large-scale green hydrogen corridor, positioning Sarawak as a key regional export hub and Japan as a major clean energy importer. The partnership is focused on establishing a robust hydrogen supply chain using Sarawak’s hydropower resources, with green hydrogen set to be exported to Japan via advanced hydrogen carriers such as methylcyclohexane (MCH) and ammonia.
Backed by companies including SEDC Energy, Petros, ENEOS, Sumitomo Corporation, and JAPEX, the project aims to supply up to 240,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2035. The initiative also integrates carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies to maintain low emissions, with Malaysia’s M3 offshore site identified for carbon storage. With Japan targeting 3 million tonnes of hydrogen consumption by 2030, the corridor represents a strategic shift from fossil fuel trade to long-term green energy cooperation.
Currently in the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) phase, the project has received high-level support from Malaysian and Japanese leadership. It is expected to begin commercial operations by 2030, driving job creation, private investment, and a transition to a low-carbon economy across the region.