A joint venture (JV) of Allyssa Certification Sdn Bhd and New Space Technology (NST) Company Limited has announced plans to launch a hydrogen-based power plant in Sabah, Malaysia, using ocean water to generate 100 per cent green hydrogen. The project will serve the Brunei Darussalam–Indonesia–Malaysia–Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) region.
The technology will be developed with German expertise, will operate at room temperature, require no external energy, with low catalyser costs, and will produce zero emissions. Verified tests confirm the technology generates 98 per cent pure green hydrogen.
The project aims to develop new energy sources, focusing on integrated hydrogen-based and solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants for the region. Pilot sites in Sabah include Tuaran, Kota Belud, Kudat, and Kota Marudu. The commercialisation process will integrate the technology into existing grid systems, including off-grid setups. Collaboration with CAMRIC-UMS will initiate R&D programs and secure funding from sources like Green Climate Funds and BIMP-EAGA partners.
The cost of green hydrogen production with this technology is expected to be below USD 2.5 per kg, significantly lower than current methods. The project will integrate solar power systems, aligning with the Blue Economy criteria and supporting the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) Secretariat’s initiatives.