By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, June 22: Sarawak’s hydrogen mobility push is gaining further momentum with the soon-to-be-operational PETROS Multifuel Station (MFS) in Batu Kawa—marking the State’s 11th MFS and second flagship station capable of dispensing hydrogen.
Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian visited the new station site today and was briefed by SEDC Energy Sdn Bhd (SEDCE) on the progress and features of the facility.
According to SEDCE, the station’s physical structure has been fully completed and is currently undergoing regulatory checks ahead of official operations.
MFS Batu Kawa follows in the footsteps of MFS Darul Hana and is equipped to provide conventional fuels, electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging, and hydrogen refuelling.
The hydrogen for Batu Kawa will be transported from Darul Hana via tube trailers using a Mobile Hydrogen Refuelling System—marking the first such distribution model in the region.
“The station reflects Sarawak’s ongoing commitment to developing a comprehensive hydrogen refuelling infrastructure across major cities,” SEDCE said in a statement.
In a move to support local livelihoods, SEDCE appointed Koperasi Bomba & Penyelamat Malaysia (KOBOPEM) earlier this year as the operator of the Batu Kawa station, aiming to create a sustainable income stream for cooperative members.
Currently, Sarawak has 10 fully operational MFS locations, including Darul Hana (Kuching), Daro, Kanowit, Kuala Matu, Brooke Drive (Sibu), Selangau, Tatau, Kapit, Sungai Asap, and Jepak.
With Batu Kawa nearing launch, four more flagship stations are in the pipeline for Sri Aman, Sibu, Bintulu, and Miri, with construction in Bintulu expected to begin in the second half of this year.
These flagship stations form the backbone of Sarawak’s hydrogen network, while standard MFS provide conventional fuels and EV charging services.
Meanwhile, three MFS are under construction and over 40 more sites are in the planning stages. All future stations will incorporate EV charging alongside traditional fuel services.
As the new energy arm of the Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), SEDCE—established in 2019—has been spearheading the development of the state’s hydrogen economy.
Among its key initiatives are the Rembus Hydrogen Plant, which will supply hydrogen for the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS), and international hydrogen collaborations under the Sarawak Hydrogen Hub including the H2ornbill (Japan) and H2biscus (South Korea) projects.
With these developments, Sarawak continues to position itself as a national leader in hydrogen energy, in support of Malaysia’s Net Zero 2050 target. — DayakDaily
