By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Oct 24: Sarawak will soon embark on a pioneering Proof-of-Concept (PoC) shipment trial to transport clean hydrogen in solid form using Hydrexia’s MHX container, with the journey beginning in Kuching, passing through Port Klang, Singapore, and Hong Kong, before returning to Kuching.
The initiative aims to demonstrate the technology readiness level (TRL) and safety of solid hydrogen transport across road, rail, and sea.
The project is led by SEDC Energy Sdn Bhd (SEDCE), the new energy arm of the Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), in collaboration with global hydrogen technology provider Hydrexia. Together, they aim to advance Sarawak’s capability to produce, store, and export clean hydrogen across regional and international markets.
SEDCE chief executive officer Robert Hardin said the solid-state method enables safe transportation at ambient pressure and temperature while maintaining the highest purity standards.
“After several studies and engagements with relevant agencies, we found that transporting hydrogen in solid-state form is most suitable for small and medium volumes.
“We are confident that this PoC will open up more market opportunities for Sarawak and pave the way for commercial-scale exports,” he said in a media release on Thursday (Oct 23).
The MHX container technology offers multiple advantages, including enhanced safety, risk mitigation, and cost efficiency, making it a promising solution for early-stage hydrogen exports. Based on magnesium solid-state storage in a standardised 20-foot container, the technology delivers high energy density and greater logistics flexibility.
SEDC chairman Datuk Amar Abdul Aziz Husain emphasised that the PoC showcases Sarawak’s growing expertise not only in producing but also in transporting and exporting clean hydrogen safely.
“By leveraging Hydrexia’s MHX solid-state technology, we are validating both the technology and the cross-border logistics essential for hydrogen trade. This initiative builds confidence among offtakers, regulators, and partners, while positioning Sarawak as a trusted regional supplier and advancing Malaysia’s energy transition goals,” he said.
Hydrexia, an integrated hydrogen technology solution provider with a global presence, specialises in hydrogen production, storage, transportation, and end-use applications.
“We are proud to partner with SEDCE in making this historic shipment possible. The MHX system is unlocking new export pathways and demonstrating how hydrogen can be traded safely across borders,” said Alex Fang, chairman and CEO of Hydrexia.
Under the PoC, hydrogen molecules from the Darul Hana Hydrogen Plant are transported via tube trailers for hydrogenation, where the gas molecules are absorbed into the MHX unit. The solidified hydrogen is then exported to its offtake destination, where it is dehydrogenated for utilisation.
Established in 2019, SEDCE is developing Sarawak’s full hydrogen value chain — from production to application. Its major projects include the Rembus Hydrogen Plant, which will power the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS), and the Sarawak Hydrogen Hub in Bintulu, which will supply hydrogen for both domestic use and export.
Through these strategic initiatives, SEDCE continues to strengthen Sarawak’s position as a regional clean energy leader, propelling Malaysia’s journey toward net-zero emissions by 2050 in line with the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) and Sarawak’s Hydrogen Economy Roadmap. — DayakDaily
