By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, June 19: SEDC Energy (SEDCE) has been appointed the exclusive partner of global sustainable fuels provider RAW Energy to promote and distribute its revolutionary Hybrid Tropical Grass (HTG) pellets in Sarawak.
According to a press release, the HTG pellets will be supplied to power generation facilities and other users that require scalable clean energy solutions.
At the same time, the partnership aims to bring local communities to be part of the sustainable agenda by providing the HTG feedstock through new cultivations.
RAW Energy’s Group chief executive officer (CEO) Ramsay Wilson commented that this partnership between SEDCE and RAW Energy, being the exclusive supplier of HTG pellets to SEDCE and energy assets within Sarawak, represents more than just a strategic business alignment.
“This heralds a transformative era in renewable energy adoption across Sarawak.
“By embracing cutting-edge biomass technology, SEDCE is setting an inspiring precedent for other global communities striving to balance industrial growth with environmental preservation,” said Ramsay.
Ramsay also said their HTG pellets are revolutionising the biomass sector and will redefine energy benchmarks on an international scale.
“With a carbon cycle measured in days versus decades and a thermal energy content exceeding that of wood pellets, we offer a glimpse into a future where sustainable energy sources can outperform and replace traditional fuels such as coal and wood pellets in terms of ecological impact, efficiency, and scalability,” he said, noting that by utilising resources like RAW Energy, Sarawak is fostering a circular economy, transforming agricultural products into valuable energy commodities.
“This initiative will create a ripple effect, encouraging further investment in green technologies.
“This will also bolster the region’s economic and environmental resilience. Sarawak is positioned to contribute significantly to the global dialogue on renewable energy, showcasing how regional resources can be harnessed for planetary benefit,” he added.
The press release further stated that HTG is a sterile hybrid combination of Pennisetum purpureum (Napier) and Pennisetum americanum (Pearl millet) grass, which was imported under permit by the founders of RAW Energy back in 2014 and is grown on large-scale farms in Bintulu.
HTG is a fast-growing, high-yielding energy grass that perfectly harnesses the power of tropical photosynthesis and rainfall and is grown on unproductive marginal land without the food vs energy conflict.
SEDC Energy is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Sarawak Economic Development Corporation, a government-linked corporation of the Sarawak Government, and views this partnership as a significant step in Sarawak’s journey towards greener energy.
SEDCE CEO Robert Hardin commented that this partnership represents a crucial step in Sarawak’s decarbonisation journey toward achieving the Net Zero 2050 target by utilising its biomass resources for energy generation.
“RAW’s hybrid tropical grass does not compete with our food source, which aligns with UNSDG 15 that promotes the sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems and halts land degradation.
“We also plan to introduce the cultivation of this hybrid grass, along with RAW Energy, to rural communities in phases,” said Robert.
Both SEDCE and RAW Energy recently entered the agreement, paving the way for another path towards decarbonisation efforts not only for Sarawak but also Malaysia and the region for Net Zero 2050. — DayakDaily
