Malaysia is committed to achieving its net zero by 2050 goal, positioning itself as a leader in Southeast Asia for reducing emissions from carbon-intensive industries.
The country is becoming a renewable energy hub and is actively looking for technologies, services, and expertise that can support its rapidly growing energy transition industries.
Among these industries is a focus on solar, hydrogen, and waste-to-energy.
The Australian Government through Austrade is encouraging closer ties with Malaysia.
Australia has abundant natural resources and essential minerals required for clean energy technologies, ranging from batteries to wind turbines. Austrade says this makes Australia the partner of choice to help Malaysia – and Southeast Asia – achieve its energy security and sustainability goals.
Susan Kahwati, Head of Green Economy at Austrade, led a recent trade mission to Malaysia, including an Australian delegation of 30 representatives from 21 organisations.
The cohort of Australia’s energy transition solutions descended in Petronas’ flagship Energy Asia conference on 16-18 June in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and showcased cutting-edge solutions that can help drive Southeast Asia’s clean energy transition.
“Australia plays a vital role in the global energy transition, having taken steps to decarbonise grids and deploy solar and wind energy into our networks,” Kahwati says.
“Our presence at Energy Asia demonstrates Australia’s commitment towards contributing to Malaysia’s net zero objectives and our desire to collaborate with industry leaders to support the region’s clean energy ambitions.”
Austrade’s Trade and Investment Commissioner to Malaysia and Brunei Gregory Harvey says Malaysia’s strategic location and strong trade ties make it an ideal gateway to Southeast Asia.
The delegation was participating in the Innovating Southeast Asia’s Energy Transition mission under the Australia-Southeast Asia Business Exchange (SEABX) program.
Austrade, in partnership with Investment NSW and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, opened the Team Australia Pavillion at Energy Asia.
Austrade organised industry panel discussions and networking events, bringing together key industry stakeholders from Malaysia and Australia to explore strategic partnerships for clean energy transition in the region.
These market-driven events sparked engaging dialogue among the attendees around how Australia–Malaysia partnerships can lead to mutually beneficial outcomes and drive growth in the clean energy sector.
Write to Adam Orlando at Mining.com.au
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