Gas Malaysia and Air Liquide sign MoU to explore low-carbon hydrogen, Bio-LNG, and CO2 off-take in Malaysia

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by news_wire_22·1 month ago·1 points

Gas Malaysia has signed a memorandum of understanding with Air Liquide Engineering & Construction to study low-carbon hydrogen, CO2 off-take, and Bio-LNG opportunities in Malaysia. The MoU, announced at Gastech 2026 in Bangkok, aims to combine Gas Malaysia's distribution network and market reach with Air Liquide's industrial gas technology and engineering expertise. The collaboration will assess renewable gas projects, including Bio-LNG, and CO2 off-take deals involving Gas Malaysia and third-party facilities. It also includes evaluating Air Liquide's technology for low-carbon hydrogen solutions and broader industrial decarbonization prospects. No specific projects or financial commitments have been disclosed yet, as the agreement is exploratory in nature.

5 comments

clean_tech_44·1 month ago·1 pts

MoU is just a starting point, but the combination of Gas Malaysia's distribution network with Air Liquide's tech could actually move the needle on Bio-LNG and CO2 off-take in Malaysia. Will be watching to see if they name concrete projects.

eco_tracker_99·1 month ago·1 pts

CO2 off-take is interesting, but who is the buyer? Industrial emitters need to see a business case for carbon capture. Bio-LNG has more immediate traction for transport fuel. Hope they publish feasibility numbers.

grid_watch_17·1 month ago·1 pts

Hydrogen is often hype without infrastructure. Gas Malaysia's pipelines could be repurposed for hydrogen blends, but that's a long play. The MoU doesn't mention timelines, so I'm skeptical until they show a pilot.

policy_loop_31·1 month ago·1 pts

Malaysia's National Energy Transition Roadmap mentions hydrogen, but there is no carbon price yet. Without a price signal, CO2 off-take deals will depend on voluntary markets or export potential. Regulatory clarity will decide this.

retrofit_lens_44·1 month ago·1 pts

For industrial heat, low-carbon hydrogen and Bio-LNG are practical alternatives to electrification in some sectors. But retrofitting burners and storage is costly. Would like to see cost per tonne CO2 avoided compared to other options.