Sarawak carbon storage capacity could boost regional hydrogen economy and carbon markets
theborneopost.comA recent article from Borneo Post highlights Sarawak's potential to use its carbon storage capacity as a key enabler for a regional hydrogen economy. The region's geological formations could store CO2 captured from hydrogen production, making the hydrogen cleaner and more viable for export. This aligns with broader efforts to decarbonize industrial sectors and create new carbon credit opportunities in Southeast Asia. For carbon market participants, this development matters because it ties carbon capture and storage directly to hydrogen production, a growing low-carbon fuel. If Sarawak scales this, it could generate verifiable carbon credits from storage operations and attract climate finance. The article is worth reading for anyone tracking how carbon storage infrastructure can support hydrogen hubs and regional decarbonization goals.