Sarawak surpasses 2030 renewable energy target 5 years early, hits 70 pct green power mix
KUCHING (May 29): Sarawak has officially surpassed its 2030 target of 60 per cent renewable energy in its installed power capacity, five years ahead of schedule, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
He said renewable sources now make up more than 70 per cent of Sarawak's total energy generation mix, with hydropower leading the charge.
'I am thrilled to announce that we have surpassed our 2030 target of 60 per cent renewables for installed power capacity ahead of schedule.
'Hydropower, our abundant natural resource, now contributes a staggering 70 per cent of our total energy generation mix,' he said during the Asia Carbon Conference 2025 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) today.
This achievement, he added, is a key milestone in Sarawak's bold transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy, a transformation he described as being driven by 'ambition, robust policy, and sustained dedication'.
He also revealed that the shift from fossil fuels has resulted in a 72 per cent reduction in Sarawak's grid carbon emissions between 2010 and 2023, contributing to cleaner air and a healthier environment for the state's nearly three million residents.
'We would like to outline a comprehensive and multi-faceted approach to climate action. Beyond hydropower, Sarawak is scaling up green hydrogen initiatives, implementing floating solar and mini-hydro projects, and promoting the adoption of electric vehicles across the state.
'Sarawak is rapidly establishing itself as a regional leader in carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), and a key hub for low-carbon innovation in Southeast Asia,' he said.
Notably, he said Sarawak has committed to developing four carbon storage sites by 2030, with its state-owned entity Petros taking the lead.
He cited a recent agreement signed between Petros, Petronas and Japanese partners for storage at the M3 depleted field offshore of Sarawak. abang johari energy generation mix lead renewable energy
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