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Malaysia launches green hydrogen hub, hybrid hydro-floating solar project in Terengganu
by SHAUQI WAHAB
MALAYSIA has unveiled the Hybrid Hydro Floating Solar (HHFS) project and a Green Hydrogen Hub in Terengganu, marking a significant step towards the country's clean energy ambitions.
Jointly spearheaded by Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and Terengganu Inc, these initiatives align with the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) and the Hydrogen Economy and Technology Roadmap (HETR), reinforcing Malaysia's commitment to renewable energy (RE) and a low-carbon future.
The launch ceremony, held on July 12 at the Sultan Mahmud Hydro Electric Power Station in Kenyir, was officiated by Prime Minister (PM) Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Also present were Terengganu Mentri Besar (MB) Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar, Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) Deputy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir and top executives from TNB, Petronas and Terengganu Inc.
The Green Hydrogen Hub is a strategic collaboration between Petronas and TNB.
Both entities will work together to develop green hydrogen and its derivatives, while TNB strengthens grid infrastructure to support national and regional clean energy growth.
At the same time, the HHFS project is led by TNB's generation arm, TNB Genco, in collaboration with Terengganu Inc, the state's investment body.
The project will use Kenyir's hydroelectric reservoir as a platform for floating solar photovoltaic panels—part of TNB's broader 2.5-gigawatt (GW) hybrid solar-hydro initiative.
Anwar noted that it is part of ongoing research leading to new, clean, and green alternative energy sources that have been agreed upon at the international level.
He also commended the speed and efficiency of the HHFS and green hydrogen projects in Kenyir, which have outpaced other similar initiatives in the region.
Anwar also said the project has a 500GWs potential, reaching up to 2,000 or even 2,500GWs, poised for major contribution to the nation and the region.
'It proves Malaysia's capability to lead in green energy — advanced, strong and forward-looking,' he said.
Akmal Nasrullah commended Anwar's efforts of highlighting the energy transition agenda at the international stage.
'The PM was also the catalyst for the splendid collaboration between TNB and Petronas, thanks to his recommendation and vision,' he said.
Meanwhile, TNB president and CEO Datuk Megat Jalaluddin Megat Hassan shared that the Kenyir HHFS project exemplifies how TNB is leveraging its existing assets to maximise renewable output.
The Terengganu green hydrogen hub will be developed within the Kenyir-Kertih corridor, combining TNB's renewable generation assets and Petronas' industrial infrastructure.
It will support a 24/7 RE generation from the Kenyir HHFS project while maintaining green hydrogen production, powered by electrolysers.
Besides, it will also contribute to downstream products such as green methanol and green ammonia, followed by carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) infrastructure in Kertih.
This integrated end-to-end ecosystem will be the first of its kind and scale in Malaysia and aims to enable cross-sectoral decarbonisation.
