GIZ, through the International Hydrogen Ramp-Up Programme (H2Uppp), in partnership with the Malaysian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MGCC), and in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Sarawak (MEESty), jointly conducted ‘Renewable Power-to-X Basic Training’ for relevant stakeholders in Sarawak, Malaysia over three days from 7-9 May 2025.

As Power-to-X (PtX) plays a key role in decarbonising sectors like transport and industry, the training helped stakeholders, from policymakers to industry players, grasp the technology’s potential and collaborate effectively. This training was also aimed at raising awareness, technical understanding, and readiness for the implementation of clean energy solutions in Malaysia.

A total of 27 participants from the public sector, private companies and academic institutions took part in the training, gaining comprehensive knowledge on the technical, economic, and policy dimensions of renewable energy and Power-to-X (PtX), instructed by Prof Dr Ingo Stadler from the Cologne Institute for Renewable Energy. The training programme provided a range of modules, including production pathways for renewable PtX; green hydrogen and PtX economics, storage and transport methods; market demand; environmental and climate-related sustainability considerations, as well as support policies and regulatory frameworks.

The training concluded with a transfer workshop on the final day, focusing on green methanol production and its applications. The workshop aimed to help participants apply the knowledge and theoretical understanding gained during the first two days through hands-on case studies, deepening their understanding of Power-to-X (PtX). Participants also shared their perspectives and experiences during the transfer workshop, strengthening cross-sectoral learning and collaboration across various sectors.

Sarawak, a state in Malaysia, holds potential in hydrogen and Power-to-X (PtX) technologies, with multiple green hydrogen plant projects already underway and many more in the pipeline. The state’s abundant hydropower resources are essential for producing large-scale green hydrogen for both domestic use and international export markets.