Japan's Sumitomo and Eneos to produce green hydrogen in Malaysia

Hydroelectric-derived power will boost decarbonization drive

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An Eneos hydrogen fueling station in Japan. The oil company will ship hydrogen produced in Malaysia to Japan through a partnership with Sumitomo Corp. and SEDC Energy. (Photo by Memi Hiuchi)

NAOYUKI TOYAMA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Oil company Eneos and trading house Sumitomo Corp. will produce "green" hydrogen in Malaysia and export much of it to Japan under plans announced Monday, hoping to further diversify the supply of the fuel essential for decarbonization.

The two Japanese companies have signed an agreement with SEDC Energy, a subsidiary of the Sarawak Economic Development Corp. set up by the Malaysian state of Sarawak. They will also consider establishing a special-purpose company with the Malaysian partner.

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