Malaysia's Petronas announces hydrogen project with Japan's Eneos

Plan comes amid global push for more environmentally friendly energy sources

20210910 Petronas and Eneos

Petronas of Malaysia and Japan's Eneos have both set carbon neutrality goals. (Source photos by Reuters) 

P PREM KUMAR, Nikkei staff writer

KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia's state energy company Petroliam Nasional (Petronas) and Japanese oil giant Eneos are exploring opportunities to develop a clean hydrogen supply chain between the two countries.

The collaboration stems from the companies' common aspiration of achieving net-zero carbon emissions. Petronas is aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050, while Eneos has set its target for 2040.

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