SHAPING A GREENER TOMORROW: GAS MALAYSIA SPEARHEADING THE GREEN GAS VENTURE

SHAH ALAM, January 3, 2024 -- As part of its commitment to align with the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), Gas Malaysia Berhad (Gas Malaysia), a member of MMC Group, continued its pursuit of fostering long-term sustainable development by actively exploring the potential of waste-to-energy solutions.

As concerns over climate change intensify, renewable energy has emerged as a key component in the energy mix playing a crucial role in reducing carbon emissions. Based on NETR, the government aims to increase the country’s installed renewable energy capacity to 40% by 2035 and to 70% by 2050. In line with this vision, Gas Malaysia has commenced its decarbonisation journey by adding greater impetus to the development of cleaner energy sources through its foray into the green gas venture.

In light of this, Gas Malaysia’s wholly owned subsidiary, Gas Malaysia Virtual Pipeline Sdn Bhd (GMVP) has partnered with Greenviro Solution Sdn Bhd (Greenviro), marking a significant milestone in the company's commitment towards sustainable energy solutions. Under this collaboration, GMVP will procure biomethane generated at the Ampang Jajar Waste Transfer Station, injecting it into Gas Malaysia's Natural Gas Distribution System (NGDS).

The recently held groundbreaking ceremony marked the commencement of construction of the Ampang Jajar Waste Transfer Station and it was graced by the presence of YBhg Dato Azhar Bin Haji Arshad, Datuk Bandar Seberang Perai and YB Tuan H’ng Mooi Lye, Exco Kerajaan Tempatan Dan Perancangan Bandar & Desa. The Ampang Jajar Waste Transfer Station will be operated by Greenviro and it is anticipated to be operational by the second half of 2025. 

Commenting on Gas Malaysia’s involvement in renewable energy, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Gas Malaysia, En. Ahmad Hashimi Abdul Manap said, “Cultivating strategic alliances with organisations that share similar values is imperative for achieving sustainable growth. Our close collaboration with our business partners is rooted in our unwavering optimism in the future of renewable energy. This effort aligns well with our Business Sustainability Plan, unveiled in November this year.”

Gas Malaysia aspires to play a pivotal role in contributing towards the nation’s aspiration of a low carbon future and to fulfil the climate change agenda. This green gas venture exemplifies the company’s effort in harnessing renewable energy and actively contributing to the progression of a more sustainable future.

With a firm footing in the industry for more than 3 decades, this venture is also part of Gas Malaysia’s long-term strategy to explore other avenues within the gas value chain to further consolidate its position in the industry. In addition to Greenviro, Gas Malaysia has also forged alliances with other companies over the years, including palm oil mill owners, leveraging each other's expertise to propel the advancement of the renewable energy plan.

“Biomethane utilisation will help to reduce the amount of methane released into the atmosphere, thereby decreasing greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions, thus contributing to the nation’s net-zero aspiration. As a responsible business entity, Gas Malaysia remains steadfast in its commitment to continue exploring and advancing the green gas venture as we move forward," concluded En Ahmad Hashimi.

About Gas Malaysia Berhad

Gas Malaysia Berhad, a member of MMC Corporation Berhad, was established on 16 May 1992 to sell, market and distribute natural gas as well as to construct, operate and maintain the Natural Gas Distribution System (“NGDS”) within Peninsular Malaysia. Gas Malaysia is licensed under the Gas Supply Act, 1993 (“GSA”) by the Suruhanjaya Tenaga (“ST”), with the approval of the Minister, to supply and sell reticulated natural gas in Peninsular Malaysia. On 15 December 2000, Gas Malaysia was granted the licence to supply and sell reticulated Liquefied Petroleum Gas (“LPG”). This licence further expands Gas Malaysia’s business in the supply of reticulated LPG to commercial and residential sectors within Peninsular Malaysia. Gas Malaysia currently operates and maintains over 2,800 kilometres of Natural Gas Distribution System network across Peninsular Malaysia, supplying natural gas and LPG to over 1,000 industrial customers, about 1,900 commercial customers and over 21,000 residential customers. 

For more information, please visit www.gasmalaysia.com

About MMC Corporation Berhad

MMC Corporation Berhad (MMC) has evolved over the years to be the Malaysia’s leading utilities and infrastructure group with diversified businesses under three core divisions; energy & utilities, ports & logistics and engineering & constructions. As an active player with a diversified portfolio of businesses in utilities and infrastructure, MMC Corporation has and will continue to make significant contributions to the development of human and intellectual capital as well as to the environment and the local community.

For more information, please visit www.mmc.com.my

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