Hydrogen development as a renewable energy source is taking a new turn in Malaysia thanks to a strategic partnership between Hydrexia SDN. BHD, a subsidiary of Hydrexia Holding Limited, and Worldwide Energy Development SDN BHD (WEDSB), a company specializing in renewable energy. The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to support the state of Selangor’s government plans under the Selangor Hydrogen Oriented Resources (SHORE) initiative.
This initiative, designed in four phases and expected to be completed by 2040, highlights the technological and industrial collaboration between Hydrexia and WEDSB. Their goal is to establish a complete infrastructure for hydrogen production, transport, storage, and distribution, leveraging Hydrexia’s magnesium-based solid-state hydrogen storage technology.
An ambitious collaborative project
As part of this partnership, Hydrexia and WEDSB will work with several local stakeholders, including the Institute of Sustainable Energy and the AAIBE Chair of Renewable Energy at Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) as well as UNI10 Energy SDN BHD (UESB), a Malaysian engineering firm. These collaborations will involve in-depth research and activities in engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning of hydrogen-dedicated infrastructure.
This project is part of a broader strategy to position Selangor as a key player in the energy transition in Southeast Asia. The integration of advanced technologies for hydrogen storage and purification demonstrates Hydrexia’s commitment to offering differentiated solutions across industrial value chains.
A growing market
Since the beginning of 2024, Hydrexia has significantly expanded its activities in Malaysia, establishing strategic partnerships and securing several contracts. According to George Gan, managing director of Hydrexia Southeast Asia, the collaboration with WEDSB is an important milestone for the company. “We are honored to contribute to this major initiative in partnership with WEDSB and to participate in Malaysia’s energy transformation,” Gan stated.
As a provider of technology solutions across industrial value chains, Hydrexia is gaining increasing recognition for its technologies, particularly in hydrogen purification, storage, and distribution. The partnership with WEDSB reflects the company’s ability to adapt and innovate in a growing market.
With the initial phase of the SHORE initiative expected to start soon, this project represents a key step in the sustainable energy roadmap of Selangor and Malaysia as a whole.
