KUALA TERENGGANU, July 10 – Terengganu is now on the right track to emerge as the leading state in the development of renewable energy in the country.

This was stated by PETRONAS Senior Vice President of Malaysia Petroleum Management, Datuk Ir. Bacho Pilong, during his speech at the East Coast Energy (ECE) 2025 Seminar in Kuala Terengganu on 23 June.

He said this can be seen through the implementation of high-impact projects, including the Kenyir Hybrid Floating Solar Farm and the development of the first green hydrogen hub in Terengganu.

"The Kenyir Hybrid Floating Solar Farm project has the potential to generate up to 1,000 megawatts of solar power, with half of that capacity specifically allocated for the green hydrogen hub project in Terengganu, a collaboration between Terengganu Inc, PETRONAS, and TNB," he said.

He added that this initiative not only continues Terengganu’s legacy as a key player in the national oil and gas industry but also marks the beginning of a new era in which the state leads the transition towards clean and sustainable energy.

"This project will continue to place Terengganu on the map, strengthening its oil and gas legacy while taking the lead in renewable energy," he further stated.

In addition to the focus on green energy development, PETRONAS, he said, remains committed to empowering local communities and preserving environmental sustainability in Terengganu.

"Among the key initiatives driven by PETRONAS in the state is the PETRONAS Energy Transition Academy, established at the PETRONAS Institute of Petroleum Technology (INSTEP) in Terengganu, to train the future workforce for the low-carbon industry.

"The Vendor Development and Financing Programme has disbursed more than RM342 million to 54 Terengganu-based companies since 2018 and actively involves 10 local vendors under the Bumiputera vendor development programme.

"Marine conservation projects such as Rigs-to-Reef and Tubular-to-Reef have successfully increased fish biodiversity by up to 30 percent, recorded a 10 percent annual rise in fish nutrients, and detected 42 unique species around artificial reef structures near Pulau Kapas," he explained.

Ir. Bacho also stressed that the rapid development of the energy sector should not be limited to industrial profits alone, but must also have a meaningful impact on society and the environment.

"With various strategic initiatives and comprehensive support from all parties, Terengganu is seen to be strengthening its position in facing change and has the potential to become the nation’s new energy hub making the East Coast not only a major energy producer, but also a leader in the transformation towards a more sustainable and resilient future," he added.