Providing Solutions Towards Achieving Decarbonisation Goals
Successful carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) projects require the right expertise and technology. UTP's
Institute of Contaminant Management (ICM) not only provide these expertise, but also the crucial R&D alongside their cutting-edge facilities to provide solutions towards achieving decarbonisation goals. The institute’s focus areas include pre-treatment and carbon capture technologies of contaminants from natural gas, utilisation of the contaminant to produce value-added products like syngas, right through to the transportation of contaminated natural gas through the pipeline. Working hand-in-hand with partners such as PETRONAS, PTTEP of Thailand and Carigali-PTTEPI Operating Company (CPOC), the institute’s research has yielded a suite of carbon capture and separation technologies. These include Hollow Fibre Membrane Prediction Programme (HFMPP), CO2 Flow Loop and Smart Crack Technology Instrument (SCTi).
Energy Transition Malaysia Alliance (ET-Mace)
UTP takes great concern in the effort, challenges and opportunities in addressing climate change with regards to sustainability. To achieve the consensus on its shared responsibilities and best practices in addressing climate change, UTP has established the Energy Transition Malaysia Alliance (ET-Mace). Spearheaded by key energy industry players and stakeholders including government agencies, the main aim of ET-Mace is to form a concerted effort to drive advocacy and develop a roadmap as well as strategic action plans towards net-zero greenhouse gases by 2050. ET-Mace offers high-level research, insights on technology choices, investment needs, policy framework, and the socio-economic impacts of achieving a sustainable, resilient and inclusive energy future.
First Runner Up at National Energy Awards 2022
UTP has emerged as the first runner up for the Special Awards in the
National Energy Awards (NEA) 2022 under the Institute of Higher Learning category. Spearheaded by UTP Low Carbon Campus (LCC) Taskforce, this is UTP’s inaugural win for this prestigious award, recognising the university’s effort in reducing the intensity of total carbon emission at campus. The Taskforce targets best practices in five areas - energy, water, waste, mobility, and greenery (forest and landscape). UTP’s dedicated effort in holistic LCC management has been proven effective as the university’s carbon emission has continually reduced throughout the past years. Organised by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (KeTSA), NEA provides an important platform to provide recognition to Malaysia’s industry leaders in the growing green technology related products, services and energy service sectors for adopting and implementing sustainable energy practices.
Partnership to Boost Research and Technology in Renewable Energy
UTP and Ain-Integrated Logistics Solutions (Ain-ILS) Group have signed an agreement to collaborate on various initiatives aimed at supporting a greener and cleaner future. The partnership will focus on biomass valorisation and fuel production, as well as other projects that align with a sustainable business ecosystem and cleaner environment. Through this collaboration, UTP and Ain-ILS Group will work together to develop and implement innovative technologies that can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote the use of renewable energy sources. The partnership will also aim to create an inclusive and more sustainable economy that benefits all stakeholders, including businesses, communities, and the environment.
