Japanese ambassador to Brunei lauded the longstanding Brunei-Japan relations especially in the energy sector, advancing from just supplying liquified natural gas (LNG) to providing hydrogen to Japan by next year.
Motohiko Kato said Brunei has continued to assure Japan’s energy security since it first started supplying LNG in 1972.
Today, the sultanate has also become a key player for Japan’s plan on hydrogen fuels.
“Hydrogen is a clean energy source that is free from carbon dioxide, and the Japanese government plans to provide hydrogen-fuelled buses for athletes and visitors at the upcoming 2020 Olympics.”
Currently, the construction of the hydrogen facilities in Sungai Liang is still ongoing which completion is expected by the end of 2019, added the ambassador.
He also highlighted that Japanese engineers and businesses are doing their best to help Brunei diversify its economy, with many Japanese counterparts are already working in other non oil and gas sectors in the sultanate.
“Our engineers are currently looking into ways on how they can assist Brunei to solve its environmental issues, with the help of Japan’s advanced technologies,” he said.
“In particular, an important topic is how to achieve development in Temburong in an eco-friendly manner,”
“I do hope Japanese green technologies will be used to preserve the beautiful environment while progressing with the important development of that region,” he added.
The ambassador was speaking at the celebration of the 85th birthday of the Emperor of Japan, who will be abdicating from his throne end of April next year.
The Bruneian | BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN
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