MISC Bhd (MISC), a global leader in energy-related maritime services, has signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement with Gentari Sdn Bhd, through its subsidiary Gentari Hydrogen Sdn Bhd, to develop integrated shipping and floating solutions for clean ammonia. The project is targeted for completion by 2027.

President and Group Chief Executive Officer of MISC, Zahid Osman, stated, "This partnership is not only about creating solutions for today but also about building the foundation for tomorrow's low-carbon maritime ecosystem. Together, we will drive innovation in the way clean ammonia is transported globally and enhance Malaysia's standing as a forward-looking maritime and energy hub."

Gentari's Chief Hydrogen Officer, Michèle Azalbert, highlighted the significance of the collaboration, saying, "By developing innovative ammonia shipping solutions, we are addressing critical infrastructure needs and paving the way for ammonia to become a key energy carrier in the global transition towards a sustainable future."

The agreement was signed by Wong Zun Haur, Head of Business Development, New Energy Division, MISC, and Nizam Ahmadi Shah Abd Hakim, Head of Marketing and Sales (SEA), Gentari Hydrogen.

This partnership aims to strengthen infrastructure for ammonia transportation, enabling the energy sector to meet the rising demand for alternative energy sources, while offering end-to-end logistics and transportation solutions for clean ammonia.