KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – 6 July 2023
– Clean energy solutions provider Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari) has
signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Keppel’s
Infrastructure Division to jointly explore the development of
specific sustainability-related opportunities. The MoU was
executed during the recent Energy Asia conference in Kuala Lumpur,
where industry leaders and policymakers gathered to advance
Asia’s net zero ambitions.
Gentari was
represented by its Chief Renewables Officer, Low Kian Min, while
Keppel was represented by Tan Boon Leng, Managing Director of
Keppel Infrastructure Holdings Pte Ltd. Also present at the
signing ceremony were Gentari’s Chief Executive Officer
(CEO) Sushil Purohit, and CEO of Keppel’s Infrastructure
Division, Cindy Lim.
Through the MoU, the parties are
looking to unlock synergies in renewable and low-carbon energy
projects as well as electric vehicle charging infrastructure and
roaming to build economies of scale, facilitate mutual support in
market access and enable mutual capability development. In
addition, the parties will explore potential collaboration in
Energy-as-a-Service opportunities, including energy efficiency and
energy management projects.
“We are excited to
collaborate with Keppel via this MoU, as it represents a
significant step in growing the application of sustainable energy
solutions across Southeast Asia. By leveraging our combined
capabilities in areas such as renewable energy, electric vehicle
charging infrastructure and sustainable energy applications, we
aim to deliver innovative solutions that support the
region’s net zero ambitions. Together, we are committed to
reshaping the energy landscape and creating a greener future for
Southeast Asia,” said Sushil Purohit, CEO of Gentari.
Cindy
Lim, CEO of Keppel’s Infrastructure Division added,
“Keppel is pleased to collaborate with Gentari on a
targeted slate of initiatives that will help to address immediate
urban and climatic challenges in Southeast Asia. The MoU is a
testament to Gentari and Keppel’s shared commitment towards
helping the region get closer to net zero. Through collaborating
on sustainable infrastructure projects and Energy-as-a-Service
with Gentari, we aim to leverage each other’s strengths to
improve urban environments and enhance access to
e-mobility.”