Toward a Zero-Waste Future: BIOTECHWORKS-H2 Launches 1,000-TPD “Waste to Hydrogen” Project in Malaysia
New phase of the “Zero Waste Project” expanding across Southeast Asia
Press Release / October 26, 2025
Turning Waste into Hydrogen – Building the “Zero Waste” Model in Malaysia
BIOTECHWORKS-H2 (Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan; CEO: Aki Nishikawa) has signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement (Strategic Collaboration Agreement) with HUALANG ENERGY SDN. BHD. (Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; CEO: Dato’ Setia Dr. Joshua Peter Tan).
The partnership aims to promote the “Waste to Hydrogen” Project, transforming non-recyclable waste into renewable energy and developing a new industrial ecosystem in Malaysia.
Both companies will begin planning for a 1,000-ton-per-day commercial-scale plant in Kedah State, marking a major step toward realizing a sustainable circular economy across Southeast Asia.
Photo Caption (Taken on October 26, 2025, at Kuala Lumpur International Airport) - Aki Nishikawa, CEO of BIOTECHWORKS-H2 (left), and Dato’ Setia Dr. Joshua Peter Tan, CEO of HUALANG ENERGY SDN. BHD. (right), signed the Strategic Partnership Agreement for the “Waste to Hydrogen” Project.
A New Challenge: Transforming Waste into Energy Without Incineration
As Malaysia faces growing urbanization and the limits of existing waste management infrastructure, this initiative introduces a new approach — gasifying waste instead of incinerating or landfilling it, to produce high-purity hydrogen.
By combining BIOTECHWORKS-H2’s pre-treatment, gasification, and hydrogen generation technologies with HUALANG ENERGY’s renewable energy expertise and local network, the two companies will develop a next-generation urban energy model that turns waste into clean power.
From Malaysia to Southeast Asia – Expanding the Circular Energy Network
The Malaysian government has declared carbon neutrality by 2050, positioning waste-to-energy as a key national initiative.
This project represents the first step toward a broader regional rollout, engaging municipalities and infrastructure partners to establish new clean energy systems.
Beyond reducing waste, it aims to create local jobs, stimulate regional economies, and promote self-sufficient energy communities, serving as a model for sustainable urban development.
Comment from Aki Nishikawa, CEO of BIOTECHWORKS-H2
“Malaysia is one of the most forward-looking countries in Southeast Asia regarding decarbonization.
We share the vision of creating the next energy society — one where waste is not burned or buried, but reborn as a valuable energy source.
Through this collaboration, we aim to realize a truly circular, zero-waste society that generates its own energy.”
Comment from Dato’ Setia Dr. Joshua Peter Tan, CEO of HUALANG ENERGY SDN. BHD.
“Our partnership with BIOTECHWORKS-H2 brings new opportunities for Malaysia’s renewable energy strategy.
By converting urban waste into valuable resources, this initiative will drive both sustainable growth and a cleaner future for our nation.”
Next Steps
The project will begin with a Feasibility Study (F/S) in Kedah State by the end of 2025, analyzing waste composition, generation volume, and site conditions to evaluate the technical and economic feasibility of the 1,000-TPD commercial plant.
Based on the F/S results, both companies plan to move forward with the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) and business scheme development in 2026, followed by construction starting from 2027.
The Malaysian initiative is part of BIOTECHWORKS-H2’s broader “Zero Waste Project”, which centers on Indonesia and expands across Southeast Asia.
Through collaboration with governments, corporations, and research institutions across the ASEAN region, the two companies aim to establish a regional platform for circular hydrogen-based economies, tailored to local waste characteristics and community needs.
About BIOTECHWORKS-H2
Under the mission “From Waste to Hydrogen, from Hydrogen to Renewable Energy,” BIOTECHWORKS-H2 drives the “Zero Waste Project” to realize a transparent and circular economy.
The company’s proprietary pre-treatment optimization technology and IoT-based platform enable the gasification of non-recyclable organic waste without incineration, generating high-purity hydrogen that can be reused as renewable energy.
Through its digital traceability system “REBORN,” which integrates IoT and AI, the company visualizes every stage — from waste processing to energy utilization — enabling transparent CSR reporting and compliance with Scope 3 standards.
Company Information
BIOTECHWORKS-H2 Co., Ltd.
Head Office: Jingumae Toyu Building II, 6th Floor, 6-18-3 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
CEO: Aki Nishikawa
Established: July 5, 2023
Business: Development and licensing of waste-to-hydrogen and renewable energy technologies
Website: https://www.biotechworks.co.jp
HUALANG ENERGY SDN. BHD.
Head Office: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
CEO: Dato’ Setia Dr. Joshua Peter Tan
Business: Renewable energy development, including solar, biomass, and green hydrogen projects
Website: https://www.hualang.com.my
Media Contact
BIOTECHWORKS-H2 Co., Ltd.
Public Relations: Miki Nitani
E-mail: info@biotechworks.co.jp
Tel: +81-3-5422-9702
