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Malaysia's Ambitious CCS Project Faces Major Opposition

10/27/2025

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Malaysia plans to host the world's largest offshore carbon capture and storage facility by 2028, despite opposition.
The Kasawari CCS project aims to transport carbon waste to Malaysia, with JERA collaborating with Petronas.
A recent gas pipeline explosion underscored the risks this fossil fuel expansion poses to local communities.
The International Court of Justice's advisory opinion calls for ending fossil fuel expansion.
Japan's AZEC actions contradict the ICJ's stance.

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Malaysia plans to host the world's largest offshore carbon capture and storage facility by 2028, despite opposition.
The Kasawari CCS project aims to transport carbon waste to Malaysia, with JERA collaborating with Petronas.
A recent gas pipeline explosion underscored the risks this fossil fuel expansion poses to local communities.
The International Court of Justice's advisory opinion calls for ending fossil fuel expansion.
Japan's AZEC actions contradict the ICJ's stance.