Section 19H
Additional duties and functions of Regulator
of Distribution Of Gas Ordinance, 2016
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(1)
The Minister may, from time to time, direct the
Regulator to carry out any additional duties and functions, generally or specifically, which shall not be inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, necessary for the exercise or discharge of the
Regulator’s powers and functions under this Ordinance, and any such direction shall become binding on the Regulator, who shall forthwith take all steps, necessary or expedient, to give effect to such direction.
(2)
In the discharge of his duties and functions under this Part, the Regulator shall:
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(a)
promote the economic development of a hydrogen energy industry and the use of hydrogen, either in its original form, in blended form or in hydrogenated form, as a fuel for transportation or for generation of electricity, and as a fuel or feedstocks for industrial applications or industrial processes, and export to other countries; and
(b)
carry out any direction given to him by the Minister with regard to matters mentioned in paragraph (a) and to promote investment in the generation and utilization of hydrogen in
Sarawak.
(3)
For the purpose of this Part, “the Minister” means the
Minister having responsibility for energy and environmental sustainability.
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