Domestic gas market needs to be intensified: Industry players

By Siti Radziah Hamzah KUALA LUMPUR: Natural gas market is expected to remain tight in 2023 as Russia further tightens supplies to Europe amid sanctions imposed against the world’s second-largest producer of natural gas following its invasion of Ukraine in early 2022. The supply restriction has pushed international gas prices to new highs, disrupted trade flows, and […]

Shell Malaysia unveils its first carbon neutral engine oils

KUCHING: Shell Malaysia has officially launched its first carbon neutral engine oils, which is also the world’s first carbon neutral lubricant made from natural gas. The product is part of its continuous commitment to provide consumers with a more sustainable choice of motor oil without compromising its high engine performance and engine protection. Launched yesterday […]

Role of natural gas in energy transitioning

THE Russia-Ukraine War has brought to the fore the importance of natural gas, whether via pipeline or in the form of LNG (liquified natural gas) as a source of energy for much of the world. The curtailment of pipeline gas supply from Russia to Europe following the outbreak of the conflict not only led to […]

Roadmap aims to increase domestic gas usage

By Nura Valentiana Lorna and Jacintha Jolene KUCHING: The Sarawak Gas Roadmap (SGR) by Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros) will be a major breakthrough in bringing piped liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Kuching. “The effort is one of the state government’s aspirations,” said Petros senior vice-president (corporate strategy) Abang Arabi Abang Narudin. “Sarawak has more than […]

Abang Johari receives Japanese visitors

BY JACINTHA JOLENE KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg received two courtesy calls at his office in Wisma Bapa Malaysia here on Firday (Jan 21). The first courtesy call was by a delegation from Mitsubishi Corporation Malaysia led by its chief executive Masashi Shiraishi. Mitsubishi Corporation Malaysia based at the […]