Association calls on state to give S’wakians prominent roles in O&G field

by SYAMIMI HUSNA KUCHING: The Sarawak Oil and Gas Workers Association (Sogwa) requested that more training opportunities be made available by the state government to those who are interested in working in the oil and gas industry. Its secretary Ringgit Seniman said providing highly skilled manpower is crucial for the state, especially in its effort to […]

PETROS to invest RM2 bln to develop 400MW Miri power plant

KUCHING: Miri has been identified as one of the four upcoming gas hubs to provide state-wide access to affordable, reliable gas supply and clean energy under the Sarawak Gas Roadmap (SGR). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the roadmap is a key pillar in realising Sarawak’s 2030 vision of becoming a […]

Gas pipeline project to be ready by end 2025

BY MA CHEE SENG AND LEE SHAW WEI KUCHING: The Bintulu-Samalaju Gas Pipeline project, which includes a 70-kilometre-long gas pipeline from Bintulu to the Samalaju Industrial Park, is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2025. Minister of Utilities and Telecommunications Datuk Julaihi Narawi, said the project, which is currently in the design stage […]

Zero carbon emission: SGR to play key role

KUCHING: The Sarawak Gas Roadmap (SGR) will make Sarawak a key component in Malaysia’s aspirations to achieve nett zero carbon emissions by 2050. The Malaysian Petroleum Resources Corporation (MPRC) in this instance is optimistic about the 10-year SGR. Its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mohd Yazid Ja’afar said it will not only increase the use of […]