Malaysia’s energy giant Petronas targets net zero emissions by 2050
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian state-owned energy giant Petroliam Nasional Berhad, or Petronas, said on Thursday it aims to become a net zero emitter of greenhouse gases by 2050 and also plans to increase its investments in renewable energy.
Indonesia’s September gasoline imports increase
Indonesia’s gasoline imports in September rose to their highest level since April this year as volumes moved closer to pre-Covid-19 levels.
Philippines’ Petron says Bataan refinery back to normal operations
Petron had previously said it would restart the refinery operations on Sept. 1. It closed the facility for maintenance and to mitigate the financial impact of lean fuel demand and poor margins due to the coronavirus pandemic
Uncovering hidden talents in IT industry
Brunei Shell Petroleum Company Sdn Bhd (BSP) and Brunei LNG Sdn Bhd (Brunei LNG), in collaboration with DARe (Darussalam Enterprise) and LiveWIRE Brunei Sdn Bhd, held a market engagement session with over 10 local Information Technology (IT) companies and start-ups at the DARe iCentre yesterday.
Energy minister orders safety review of oil, gas pipelines
Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow has instructed officials to conduct a safety review of the nationwide oil and gas pipeline network, following growing concerns by state officials and civic groups over a recurrence of the deadly gas pipe explosion last Friday.
Philippines works to end oil exploration upheaval with China
(Bloomberg) –The Philippines has removed a major hurdle in advancing oil exploration with Beijing in the South China Sea, its top diplomat said, but the two nations will have to navigate their overlapping claims in the area to reach a deal.
PLN offers to supply electricity, steam to Pertamina’s Rokan Block
Jakarta (ANTARA) – State-owned electricity company PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) submitted its initial offering to supply electricity and steam to state oil firm PT Pertamina for operation of the Rokan Block working area.
Thailand’s PTT squeezes Shell and Exxon with gas station buildup
BANGKOK — Energy group PTT aims to extend its already wide lead in Thailand’s filling station market with a 30% increase in locations, adding to concerns that the state-owned company is throttling private-sector competition.
