New policy soon to boost solar PV adoption

September 11, 2019

Yes, promote rooftop solar PV. Even better, redesign our roofs so the roof IS the solar PV.

Dateline 2019-07-23, NST:

The government will soon announce a new policy for developers to incorporate solar photovoltaics (PV) systems in new buildings.

Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change minister Yeo Bee Yin said the move was part of efforts to encourage more use of solar PVs in the country.

According to her, the country boasts vast rooftop spaces where solar PV systems can be installed with the aim of reducing electricity usage.

“Malaysia has about 3.2 million landed houses, 450,000 shoplots, 21,000 standalone factories and 1,000 shopping complexes. That is a lot of rooftop space.

“That is why the government is encouraging solar PV panels on rooftops instead of having it mounted on the ground, as the land can be used for other purposes.

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Solar industry can generate more jobs in Malaysia, says minister

September 10, 2019

What I don’t like, is that virgin greenery is being cut down for RE purposes. When are we going to get ‘solar PV film’ which we can attach to our windows, replacing solar film? And we need cheap env-friend battery banks.

Dateline 2019-07-23, Malay Mail:

 The Ministry of Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change (MESTECC) is confident that the solar industry will be able to create more jobs in the country.

Minister Yeo Bee Yin said more than 54,300 Malaysians have been working in related fields in the industry since 2011.

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Malaysia has the cheapest petrol in the region – report

September 9, 2019

C’mon, use more fuel.

Dateline 2019-07-22, Paultan.org:

Have you ever wondered how many litres of petrol you can buy with an average Malaysian salary? Well, good news, because Picodi Analysis has prepared a report that considers the average monthly salaries and petrol prices in 17 countries in the Asia-Oceania region, with the addition of Hong Kong (Brunei is left out here).

According to the report, Malaysia has the cheapest petrol in the region, where on average, one litre of petrol costs US$0.49 (RM2.05). Yes, RON 95 has stayed at RM2.08 per litre for several weeks now, but it wasn’t always the case earlier in the year prior to the government’s involvement.

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Petrol subsidy – gov’t to hand out cash directly to lower income households, to drop under-1.5L scheme

September 8, 2019

Dateline 2019-07-19, Paultan.org:

The government is expected to finally announce the targeted fuel subsidy scheme soon, and it looks like the original plan to offer subsidies based on vehicle engine capacity has been dropped, the Malay Mailreports.

During Budget 2019, finance minister Lim Guan Eng said that the government planned to subsidise owners of vehicles and motorcycles with engine capacities below 1,500cc and 125cc respectively a subsidy rate of 30 sen per litre, for RON 95 petrol. This would be capped at 100 litres per owner of a vehicle and 40 litres for those with motorcycles.

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Petronas says acts on climate change

September 7, 2019

Dateline 2019-07-19, Daily Express:

Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) responded to Daily Express’ report on the 13 oil and gas companies acting on climate change, which according to Prof Dr Justin Sentian, the speaker from UMS, did not see Petronas’ name on the list. The fact is not disputed.

Petronas Sabah media liaison office said Malaysia’s national petroleum company has taken positive steps to mitigate climate emergency and sent Daily Express its 2017 corporate commitment details on environment care pertaining to climate change.

At the recent Sabah Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition 2019, Dr Justin said the Oil & Gas Climate Change Initiative (OGCI) undertaken by 13 oil and gas companies – BP, Chevron, CNPC, Eni, Equinor, ExxonMobil, Occidental Petroleum, Pemex, Petrobras, Repsol, Saudi Aramco, Shell, and Total – was to enable the oil and gas industry to collaborate on climate concerns.

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Putrajaya researching plastic trash-for-fuel tech

September 6, 2019

Dateline 2019-07-27, Open Gov:

The Housing and Local Government Ministry is looking to tap the mountains of plastic trash in the country as an alternative fuel and source for producing cement, it was recently reported.

The minister stated that the technology known as processed engineered fuel (PEF) could help the government cut down the illegal plastic garbage pile nationwide, adding that, currently, there is only one known company in the country using PEF.

An industry leader in the manufacture and supply of alternative fuel to the cement industry in Chemor has been using local plastic waste and imported dry materials such as plastic, papers, clothes and wood to process into PEF.

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Lightning strikes Petronas’ GPP distillation tower

September 5, 2019

Dateline 2019-07-17, NST:

A distillation tower at Petronas gas processing plant 6 (GPP 6) in Santong caught fire after it was struck by lightning at about 8pm yesterday.

Firemen from the Paka station and Petronas have been battling the fire for nearly eight hours before it was brought under control early today.

The area has been cordoned off by security personnel.

At the moment, there are no reports on casualties.

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Lightning strike hits Kerteh gas processing plant

September 4, 2019

Dateline 2019-07-17, Argus Media:

A lightning strike has hit a gas processing plant in Kerteh operated by Malaysia’s state-owned Petronas, causing a fire that took eight hours to bring under control

Cracker and downstream operations at Petronas’ facilities at Kerteh remain unaffected after the incident yesterday, the company said. There were no immediate reports of casualties.

Gas processing units typically treat and purify feedstock used in petrochemical complexes.

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Sabah must control own resource use

September 3, 2019

Dateline 2019-07-17, Daily Express:

Sabah’s rich resources must be prioritised for use towards the prosperity of Sabah and benefit the people, and as a nation, Malaysia, benefits from taxes and vibrant economic dynamism.

Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Darell Ignatius Leiking said as he made it clear that he wears two hats, one as a Federal Miti Minister responsible for the whole country, and as a Sabahan politician.

Sabah and Sarawak need people who work for the good of the state instead of their pockets. Sabah has talents locally and overseas to be lured back, who can manage its rich natural resources well for future generations, he said.

Sabah has the talents but there is a need to create more job opportunities “to bring them back.”

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Shell continues business growth in Sabah – GM

September 2, 2019

Dateline 2019-07-14, Borneo Post:

Sabah Shell Petroleum Company Ltd (SSPC) will continue to grow its business and invest in exploration in Sabah, says its general manager Prithipal Singh.

Shell operates two deepwater assets in the state, namely Gumusut-Kakap and Malikai, which were commissioned in 2014 and 2016, respectively.

Prithipal said both Gumusut-Kakap and Malikai produced at least one-third of the oil production in Malaysia.

“We see there are opportunities for growth in Sabah.

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