Russia eyes oil, gas and nuclear ties with Malaysia

October 10, 2025

Dateline 2025-05-14, New Straits Time:

KUALA LUMPUR: Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed optimism over the potential for joint ventures between Russia and Malaysia in the fields of natural gas and nuclear energy.

“Malaysia’s oil and gas company, Petronas, has equity capital in Rosneft, it has partnership ties with this company and is developing ties with this company, as well as with Gazprom,” he said.


Complex Malaysian FPSO project approaches crucial bidding phase

October 9, 2025

Deadline 2025-10-08, Upstream:

The chase for providing a potential replacement of a floating production, storage and offloading vessel for PTTEP’s Kikeh oil and gas field offshore Malaysia has narrowed down to a few select contenders, with the bidding process nearing a crucial phase.


Petronas fails to turn Shell MDS gas supply case into full trial; court says it’s a matter of law

October 8, 2025

Dateline 2025-10-08, The Edge Malaysia:

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 8): Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) on Wednesday failed to turn Shell MDS (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd’s gas payment dispute into a full trial with witnesses and cross-examination.

Kuala Lumpur High Court judge Mahazan Mat Taib rejected Petronas’ request to change Shell MDS’ interpleader originating summons (OS) into a writ, saying the payment dispute between Petronas and Petros involves matters of law, not facts.


DNeX wins one-year contract to maintain Petronas stations, approval for Ping Petroleum to develop five oilfields

October 7, 2025

Dateline 2025-10-06, The Edge Malaysia:

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 6): Dagang NeXchange Bhd is growing its presence in the energy sector, both upstream and downstream. It secured a one-year contract to maintain Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) stations and got approval for its unit, Ping Petroleum Sdn Bhd (PPSB), to move forward with its oilfield development plan in the Greater Abu area.

In the downstream sector, its subsidiary OGPC Sdn Bhd won a one-year contract from Petronas Dagangan Bhd (PDB) to maintain 50 Petronas stations in Klang Valley, starting July 1, 2025. Services include equipment maintenance, parts replacement, safety management, and AI-powered data solutions.


Eni and PETRONAS sign a framework agreement to combine assets in Malaysia and Indonesia

October 6, 2025

Dateline 2025-06-17, Eni:

Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), 17 June 2025 – Eni and PETRONAS have signed in Kuala Lumpur today a Framework Agreement that sets the basis for the creation of the new, jointly participated company, that will oversee assets in Indonesia and Malaysia through business combination.

This agreement builds on the recent exclusive Memorandum of Understanding signed by the two companies and includes the Key Principles of the Shareholder Agreement. The new Company will be established and operated as a financially self-sufficient entity and the parties have agreed on the asset-level valuations to be contributed to the new company, resulting in a 50:50 proportion. 


Toxic gas leak under probe

October 5, 2025

Dateline 2025-10-04, The Star:

JOHOR BARU: Two operators have died while another is warded after inhaling toxic gas during an incident at a scheduled waste management and treatment plant in the Pasir Gudang Industrial Estate.

The Johor Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) said that an investigation is underway to identify the cause of the accident which happened on Tuesday, and involved three operators assigned to run the Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) at the premises.


Petronas deal in Canada is prudent rebalancing, not retreat, says analyst

October 4, 2025

Dateline 2025-10-02, Free Malaysia Today:

PETALING JAYA:

 Petronas’s move to sell a 20% stake in its Canadian assets for just over US$3 billion (RM12.6 billion) is a calculated step to ease fiscal pressures at home while strengthening its LNG position abroad, not a withdrawal, says oil and gas analyst Jamil Ghani.

The national oil firm confirmed the sale to MidOcean Energy, backed by EIG and Saudi Aramco, after months of speculation that it might fully exit Canada.

Petronas will retain 80% ownership of its Canadian arm, Petronas Energy Canada, one of the largest natural gas rights holders in British Columbia’s Montney basin.


Petronas & UMT Launch Offshore Renewable Energy Centre

October 3, 2025

Dateline 2025-10-01, Industry Asia Pacific:

PETRONAS and Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) have launched the Centre for Offshore Renewable Energy (CEFORE), one of the world’s first integrated models of offshore renewable energy sources with energy storage and management systems.

The proof-of-concept facility, located off the coast of Kuala Terengganu, aims to deliver renewable and reliable power by harnessing offshore wind, solar, and wave energy. It also features on-site energy storage and energy management systems to enable a continuous supply.


Petronas-Petros spat resumes in court

October 2, 2025

Dateline 2025-10-01, The Edge Malaysia:

KUCHING (Oct 1): National oil company Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and Sarawak state-owned oil firm Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) were back in the High Court on Tuesday over their gas supply payment dispute.

The two parties had sought a one-month adjournment back in August to make way for talks with the aim of bringing matters to resolution. However, no update was provided on the status of the negotiations when the hearing resumed.

The two companies are in court after Petros attempted to stop Petronas from calling its bank guarantee, as part of payments claimed for gas supply in the state.


China demand shields Malaysian O&G, lifting upstream and tanker plays — CGS

October 1, 2025

Dateline 2025-09-30, The Edge Malaysia:

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 30): Malaysian oil-and-gas (O&G) stocks are poised for positive performance, bolstered largely by China’s robust import activity as it builds its strategic petroleum reserves, said CGS International.

The house reiterated its overweight rating on the sector, citing sustained strength in oil prices, which have remained resilient despite increased Opec+ production, as a key factor.

“Despite higher Opec+ production quotas, oil prices have remained supported at the high-60s US$/bbl ( per barrel) levels, because China has been the balancing factor absorbing the excess supplies by importing to top up its strategic oil reserves…,” it said in a note on Tuesday.