Sarawak Poised to be Hydrogen Producer by 2027, Says Premier – Malaysia

November 22, 2022

I guess this is one way the rainbow coloured flag will fly, with blue hydrogen, grey hydrogen, PETRONAS hydrogen. What hydrogen are you?

Dateline 2022-09-07, Hydrogen Central:

Sarawak is positioning itself to be a commercial hydrogen producer by 2027 thus realising the vision of turning the state into a hydrogen economy.

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg said to achieve the vision Sarawak is taking the necessary measures and rolling out various initiatives to develop the state hydrogen economy.

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Now “Not The Right Time” For Targeted Fuel Subsidies – Tengku Zafrul

November 21, 2022

And I input this, the week of elections.

Dateline 2022-09-08, Carlist.my:

For most of 2022 we’ve heard that blanket fuel subsidies will soon be a thing of the past, but so far have not seen many outward facing steps to remove it. According to our Finance Minister, perhaps the government are reconsidering.

Earlier this week while talking to members of the media at the 2022 Wild Digital SEA conference in Kuala Lumpur, Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz expressed the sentiment that it might “not be the right time” to implement targeted subsidies.

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Malaysia: Contracting For Oil And Gas Sector In Malaysia –Understanding SWEC Code In Malaysia

November 18, 2022

I have not read this, so cave canem

Dateline 2022-09-06, Mondaq:

Amid COVID-19 worldwide rife (which is now entering into endemic period), Malaysia remains a coveted market for oil & gas business to the global industry players. Since global outbreak of the infectious malady in 2019, the local economy in the industry is rapidly recovering although it is expected that the oil price continues to be volatile1.

As perspective, PETRONAS recorded over two-fold increase in its profit after tax for the first quarter this year: from RM9.22 billion last year to RM23.44 billion3.

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From the Engineering Floor: Random website

November 17, 2022

You’re welcome.

How to Filter and See Only Groups in Whatsapp? [Solved] 2022 (howtosguru.com)

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Upstream evaluation: Trio eyes potential onshore Malaysia

November 17, 2022

Who the heck is Big Oil Ventures?

Dateline 2022-09-07, Upstream Online:

UK independent Upland Resources, Malaysia’s Big Oil Ventures (BOV) and state government-owned Petroleum Sarawak (Petros) have teamed up to study the hydrocarbon potential of Block SK 334 onshore Sarawak, East Malaysia.

The trio have signed a joint technical study agreement for the approximate 6685-square kilometre tract in the north of the state, with the work being performed by Upland and BOV.

Upland confirmed that the main objectives of the joint technical study are to de-risk the petroleum system elements and improve understanding of the prospectivity in Block SK334, as well as assess the hydrocarbon potential of Block SK 334, delineate prospective areas and identify leads and prospects.

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Shell, Petronas to develop Rosmari-Marjoram gas fields off Malaysia

November 16, 2022

Dateline 2022-09-05, Reuters:

Shell Plc (SHEL.L) on Monday said it would invest with Malaysian state oil firm Petronas to develop the Rosmari-Marjoram gas fields in the Southeast Asian country’s waters.

The Rosmari-Marjoram fields are situated 220 km (136.7 miles) off the coast of Bintulu in the Malaysian state of Sarawak.

The project is designed to produce 800 million standard cubic feet of gas per day, with gas production expected to start in 2026, Shell said in a statement.

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M’sian companies working on Kasawari gas project among targets of Beijing-backed hackers — research

November 15, 2022

Totally from left field.

Dateline 2022-08-31, The Edge:

Malaysian companies working on the Kasawari gas project in the South China Sea were among the targets of cyberattacks by Beijing-backed hackers.

Citing new research from cybersecurity firm Proofpoint and consulting firm PwC, energy portal Oilprice.com on Tuesday (Aug 30) said hacking group Red Ladon, also known as TA423, is using a simple phishing scam to attack politically significant targets in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, including defence contractors, infrastructure, and law firms involved in diplomatic disputes.

The scam sees victims lured in by fake news websites that infect targets’ computers with malicious software, called ScanBox, that lets hackers gather information for reconnaissance purposes.

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Govt giving more attention to renewable energy, says PM

November 14, 2022

Dateline 2022-08-29, FMT:

Putrajaya will be implementing a programme aimed at improving the nation’s electricity supply system as part of efforts to transition to renewable energy (RE), says Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

The government has approved an allocation for the distribution of 1,200 megawatts (MW) of RE for solar power, he said.

This will include the installation of solar panels on the roofs of government buildings, Bernama reported.

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Nuclear energy the way to go?

November 11, 2022

Dateline 2022-08-26, The Sun Daily:

MALAYSIA’S response to climate change underpins our international commitments – previously through the Kyoto Protocol 1997 (ratified in 2002), which expired in 2020, and thereafter the now legally binding Paris Agreement 2015 (ratified in 2016), which requires concerted policy focus and action from signatories to ensure the fulfilment of the set objectives and national obligations.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob stated that the government will continue to uphold Malaysia’s pledge to cut the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity of the gross domestic product (GDP) by 45% in 2030, even as the country’s contribution is less than 0.7%.

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Petronas negotiations realign acreage in Malaysia-Thailand Joint Development Area

November 10, 2022

Dateline 2022-08-25, Upstream Online:

Malaysia’s national upstream company Petronas Carigali has wrapped up negotiations with Malaysia-Thailand Joint Authority (MTJA)that see acreages rejigged and the company commit to delivering increased volumes of gas to both Asean neighbours.

Petronas and the MTJA have reached an agreement and have received the relevant approvals from the Malaysian and Thai governments to annex the Block B-17 and Block C-19 production sharing contracts and Block B-17-02 (Open Area) into the Block B-17-01 PSC.

Block B-17-01 PSC comes with a 10-year production period extension until 2039, under the terms of the annexation agreement.

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