State, PETRONAS working on Petrochemical Master Plan

December 31, 2016

Dateline 2016-11-25, Borneo Post:

THE Sarawak government and Petronas are currently undertaking the Sarawak Petrochemical Master Plan study covering the coastal areas of the state.

Assistant Minister of Industrial Development (Investment and Promotion) Datuk Julaihi Narawi said the study will look into the technical, commercial and economic feasibility of the petrochemical development in Sarawak.

“Among others, the study is expected to identify and recommend the suitable oil and gas downstream industries that the state can explore,” he said yesterday in his reply to Aidel Lariwoo (BN – Sadong Jaya) and Ripin Lamat (BN – Lambir) during the question and answer session at the State Legislative Assembly yesterday.

He said currently 100 per cent of oil resources and 93 per cent of gas resources are exported in raw form such as crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LPG).

“It is the intention of the state government to establish a robust downstream industry to increase participation in the higher value chain and thus creating a more sustainable industry for the state amidst the declining resources.

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Petronas employs increasing number of Sarawakians

July 8, 2016

Dateline 2016-06-10, Borneo Post:

There is an increasing number of Sarawakians being employed by Petronas in line with the company’s expansion of the upstream sector in the state.

Assistant Minister for Industrial Development (Investment and Promotion) Datuk Julaihi Narawi, said Petronas was commited to developing human capital and gave priority to the locals.

He told the State Legislative Assembly yesterday that the number of employees in the upstream sector in the state had increased by 10 per cent to 4,400 this year, compared to 4,000 in 2015.

From the 4,400 employess 71 per cent were Sarawakians, he said, adding that 313 were Sarawakians from the increased figure of 400 this year.

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Sarawak boasts 47% total petroleum resources discovered in Malaysia

January 16, 2016

Dateline 2015-12-09, The Rakyat Post:

As of Jan 1, this year, 47% of the total discovered petroleum resources in Malaysia is from Sarawak.

In replying to Aidel Lariwoo (BN-Sadong Jaya), state Industrial Development assistant Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said based on the numbers given by Petronas, the crude oil resources is expected to last another 25 years, while natural gas will last for another 37 years.

“Currently the state government studying a strategic plan for the future development of Sarawak’s oil and gas industry but it is still ongoing and premature for me to comment at this point of time,” said Julaihi during the question and answer session of the Sarawak state legislative assembly here, today.

Julaihi also said the state has formed the Sarawak Oil and Gas Committee comprising members who have vast experience in the industry to assist the state in charting its future direction.

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