Petros tak ganti Petronas, kata Abang Jo

Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Openg has assured that the state's oil company, Petros, is increasing its role in the Sarawak gas sector without aiming to replace Petronas. He emphasized that the state government remains committed to collaborating with Petronas, despite the expansion of Petros' capabilities to process domestic reserves and develop the Kuching offshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility, which is expected to be operational by 2029.

According to Dayak Daily, he asserted that the state does not wish to harm Petronas; instead, they are acting within the provisions of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and continue to partner with Petronas. Petros has been holding discussions with Norwegian energy infrastructure firm Höegh Evi for over a year, announcing a joint development agreement on Thursday to construct, own, and operate the Kuching LNG terminal.

The premier also mentioned that Sarawak is considering building smaller-scale LNG plants using the raw material available in the state and fostering ancillary activities. Local processing of gas would enable Sarawak to produce higher-value products and reduce its dependence on uncertain gas prices. He further stated that Sarawak is also exploring carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) outside the Mukah-Balingian waters.