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Scientists Slam BC LNG Proposal

Jun 01, 2016

International climate scientists are calling on the Canadian government to reject a proposed liquefied natural gas project by Petronas-backed Pacific NorthWest LNG in British Columbia, saying it would have dire environmental effects, according to a report in Canadian Press…

Total, KOGAS Extend Cooperation on LNG

Apr 14, 2016

Korea Gas Corp, the world’s biggest importer of LNG, has struck deals with French giant Total to extend its reach into the liquefaction sector, reports Reuters. Total has pledged to press forward with investment in LNG despite the downturn…

Schlumberger Led Consortium Wins Malaysia Offshore Survey

Apr 01, 2016

Malaysia has opened an area of its offshore waters to the multi-client seismic model for the first time. The move is a result of a new initiative by Petronas to stimulate offshore E&P investment activity. “A consortium comprising of PGS…

MISC Buys Back 50% Equity in Gumusut-Kakap for $445mln

Feb 25, 2016

Malaysian state-owned shipping company MISC has bought the remaining 50% stake in the Gumusut-Kakap Semi-Floating Production System Limited (GKL) for $445m from E&P Venture Solutions (EPV), part of Petronas Carigali.  GKL, a wholly-owned subsidary of PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd (PCSB)…

Cautious Optimism on Pacific NorthWest LNG Report

Feb 13, 2016

Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA)  has ruled that Pacific NorthWest LNG’s project in British Columbia would likely harm harbour porpoises and contribute to climate change, but the export terminal could be built and operated without causing major ecological damage…

MISC Bhd: Revenue Up

Feb 06, 2016

Malaysia International Shipping Corporation Berhad (MISC Berhad), a shipping arm of Petronas, has seen an increase of 12.3 percent in its net profit for the 2015 full year financials when compared to 2014. The liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipper said the higher earnings compared with RM2…

MISC-Bumi Armada Merger Soon?

Nov 09, 2015

Shipping giant MISC Bhd and oil and gas services provider Bumi Armada Bhd are said to be in merger talk involving the consolidation of the floating production storage offshore (FPSO) businesses of both companies, say local media reports. Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) owns 62…

Technip Awards EPIC Offshore Malaysia Contract from Petronas

Sep 09, 2015

French oilfield services provider Technip SA  said it has been awarded an engineering, procurement, installation and commissioning contract by PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd or PCSB for D18 Project.  The project covers the procurement and installation…

Barakah Offshore Gets Contract from Petronas

Aug 13, 2015

Barakah Offshore Petroleum’s subsidiary, PBJV Group Sdn Bhd (PBJV), has received a Letter of Award from Malaysian oil company Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd, for the supply, refurbishment and maintenance of cleaning pig and associated services in Sabah and Sarawak…

Petronas-led Consortium to Start Construction of B.C. LNG terminal Soon

Jul 28, 2015

British Columbia's finance minister Michael de Jong said that the construction of Petroliam Nasional Bhd’s (Petronas) $36 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal project in Canada is expected to start in September. “We are awaiting the final environmental certificate…

MT Orkim Harmony Arrive Safely in Kuantan port

Jun 20, 2015

Oil tanker MT Orkim Harmony arrived safely at the Kuantan Port in Tanjung Gelang about 7am today (Saturday, June 20), nine days after it was hijacked by a group of pirates off Tanjung Sedili, Johor.  The vessel, which was carrying about 6…

Hijacked Tanker Released, Pirates Escape

Jun 19, 2015

The hijacked oil tanker Orkim Harmony has been released by pirates, who fled in the ship's rescue boat, Malaysian navy and maritime officials said on Friday. The Orkim Harmony, hijacked on June 11 off the Malaysian coast by pirates reportedly armed with pistols and machetes…

Steel Cutting of Petronas Floating LNG2

Jun 17, 2015

PETRONAS achieved another milestone with the official steel cutting of its second floating liquefied natural gas facility, the PETRONAS Floating LNG2 (PFLNG2) in a ceremony held on 11 June 2015 at the Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) Shipyard in Geoje Island…

ABS Selects Board of Directors, Advisory Council & Members

May 04, 2015

At the 152nd Annual Meeting of the Members of ABS, industry leaders were elected to serve on a number of bodies that contribute to the operation of the classification society as it fulfills its mission of promoting the security of life and property and preserving the natural environment…

MISC may Sell AET Tanker Holdings

Apr 23, 2015

MISC Bhd  is selling AET Tanker Holdings Sdn Bhd, which owns a fleet of 74 crude oil and product tankers, to US-listed Teekay Tankers Ltd, reports local media. AET is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Malaysia's MISC Bhd. and a major global…

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