Petronas pumps RM7.5b into Pengerang complex for solar energy project, bio-refinery development, says Johor MB Posted on November 15, 2024 By serv JOHOR BARU, Nov 14 — Petroliam Nasional Bhd has made new investments totalling RM7.5 billion at the Pengerang Integrated Complex (PIC) near Kota Tinggi. Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said that the investment includes a 40-megawatt solar energy project, a collaboration between Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PCG) and LG Chem, for the production of nitrile butadiene latex, a state-of-the-art chemical recycling plant for plastics, and the development of a bio-refinery, which is expected to begin operations by 2028. He said various development plans have been outlined for the Pengerang Integrated Petroleum Complex (PIPC), which covers approximately 9,268.9 hectares and will be developed in four phases to create a downstream oil and gas chain in Johor, from 2012 to 2037. “Alhamdulillah, I had the opportunity to meet with Petronas management to discuss the latest progress at the PIC. I was also informed that the PIC has completed the Integrated Performance Test (IPT) for 54 of their plants. “I hope that these developments will bring economic spillovers and attract new investors so that Johor’s aspiration to become a developed state by 2030 can be achieved. Insya-Allah,” he said in a Facebook post today. PIC is located within the PIPC, an industrial development under the jurisdiction of Johor Petroleum Development Corporation Bhd (JPDC), which is a government agency mandated to coordinate, facilitate, and promote the development of the downstream oil and gas industry in Johor. — Bernama News
How’s that for a wake-up call? Commuter finds python snuggled on truck dashboard in Labuan Posted on November 9, 2024 LABUAN, Nov 8 — The owner of a pickup truck had the shock of his life today when he found a small python coiled up on the vehicle’s dashboard at Kampung Sungai Labu here. It is not known how the reptile managed to make its way into the vehicle, but… Read More
Malaysia’s Brics approach targets trade growth and opportunities, Wisma Putra reassures commitment to protect national interests Posted on November 8, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — The Government will continue to ensure that the nation’s interests are safeguarded and protected in all international organisations it participates in, including BRICS, according to the Foreign Ministry. It said as a trading nation, it is important for Malaysia to maintain good relations with all… Read More
Hasnah Hashim sworn in as new Chief Judge of Malaya, former AG Terrirudin made Federal Court judge Posted on November 13, 2024 PUTRAJAYA, Nov 12 — Federal Court Judge Datuk Seri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim today took the oath of office and allegiance as the Chief Judge of Malaya. Hasnah, 65, was sworn in before Kuala Lumpur High Court Judge Datuk Akhtar Tahir at a ceremony held at the Conference Hall, Palace of… Read More