Petronas maintaining operations in Canada
'Any reports that claim Petronas is leaving Canada are inaccurate,' Petronas said in a reply to Bernama's query.
On Tuesday, Petronas was reportedly considering options for its Canadian company, formerly known as Progress Energy Resources Corp, including a sale, according to people familiar with the matter.
Petronas stated it is committed to its investments in Canada, where it operates the North Montney Joint Venture upstream gas development and is a major partner in the LNG Canada gas liquefaction facility in Kitimat, BC.
'With LNG Canada preparing for its first cargo this year, Petronas is proud to be providing lower-carbon, reliable Canadian liquefied natural gas to support global energy markets for decades to come,' it added.
Petronas acquired Progress Energy in 2012 for approximately US$5.3 billion, significantly expanding its shale gas portfolio and strengthening its gas supply base.
The national oil company also owns a 25 per cent stake in the LNG Canada project, a major liquefied natural gas joint venture alongside Shell Plc, PetroChina Co Ltd, Mitsubishi Corp, and Korea Gas Corp. –BERNAMA
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