Courtesy call on Chief Minister
Published on: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Published on: Tue, May 20, 2025 Text Size: Hajiji presenting a memento to Dunn. Kota Kinabalu: New ConocoPhillips Malaysia President Connor Dunn paid a courtesy call on Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor at Menara Kinabalu here Monday. Dunn, who replaced Lisa Bruner, introduced himself and briefed the Chief Minister on the multinational company's oil and gas development plan in the country.
Advertisement In January this year, ConocoPhillips through its subsidiary ConocoPhillips Sabah Gas Ltd took over operations of the Kebabangan Cluster Production Sharing Contract (KBBC PSC) in Sabah waters. Dunn was accompanied by Senior General Manager, KBB Asset Ian Ramshaw, General Manager, Growth Ian Lim and General Manager, KBB Operations Krish Krishnan. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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