Petronas invested RM25b in Sarawak in 2024
Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) invested RM25 billion in Sarawak last year, said Sarawak Deputy Premier Awang Tengah Ali Hasan.
Awang Tengah, who is also the Sarawak Minister for International Trade, Industry, and Investment, said these investments include nine first hydrocarbon discoveries and two major production milestones - the Kasawari field at Block SK316 and the Jerun field at Block SK408.
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