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New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Petros launches piped natural gas to Bintulu households
BINTULU: Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros) today marked a key milestone with the official launch of piped natural gas supply to households in Sungai Plan, Bintulu, bringing direct energy access to local households for the first time since natural gas processing operations began in Bintulu in 1982. Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg said the launch was the first step to distribute gas to the people so they could benefit from the natural gas supply obtained from the state. "The state government has launched the broader Sarawak Gas Roadmap (SGR) so that we can supply gas throughout the state through a gas pipeline system," he told reporters after the launch. He said the distribution of gas through a pipeline was not new as it had been done in Lutong before the formation of Malaysia. He said the power to distribute gas, from the start to the buyers, must be managed by Sarawak through the appointment of Petros as the sole gas aggregator. Abang Johari said the first piped gas to the Sungai Plan project is Petros' first residential piped gas supply initiative in Bintulu and marks a tangible step towards bringing Sarawak's gas resources directly to its people. Petros group chief executive officer Datuk Janin Girie, in a statement, said the pilot phase involved the construction of a dedicated reticulation system, which includes a newly built city gate station, over 3km of distribution pipeline, and internal piping for the initial 39 connected households. He said Petros aimed to extend gas coverage to over 3,500 households in the Sungai Plan area by the end of 2027. He said this infrastructure delivers natural gas directly to homes for cooking and other domestic uses, offering residents a cleaner, more convenient, and cost-effective alternative to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). "By providing direct access to natural gas, we are delivering a cleaner and more affordable energy solution to local communities while supporting Sarawak's broader socio-economic ambitions," he added. In addition to improving convenience and affordability for households, he said the piped gas initiative supports the longer-term industrialisation of Bintulu and surrounding areas. Under the Sarawak Gas Roadmap (SGR), Bintulu has been designated as one of four strategic gas hubs alongside Miri, Samalaju, and Kuching. These hubs form part of a statewide "Hub-and-Spoke" model that aims to deliver consistent and reliable gas supply to both urban and hinterland areas across Sarawak. Investments in supporting infrastructure are well underway. In Bintulu, Petros is constructing the 65km Samalaju Pipeline (SPL) to supply natural gas to the Samalaju Industrial Park, including to the 1,500MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Power Plant currently under development. Petros is also progressing works on the Gas to Bintulu (GtB) Trunkline Project, extending the transmission gas pipeline from the Kidurong Industrial Area to Jepak and Samalaju Industrial Park Ringmain (SIPR), which will further enhance intra-zone gas distribution. For areas not yet connected to pipelines, Petros is implementing a Virtual Pipeline System (VPS) using modular transport to deliver natural gas via road and sea. The first customer in Kuching is expected to receive supply via VPS by end-2025, with a broader rollout planned for 2026. As the sole Gas Aggregator for Sarawak, Petros plays a central role in developing and managing the state's gas distribution system. These efforts aim to raise Sarawak's domestic gas utilisation from 6 per cent to at least 30 per cent by 2030, in alignment with the Sarawak government's energy transition agenda. Among those present at the launch were Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi, Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Anak Utom, and Petros chairman Tan Sri Hamid Bugo.
Borneo Post
2 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Petros launches Bintulu's first residential piped gas supply
Hamid (second left) presents a memento to Abang Johari after the launch ceremony. BINTULU (July 23): Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros) marked a major milestone today with the official launch of piped natural gas supply to households in Sungai Plan – the first direct residential connection since gas processing operations began in Bintulu in 1982. The initiative is part of the broader Sarawak Gas Roadmap (SGR), a strategic state government plan implemented by Petros to boost domestic gas utilisation, improve energy access, and support sustainable development throughout Sarawak. The launch was officiated by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Also present were State Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Dato Sri Julaihi Narawi; State Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Dato Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom; and Petros chairman Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr Hamid Bugo. The launch also coincides with Sarawak Day and comes ahead of Petros' eighth anniversary, underscoring the state's steady progress toward a more inclusive, secure, and resilient energy future. In a statement, Petros said the Sungai Plan project is its first residential piped gas supply initiative in Bintulu, marking a tangible step towards bringing Sarawak's gas resources directly to the people. 'The pilot phase involves the construction of a dedicated reticulation system, which includes a newly built city gate station, over three kilometres of distribution pipeline, and internal piping for the initial 39 connected households. 'Petros aims to extend gas coverage to over 3,500 households in the Sungai Plan area, by the end of 2027,' it said. The infrastructure enables homes to use natural gas for cooking and other domestic needs, offering a cleaner, safer, and more cost-effective alternative to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). 'By providing direct access to natural gas, we are delivering cleaner and more affordable energy solutions to local communities while supporting Sarawak's broader socio-economic ambitions,' said Petros Group Chief Executive Officer Dato Janin Girie. Beyond households, the piped gas initiative is designed to support the long-term industrialisation of Bintulu and nearby regions. Under the SGR, Bintulu is designated one of four key gas hubs in Sarawak, alongside Miri, Samalaju and Kuching. These hubs form the backbone of a statewide 'hub-and-spoke' model to ensure reliable gas supply across both urban and rural areas. 'Investments in supporting infrastructure are well underway. In Bintulu, Petros is constructing the 65-kilometre Samalaju Pipeline (SPL) to supply natural gas to the Samalaju Industrial Park, including to the 1,500MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Power Plant currently under development,' Petros said. The company said it is also advancing the Gas to Bintulu (GtB) Trunkline Project, which will extend transmission infrastructure from the Kidurong Industrial Area to Jepak and the Samalaju Industrial Park Ringmain (SIPR), improving intra-zone distribution capacity. To serve areas not yet connected to pipelines, Petros is deploying a Virtual Pipeline System (VPS) that uses modular transport to deliver compressed natural gas (CNG) by road and sea. The first VPS customer in Kuching is expected to receive supply by end-2025, with broader rollout planned for 2026. As the sole gas aggregator for Sarawak, Petros plays a central role in developing and managing the state's gas distribution system. 'These efforts aim to raise Sarawak's domestic gas utilisation from 6 per cent to at least 30 per cent by 2030, in alignment with the Sarawak Government's energy transition agenda,' it said. Today's launch also coincides with Sarawak Day and precedes Petros' eighth anniversary, underscoring the State's steady progress towards a more inclusive and resilient energy future. Abang Johari Bintulu lead Petros piped gas supply Sungai Plan
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Abang Johari: Federal-state ties remain strong for Sarawak's progress
MIRI: Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg has reiterated that the close cooperation between the state and federal governments would continue in the common interests of both the country and Sarawak. He said the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government, which he leads, appreciates the cooperation currently enjoyed between the state and the federal government under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. "In fact, at the federal level, Sarawak is represented by a deputy prime minister, namely Datuk Sri Fadillah Yusof, in addition to other ministers from Sarawak," he said in his speech at the Sarawak Day celebration here yesterday. He expressed confidence that Sarawak's efforts to achieve greater prosperity would not undermine the wider national objective of advancing the country's overall development. He said the increase in Sarawak's revenue, particularly through the Sarawak Sales Tax (SST), would not diminish the country's revenue as the federal government has sufficient avenues to boost national income without burdening the people. Abang Johari said the GPS government would continue to fight for Sarawak's rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) through ongoing negotiations with Putrajaya. "Sarawak has successfully regained nine rights under MA63 and the GPS government will continue its efforts to restore all rights that have been eroded over the years," he said. He noted that Sarawak started as a state with many shortcomings and widespread poverty, especially in rural areas, during the formation of Malaysia. "Now we are grateful that Sarawak's economy has shown very encouraging growth," he said, adding that last year Sarawak recorded its highest ever revenue of RM14 billion compared to RM13.3 billion in 2023. He said this year he had presented the largest budget in Sarawak's history amounting to RM15.8 billion, opening up opportunities for a more inclusive economy. "Under the powers provided by the Federal Constitution, the state has begun to enjoy more of its oil and gas revenues through the SST imposed on petroleum products as well as through profit sharing between Petronas and Petros," he said. The premier said the World Bank had recognised Sarawak as a high-income region for three consecutive years since 2022 based on a Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of RM73,100 (US$17,000) in 2024, a figure that surpasses the threshold of RM63,800 (US$15,000) set by the bank. He said this status had placed Sarawak in fourth position after the Kuala Lumpur and Labuan and Penang, surpassing Selangor. He said the state government would continue to ensure Sarawak's resources are given added value through the creation of downstream industries, particularly in the oil and gas sector, guided by the long-term Sarawak Gas Roadmap (SGR). He expressed confidence that when fully implemented within 10 years the SGR would attract investments worth RM300 billion and generate RM120 billion in output from the product and service chain. "New industries will also be created, especially in the renewable energy sector, to generate up to 15,000 megawatts of energy by 2035, not only for domestic consumption but also for export to Asean countries," he said.
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First Post
10-07-2025
- Sport
- First Post
Explained: Why FIFA World Cup 2026 could be the ‘most climate-damaging' ever
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the biggest in the tournament's history, but also potentially the most climate-damaging. With expanded teams, vast travel distances, and heavy infrastructure demands, environmental experts are sounding the alarm. read more The FIFA World Cup 2026, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, will be 'the most climate-damaging' in the history of the tournament, a new study has claimed. As per the Scientists for Global Responsibility (SGR), the 48-team expanded World Cup will generate more than nine million tonnes of carbon dioxide. 'Driven by a high reliance on air travel and a significant increase in the quantity of matches,' said the report, which added that the carbon emissions during the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be equivalent to 'nearly 6.5 million average British cars driven for an entire year.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD FIFA World Cup 2026 to emit 9 million tonnes of CO2e The SGR's report was created in collaboration with the Environmental Defence Fund and the Sport for Climate Action Network. The report says that the total carbon emission during the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be almost double the average for the last four World Cup finals. It would also be significantly more than the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, which resulted in an emission of 5.25 million tonnes of CO2e. FIFA has not yet reacted to the report, but it has a history of making tall claims and falling flat on them. It had in past announced that the Qatar World Cup would be the first 'fully carbon-neutral World Cup,' but those claims have since been challenged by a Swiss advertising regulator, which labelled them as 'unsubstantiated claims.' Earlier, the US, Canada and Mexico, the hosts for the 2026 World Cup, had estimated an emission of 3.6 million tonnes of carbon dioxide during the original bid. However, that estimate was only for a 32-team tournament. The next year's World Cup, however, has been expanded by 16 more teams. It will have 104 matches, 40 more than the Qatar World Cup. It should be noted that FIFA has claimed that it would reduce its emissions by 50 per cent by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2040.
Indian Express
09-07-2025
- Science
- Indian Express
2026 FIFA World Cup to be most climate-damaging ever, says report
A scientific journal has released a report stating that next year's Fifa World Cup is set to be the most climate-harming ever in the 95-year history of the tournament. Scientists for Global Responsibility (SGR) have calculated the greenhouse gases that will likely emit in and around the tournament. The increase in teams from 32 to 48, as well as the size of the three host nations and the travel involved in all was a significant factor. The group claims that nine million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent will be generated 'driven by a high reliance on air travel and significant increase in the quantity of matches.' SGR also said in the report that this was almost double the average of the last four World Cup's and significantly above the 5.25 million tons of CO2e produced during the 2022 Qatar World Cup. The report was produced with Sport for Climate Action Network and the Environmental Defence Fund. Fifa has previously committed to achieving a fifty percent reduction in emissions by 2030 and then a net zero state by 2040. Fifa in the past has acknowledged the effect of football tournaments and said that it had devised various ways to bring their emissions down. 'On the environmental side, greenhouse gas emissions have been assessed and mitigated, waste has been substantially reduced and tonnes of material have been recycled and diverted from landfill, and stadium construction and operations have been certified according to green building standards,' Fifa has said in the past. But their efforts and figures have been questioned, as was the case in 2023 when a Swiss regulator called the premier body of football out for making unsubstantiated claims. In the original bid, the three countries had claimed that 3.6 million tons would be the figure of CO2e. But that figure was made with 80 games in mind as the plans to expand the World Cup only came about later.
