S’wak, Schlumberger talk potential collab in CCUS, competency training
Sarawak has engaged in talks with industry leader Schlumberger (SLB) on potential collaborations in Carbon, Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) and competency training in tandem with the state’s clean energy initiatives.
Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni met SLB top leaders on the sidelines of the prestigious CERAWeek - the world’s premier energy conference in Houston, Texas on March 20.
The discussions centred on three key areas including technical service support for CCUS, a critical component of Sarawak’s strategy to implement its CCUS roadmap, according a statement issued yesterday.
SLB vice president for Carbon Capture and Storage Eric Kowalewski, alongside NeXT SLB Global Resource manager Wan Jasmin Wan Abbas and East Asia managing director Lee Meng Keong, were present during the discussions.
The high-level talks also touched on partnership apportunities with NeXT SLB for upskilling and competency development programmes, addressing the urgent need to prepare Sarawak’s workforce for the transition to net-zero emissions.
Also discussed was the establishment of a Centre of Excellence for Clean Energy in Sarawak, which would serve as a foundation for the state’s Post Covid-19 Development Strategy 2030 under the Renewable Energy enabler agenda.
“With Sarawak’s advancements in clean energy, it is imperative that we cultivate local talent to spearhead our journey towards a sustainable future,” said Dr Hazland in the statement.
In addition to the talks, Dr Hazland attended a private reception hosted by SLB during CERAWeek.
There, he exchanged insights with SLB chief executive officer Olivier Le Peuch and Asia Region president Amy Chua, further solidifying the mutual commitment to energy sustainability and innovation.