Petros takes on full role as gas aggregator in Sarawak
All natural gas activities in Sarawak including upstream and downstream gas players are mandated to obtain licences under the Distribution of Gas Ordinance (DGO) 2016, and it is an offence when it comes to non-compliance with this rule.
In a statement yesterday, the Utility and Telecommunication Ministry Sarawak said stateowned oil and gas company Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros), which had been tasked with procuring natural gas since its appointment as gas aggregator effective from Feb 1 this year under the DGO, would ensure steadfast supply of gas to industries and consumers in Sarawak.
It would also be responsible for overseeing the development, operation, and maintenance of the gas distribution network and system in Sarawak, it added.
“We urged all these entities to undertake the necessary steps to obtain the required licences, thereby ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and for Sarawak to undertake the sustainable development of the gas sector,” said Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Sarawak Dato Sri Julaihi Narawi in the statement.
The ministry said it had notified officially all upstream and downstream gas players including national oil and gas company Petronas, regarding the appointment of Petros as the gas aggregator for the distribution and supply of gas in Sarawak.
It added that the appointment facilitated Petros in fulfilling its commitment of increasing natural gas usage in Sarawak to be in line with the Sarawak Gas Roadmap.
“This will encourage local and international investors to participate in the gas sector and stimulate economic growth through value-added activities and job creation in Sarawak,” said the ministry.
Following the appointment of Petros as the gas aggregator, engagements had been held with all upstream and downstream gas players, including Petronas, since February this year, said the statement.
“Further engagements will be held with 23 upstream and nine downstream gas players on April 3 and 5, respectively, to facilitate Petros to eventually undertake its full role as gas aggregator.”