KUCHING: Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) has been appointed by the Sarawak government as the gas aggregator under the Distribution of Gas (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023, effective Feb 1.
This appointment empowers Petros to oversee the procurement of natural gas and manage the development, operation, and maintenance of the gas distribution network and system, catering to industries and consumers in Sarawak.
As a key player in advancing Sarawak’s objectives outlined in the Sarawak Gas Roadmap, Petros plays a crucial role in optimising natural gas utilisation and ensuring its supply security.
The Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication said this fosters economic development by encouraging local and foreign participation in the gas sector and creating employment opportunities.
“By enhancing the utilisation of natural gas and ensuring the security of its supply, Petros plays a pivotal role in facilitating local and foreign participation in the gas sector, thereby fostering economic development through value-added activities that generate employment opportunities.
“This initiative aligns with the goals of the Post-Covid-19 Development Strategy 2030, aimed at achieving sustainable socio-economic growth and positioning Sarawak as a developed region with a high-income economy by the year 2030,” the ministry said in a statement.
As such, all upstream gas producers, including Petronas, are required by the Distribution of Gas Ordinance to collaborate closely with Petros to support its statutory role as the Gas Aggregator.
The ministry stressed that compliance with the Ordinance mandates that any parties engaging in activities related to gas distribution, including gas producers, must obtain the necessary licences.
