Petronas says Bintulu LNG ops not affected by floods

Petronas announced on Thursday that its operations in Miri and Bintulu remain uninterrupted following severe flooding in both areas on January 29.

“The safety of our staff, their families, and the surrounding community is our top priority, and we are working alongside relevant authorities to safeguard the well-being of the people, environment, and assets,” the company said.

“We will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide support where needed,” Petronas added.

The Bintulu LNG complex has a capacity of about 29.3 mtpa and includes MLNG Satu, MLNG Dua, MLNG Tiga, and Train 9, which started commercial operations in 2017.

In 2023, Petronas delivered 403 LNG cargoes from the Bintulu facility, down two cargoes from 2022.

During the first half of last year, Petronas delivered 192 LNG cargoes from the facility.

This is down eight cargoes compared to 200 shipments in the first half of 2023.

Last year, Petronas lifted the force majeure on gas supplies to Malaysia LNG Dua’s facility at the giant Bintulu LNG complex.

This decision followed the successful commissioning of Jerun and Kasawari, two new gas fields in Sarawak now providing a source of feedgas, Petronas said.

In October 2022, Petronas declared force majeure on gas supply to Malaysia LNG Dua’s facility.

The move followed a pipeline leak caused by soil movement in the vicinity of KP201, Sabah-Sarawak gas pipeline (SSGP) that occurred on September 21, 2022.

Petronas said in a recent activity outlook report that it will decommission the Sabah-Sarawak gas pipeline.

“For the next three years, decommissioning plans include the plugging and abandonment of approximately 153 wells and the abandonment of about 37 offshore facilities and one onshore facility i.e. Sabah Sarawak gas pipeline,” it said.