PETRONAS 50 Homecoming

Our history is a testament to the incredible feats we can accomplish when we work together, united and driven by the unstoppable force of a common purpose.

We have proven time and time again that no challenge is too great, no dream too bold, when we stand together as one. As we embark on the next 50 years, let us draw strength from the trailblazers who came before us, those who dared to dream and refused to be bound by the limitations of their time.

It is the collective hopes, dreams and aspirations that have built the strong foundation we stand on today. Let us uphold this enduring legacy. Let their incredible spirit of progress ignite the spark within us, fuelling the quest of our times and inspire us to continue leaving an indelible mark on history.

• 1974

  From a resource regulator,
  to an industry builder

  Since PETRONAS’ inception in 1974, it learnt quickly about the essence and intricacies of the petroleum industry. The company shifted from merely regulating Malaysia's petroleum resources to unlocking its true potential. Malaysia Petroleum Management entrusted to regulate, shape and enable the nation’s upstream industry has signed over 200 Production Sharing Contracts (PSC), a model that was introduced in 1976 to replace the concession system.
  
  The new model was a catalyst to Malaysia taking charge of its destiny in the exploration and production industry – giving more equitable partnerships between Malaysia and other oil companies and at its core, designed to maximise its petroleum resources and promote benefits to the nation whilst developing Malaysian talents and expertise.
  
  In the same stride of building homegrown capabilities, PETRONAS Carigali was first formed in 1978 as a contractor to the parent company and successfully drilled the Duyong gas field in Terengganu. As PETRONAS’ domestic operations grew, its capabilities and experiences expanded, instilling confidence and earning the trust of global stakeholders, unleashing PETRONAS’ potential as a global industry player. Today, PETRONAS Carigali’s presence currently extends across more than 20 countries worldwide, encompassing 224 producing fields, 451 offshore platforms and 34 floating facilities.

• 1975

  From opening doors to education,
  to building hubs for life-long learning

  PETRONAS continues to invest in identifying and nurturing students through our sponsorship programmes and learning institutions, as part of our commitment to Powering Lives.
  
  Through its education sponsorship programme, PETRONAS has been actively nurturing and unleashing potential of students for the energy industry and for Malaysia. Since 1975, dreams and potentials of some 38,000 deserving students were unlocked with many emerging as leaders of industries and contributors to the the society.
  
  As human capital development at all levels will enable a continuous and sustainable pipeline of talent for PETRONAS, the industry, and the nation. Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), Institut Teknologi Petroleum PETRONAS (INSTEP), Akademi Laut Malaysia (ALAM), and PETRONAS Leadership Centre (PLC) is a testament of PETRONAS’ commitment to learning and development of the communities, as well as its employees.
  
  Exposure to learning begins from an early age, and therefore, PETRONAS through Petrosains, an interactive and experiential discovery centre, encourages kids to play their way to learning science, technology, and mathematics (STEM), and creating awareness on sustainability.

• 1981

  From convenience,
  to delight

  Although PETRONAS' first service station located in Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, Kuala Lumpur was opened in 1981 during a heavy downpour, our retail arm, PETRONAS Dagangan lets nothing get in the way of making customers' lives simpler and better
  
  Workshops from back in the early station days now turned to over 800 retail shops, Kedai Mesra, offering nothing short of variety. From everyday essentials to fresh fruits and vegetables directly from farms, every trip from one shop to another promises something different, something unique to the area. Kedai Mesra becomes the go-to-place to grab quality local delights from cakes, crisps and juices. Café Mesra was introduced next, a no-frills café chain serving Barista-quality coffee-on-the-go with freshly baked pastries and savouries. The café emphasises on quality and nutrients with the belief that healthy living should be accessible to all.
  
  And it’s not just the good food that makes customers feel good. Shopping, refueling, even EV charging at PETRONAS stations are made even easier through the Setel app, where customers enjoy reward points for every transaction made. It's in the smallest ways to enhance customers' and communities' experiences, is PETRONAS' way of saying, thank you.

• 1983

  From meeting today’s energy demand,
  to ensuring sustainable supply

  On a cold morning of 29 January 1983, Tenaga Satu reached the harbour of the Sodegaura Terminal in Tokyo. The maiden LNG shipment to Japan from PETRONAS LNG Complex in Sarawak, Malaysia marked the beginning of the country’s entry into the industry in the wake of rising LNG trade and Asia’s ferocious appetite for growth.
  
  Since then, the complex has supplied more than 12,700 cargoes to customers around the world and still is today one of the worlds’ largest LNG processing facilities in a single location.
  
  Long-standing partnership with Japan has grown into a cooperation with Japan’s Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry (METI) on developing a framework covering investments, reduction in GHG emissions and promotion of flexible and liquid LNG markets to strengthen Asia’s energy security.
  
  Partnerships built on the credence of reliability and trust are the bedrocks of our growth. To ensure Malaysia’s industries can enjoy the benefits of natural gas, PETRONAS invested in the Peninsular Gas Utilisation network (PGU) since way back in 1984 which today can transport up to 3,500 mmscfd of natural gas and devised the Virtual Pipeline System which delivers LNG using trucks fitted with cryogenic tanks to customers off the grid too. Investment in digitalisation enables remote operations of PETRONAS’ two regasification facilities to ensure Malaysia’s growing LNG needs are secured well into the future.
  
  PETRONAS brought a dream to life with 2 floating LNG facilities, PFLNG SATU and PFLNG DUA enabling the country's ability to unlock natural gas from hard-to-reach areas. A nearshore floating LNG facility is on its way in Sabah, Malaysia, while an LNG plant powered by hydroelectricity is being developed in Canada to expand the company’s LNG supply nodes in preparing for future world energy needs.

• 1984

  From celebrating people,
  to celebrating diversity in people

  PETRONAS has always prioritised its people through the company’s long commitment of creating an inclusive workplace for everyone by instilling a sense of belonging and purpose. Just two years after its inception, a recreational club, Kelab Sukan dan Rekreasi PETRONAS (KSRP) catering to the employees’ diverse interests was established, setting the precedent for various clubs and associations within the organisation.
  
  The company celebrates those who have shaped its journey and continues to care for the well-being of others who are still forging the path ahead.
  
  Since 1984, on the 10th anniversary, PETRONAS celebrated the first group of employees who had been there since its founding. All 12 pioneers were individually honoured at a meaningful ceremony and today, PETRONAS continues this tradition with the annual Majlis Sekalung Budi, or Long Service Award Ceremony where thousands of long-serving employees are each year celebrated and recognised personally by the PETRONAS President and Group CEO.

• 1985

  From fertilising,
  to revitalising farming

  Way back in 1985, the ASEAN Bintulu Fertilizer (ABF) commenced operations to deliver a shared aspiration by the region to be more self-sufficient in food production. Capacity and capabilities grew, with over 2,700 metric tonnes of urea per annum produced through ABF and the opening of PETRONAS Chemicals Fertiliser facilities in Kedah and Sabah, meeting growing demands from Southeast Asia and Asia Pacific. In 1993, PETRONAS celebrated the one million mark of being the sole supplier of granular urea to Japan’s National Federation of Agricultural Cooperative Association (ZEN-NOH), after it passed a detailed test-run for a customised specification requirement. 90% of Japan’s rice fields are still grown with PETRONAS’ granular urea until this very day.
  
  PETRONAS’ collaboration with Malaysia’s National Farmers Organisation (NAFAS) saw Blue Urea deployment in paddy fields in Kedah, the north of Malaysia. The innovative fertiliser saw increased paddy production from 2.95 tonnes per hectare to 7 tonnes per hectare over a season.
  
  PETRONAS’ fertiliser experts also collaborate with PETRONAS’ venture companies to curate smart farming technologies such as drone sprayers for adoption at scale by Malaysia’s agricultural industry. By spurring innovation and technology advancements in farming, farmers can enjoy better yields and youth are more attracted to join the field.

• 1994

  From planting a tree,
  to Planting Tomorrow

  In 1994, a century year old banyan tree which stood at the construction site of the PETRONAS Twin Towers wasn’t cut down.
  
  The tree was replanted instead at a nearby location, which is now a 20-hectare lush natural park surrounding the towers and home to some 1,900 species of native Malaysian trees.
  
  PETRONAS continues Planting Tomorrow today together with communities. Since 2006, over 20,000 mangrove trees of varying species have been replanted along Kertih river in Terengganu, the East Coast of Malaysia by hundreds of volunteers from surrounding villages. The majestic mangrove forest protects coastlines from erosion and attracts thousands of visitors going on a river cruise, a guided tour or even to watch the light display of fireflies. While there, a visit to the ecoCare centre, where PETRONAS in partnership with Malaysian Nature Society dedicates its ongoing efforts on mangrove conservation awareness, is a must. In Johor at the South of Malaysia, communities in Pulau Tanjung Surat are also coming together to plant mangrove trees with PETRONAS, which has become an integral part of eco-tourism attraction in the island too.
  
  Beyond banyan and mangrove, PETRONAS employees, over 23,000 of them made over 24 billion steps in the “Walk4Trees” challenge where PETRONAS pledges for a tree being planted for every million steps made. 57,454 trees have been planted nationwide by Yayasan PETRONAS, the company’s arm for social impact, with every tree becoming the reason for every step an employee takes.

• 1994

  From producing,
  to advancing fuels for runways and roads

  It seemed like yesterday, though it was way back in 1994, when PETRONAS’ refinery in Melaka supplied the first batch of aviation fuel for Malaysia Airlines. A similar milestone is set to be achieved come 2027, this time with the offtake of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by the national carrier.
  
  Various non-food bio feedstock are in R&D and pilot stages in preparation for its large scale production planned to commence by 2026 at PETRONAS’ first biorefinery, the Pengerang Integrated Complex. Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil or renewable diesel will also be produced from the same biorefinery as alternatives for the transportation industry.
  
  PETRONAS fuels and fluids, formulated at the company’s research centres in Bangi, Malaysia and Turin, Italy, have fuelled the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team since 2010. The partnership has helped secure eight consecutive Constructors’ World Championships in the process.
  
  These centres are now hard at work formulating PETRONAS’ future fuels, to comply with Formula 1’s switch to Advanced Sustainable Fuels from the 2026 season and beyond.
  
  PETRONAS will continue to transfer what it learns on the track into the development processes of its road-going fuel formulations, in order to benefit consumers.

• 2020

  From protecting lives,
  to Uplifting Lives

  The COVID-19 pandemic shook the world from any form of stability and certainty. Amidst the free plunge of oil price in a world strapped at a standstill, PETRONAS kept fighting on. PETRONAS’ companies, operations, associations and staff globally banded together and contributed a total of RM 50.6 million in cash and kind to help flatten the pandemic’s curve. Another over RM 20 million worth of medical equipment and supplies were delivered by Yayasan PETRONAS to aid Malaysia’s hospitals and frontliners.
  
  Students and staff of Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS used 3D printing and laser cut technology to produce face masks, PETRONAS Chemicals Group supplied polypropelene for universities to produce face shield frames, PETRONAS Lubricants International converted its coolant production lines to manufacture sanitisers for hospitals and communities in Italy and Brazil and provided fluids for truck fleets for carrying essentials and supporting construction of hospitals in Wuhan, China.
  
  Program MEKAR was implemented for lower income groups in Malaysia to overcome hardships compounded by the pandemic, by them building sustainable businesses through targeted mentoring and training schemes. Over 200 Oil and Gas Service Equipment (OGSE) high performing vendors in Malaysia were enrolled in the Vendor Financing Programme to support the local ecosystem in the challenging circumstances.
  
  Beyond interventions targeted to overcome the pandemic woes, PETRONAS continues Uplifting Lives through various sustainable social impact programmes such as Water for Life, giving access to clean water for communities from Sabah to South Sudan, and Rays of Hope, powering homes of Orang Asli (indigenous communities) across Malaysia with solar energy.

• 2050

  From decarbonising operations,
  to decarbonisation solutions

  The world needs more energy with 9 billion of us sharing the world by year 2050. To ensure PETRONAS continues to deliver energy responsibly for growing needs, the company will be reducing its emissions through the four decarbonisation levers outlined in PETRONAS’ Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050 pathway.
  
  The first carbon injection is set to take place by year 2026 through the Kasawari Phase 2 (M1 CO₂ Storage) project, expecting to reduce 3.3 MtCO₂e annually. It will be the catalyst towards unlocking Malaysia’s potential to be the CCS hub for the region. PETRONAS has also lined up two additional CCS projects; within the Lang Lebah field and the Bujang, Inas, Guling, Sepat and Tujoh (BIGST) fields ensuring security of gas supply to meet demand. The company is also establishing three Regional CCS Hubs to decarbonise PETRONAS LNG Complex, PETRONAS Gas Processing Plants and subsequently enabling local and regional industries to reduce emissions from its operations.
  
  PETRONAS is continuously transforming towards low carbon facilities, operating with zero routine flaring, achieving world class energy effciency through technology and strategic renewable energy applications while maximising hydrocarbon value. The company is also advancing efforts to reduce emissions through Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS). While decarbonising our operations, we are providing solutions for local and foreign industries, positioning Malaysia as the CCS hub for the region.

• 2050

  From innovations from within,
  to innovations from the world

  PETRONAS’ innovations are inspired by the needs of present and future times and the company harnesses them from all around by building a strong innovation ecosystem. The company drives collaboration across its innovation portfolio with a dedicated Innovation Engine.
  
  PETRONAS is shaping a tech-driven start-up ecosystem to serve its business and nation building needs through FutureTech and develop young changemakers in setting up their social enterprises through SEEd.Lab.
  
  From the frontlines of its operations, PETRONAS has developed the Remote Autonomous Operations suite that unlocks the power of robotics, 5G technologies and Industrial Internet of Things to keep its operators safe and increase efficiencies. The company even crowd-sourced solutions to be scaled up through its worldwide Race2Decarbonise Hackathon to turbo charge the company’s efforts in meeting its short-term targets towards achieving Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050.

• 2050

  From new solutions,
  to new horizons

  With an innovative spirit and persistent technological pursuits, PETRONAS is opening doors to new horizons where natural resources can have better stewardship, enabling a low-waste future and minimising carbon footprint for continuous value creation.
  
  The company is paving roads with ProBit+, a Plastic Modified Bitumen made from plastic waste that can increase road life span by at least 25%. It is protecting structures in harsh environments and boosting performance of lithium-ion batteries by harnessing the power of graphene, an advanced material that can be made from refinery waste and exhibits extreme strength of 200 times greater than steel.
  
  Gentari was established to pursue new growth opportunities in the energy transition, with three initial core offerings. Renewable energy is aimed to achieve 30-40 GW of installed capacity. Hydrogen is envisioned to produce 1.2 MTPA of clean hydrogen. Green mobility is geared to capture more than 10% of the Charging Points and Vehicle-as-a-Service market share across Asia Pacific’s key countries. And these targets are to be achieved by year 2030.
  
  With the acquisition of Perstorp Group, PETRONAS is expanding its specialty chemicals portfolio and with the grant by the European Union Innovation Fund, a large-scale production of sustainable methanol from captured carbon dioxide (CCU), bio-based feedstock and hydrogen from electrolysis is due to be commissioned at the end of 2026.

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