Gov’t forms new regulatory body for oil and gas industry
The government has formed a new regulatory body for the oil and gas industry called Petroleum Authority of Brunei Darussalam.
Brunei ships 4.7 tonnes of hydrogen to Japan
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): A total of 4.7 metric tonnes of hydrogen have been shipped to Japan from Brunei Darussalam’s first pilot hydrogenation plant, which is operated by the Advanced Hydrogen Energy Chain Association for Technology Development (Ahead). The plant is part of Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organisation (NEDO)’s first global hydrogen […]
Climate change: Teaching them young
When it comes to teaching young learners about issues on climate change, reading from a textbook probably won’t be as impactful as other methods. Youth now need to learn about the importance of climate change as it will determine their future survival. However, it is still a complex issue with so much information to digest. […]
Brunei Darussalam’s growth momentum expected to continue in 2018: IMF
Real GDP in 2017 was stronger than expected, rebounding to 1.3 per cent supported by both the O&G and non-O&G sectors. On September 17, 2018, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Brunei Darussalam. Brunei Darussalam’s economy has been adjusting well to lower oil prices since 2014, […]
BGC marks 21 years of delivering Brunei LNG
BRUNEI Gas Carriers Sdn Bhd (BGC) was established in 1998 as a joint venture between the Brunei government, Shell Gas BV and Diamond Gas Carriers BV. This year, BGC celebrates its 21st anniversary. BGC has been and continues to be a vital force in contributing to the nation’s wealth, with liquefied natural gas (LNG) as […]
With $20 billion investment, Brunei’s oil and gas workforce to grow from 20,000 to 35,000
Brunei’s oil and gas industry is expected to hire 15,000 more people over the next few years with $20 billion in investment into downstream projects including a petrochemical refinery and fertilizer plant. Deputy Minister of Energy, Manpower and Industry Dato Seri Paduka Awg Hj Matsatejo Sokiaw said that the first phase Hengyi Industries’ oil refinery and […]
Student saves money to install solar panels at SMARTER Brunei
“IT’S a small step, but one step closer to greener Brunei,” said Jerudong International School (JIS) student Sidharth. A teenager with a passion in comedy, Sidharth accumulated every single dollar he earned from performing comedy shows at various places including India to make a contribution to Society for the Management of Autism Related issues in […]
Brunei takes centre stage at ASEAN Energy Award
BRUNEI Darussalam won first place in the ‘Off-Grid’ category at the 36th ASEAN Ministers of Energy Meeting (AMEM) Gala Dinner’s ASEAN Energy Award 2018 in Singapore under the Renewable Energy (RE) project competition. The project was titled ‘2kWp Off-grid Solar PV Systems in Labi, Ulu Belait, Brunei Darussalam’. Project owner Philip Chin Khee Khiong of […]
BSP to convert headquarters to solar power
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP) will soon convert its headquarters in Seria from gas to solar power.BSP Managing Director Dr Ceri Powell said the company is investing millions to build a new solar park close to its headquarters, which currently houses 1,400 staff. “[This is] land that we’ve used for housing before. […]
Posco Daewoo signs MoU with Brunei’s oil company on LNG business
Posco Daewoo Corp., the trading and energy development unit of South Korean steelmaker Posco, has joined hands with Brunei’s national oil company to develop liquefied natural gas (LNG) value chain solutions with hopes to expand business in the environmentally-friendly fuel sector. Posco Daewoo said on Wednesday that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with […]