Signed with Japan Organisation for Metals and Energy Security( JOGMEC), SC Tubular Solutions Malaysia( SCTSM), Superconducting Sensor Technology Corporation( SUSTEC) and Woodside Energy, the partnerships bring advanced sensing technology and carbon storage analytics to Sarawak’ s onshore and offshore energy landscape.

PETROS’ Proof-of-Concept study with SCTSM and SUSTEC will deploy the Superconducting Quantum Interference Device – Transient Electromagnetic Method( SQUID-TEM) at the Adong Kechil West field near Miri— the first such use in Sarawak.

The technology reads subtle electromagnetic signals to map subsurface formations with pinpoint precision, dramatically cutting exploration uncertainty.

By reducing the number of exploratory

PARTNERSHIP SEALED:( Left to right) Woodside Energy’ s Robert Nesbit, Andrew Nicholls and Keith Adamson, with PETROS Senior Vice President Dato Abang Arabi Abang Narudin during the Storage Study Agreement signing.

wells, PETROS is leveraging digital physics and superconducting analytics to shrink both its carbon and physical footprint— proof that technology can drive resource efficiency without sacrificing environmental responsibility.

At sea, the Storage Study Agreement with Woodside Energy under the Sarawak Bid Round 2024 will assess carbon storage capacity at Site 3A in Central Luconia. Using advanced geospatial and simulation models, engineers will analyse how much CO₂ the

reservoir can safely contain.

It’ s not just a geology project— it’ s a data-management challenge. Success could enable Sarawak to offer carbon-as-aservice, using digital monitoring to verify storage integrity and trade carbon credits transparently.

The Joint Study Agreement with JOGMEC in the Mukah-Balingian region marks Sarawak’ s first onshore exploration collaboration with Japan, aimed at building local technical expertise and developing a new generation of data-literate geoscientists.

Chairman Tan Sri Datuk Amar( Dr) Hamid Bugo called the partnerships a turning point:“ We are strengthening partnerships and embracing innovation to unlock opportunities in exploration and low-carbon development.”

By combining AI-enhanced exploration, real-time data analytics, and carbon storage technology, PETROS is transforming its role from an oil producer to a digital energy custodian.

The future of Sarawak’ s energy industry may not lie in what it extracts— but in what it can measure, model, and store safely

SARAWAK and Indonesia strengthened their long-term strategic cooperation through a series of initiatives focused on sustainable energy development and regional economic growth. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak Energy Berhad’ s investment in a hydroelectric project in North Kalimantan demonstrated the shared commitment to renewable energy, power system resilience and sustainable progress benefiting both territories.

He noted that cross-border collaboration not only supported economic expansion but also deepened social and cultural ties among neighbouring communities.

Strategic border points in western Sarawak, he said, held significant potential to facilitate trade, tourism and people-topeople connectivity.

“ These entry points are not just physical corridors, but pathways for the

exchange of ideas, opportunities and human interaction,” he said in a speech delivered by Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin at the Indonesian Evening event in Kuching.

Abang Johari also emphasised that cross-border energy initiatives served a dual purpose: strengthening bilateral economic links while advancing environmental sustainability.

He said such efforts ensured access to clean, renewable and reliable energy for communities in both regions. By aligning economic development with environmental stewardship, Sarawak and Indonesia were demonstrating that prosperity and planetary care could advance together.

SARAWAK’ S abundant sago palm, particularly in Dalat, holds untapped potential for green energy, said Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg.

Speaking at the launch of the Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak( Centexs) Dalat campus, he explained that methane released during sago processing contains hydrogen that can be extracted and used as a clean fuel source.

“ The methane can be split into carbon and hydrogen, with hydrogen becoming a clean energy source even for powering boats,” he said, adding that the initiative supported Sarawak’ s shift towards a green, technology-led economy.

He noted that Sarawak’ s early push into hydrogen- once met with scepticism- has proven timely, especially as the State leads with the Sustainable Resources and Waste Management Bill

2025.

Abang Johari also highlighted advancements in artificial intelligence, including DEEPSAR, Sarawak’ s own translation system capable of converting languages such as Mandarin to Melanau and English to Iban, supporting tourism and accessibility. – @ green