Tuesday, 11 September 2012

SABAH ENERGY TO TAKE STAKE IN PETGAS





KUALA LUMPUR : Sabah Energy Corporation Sdn Bhd is subscribing for a stake in Petronas Gas Bhd's unit which will undertake the construction and development of the LNG regasification facilities in Lahad Datu, Sabah.

PetGas said on Monday Sabah Energy would subscribe for one share of RM1,000 in Regas Terminal (Lahad Datu) Sdn Bhd (RGT).

"The agreement further provides for Sawarak Energy with the option of subscribing up to 20% of the equity of RGT within a stipulated time period," it said.

PetGas said RGT would be responsible for the overall coordination and strategic management of the project during the development stage and will also own, operate and maintain the facilities.

The facilities are scheduled to be completed in 2015 and will have a send out capacity of 760,000 tonnes per annum.

PetGas said within one month from the date of the agreement, RGT's issued and paid up capital would be increased to RM100,000, comprising of 100 shares of RM1,000 each, where PetGas would subscribe an additional 97 shares and Sarawak Energy one share.

"The option period for Sarawak Energy to subscribe up to 20% of the equity of RGT is up to 12 months of the commercial operation date of the facilities, failing which, the subscribed share by Sawawak Energy up to the said date as well as the right to subscribe to the 20% equity will revert back to PetGas," it said.(TheSTAR)

12 comments:

  1. Kerjasama sememangnya baik untuk memastikan sesuatu usaha itu akan berjaya sepenuhnya.

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    1. kerjasama dpt memastikan ia berjalan lancar.

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    2. It sad to hear that power thefts in Tawau are getting higher.

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    3. Cooperation is fully needed.

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  2. Semoga Sabah Energy akan cuba yang terbaik dengan kerjasama dengan pihak yang lain yang lebih berpengalaman.

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    1. Yes, I do hope that the government will help SESB in dealing with those problems.

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  3. It is hoped that after the construction and development of the LNG reclassification facilities in Lahad Datu in 2015, the facility can help resolve the power woes in the state.

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  4. The facilities can send out 760,000 tonnes annually, I'm sure that this could help bring a significant improvement to the electricity shortage problems in Sabah.

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  5. I think SESB should draw up guidelines to ensure the implementation of reducing the number of power thefts succeed.

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  6. Petronas has allocated RM1b in capital expenditure for its Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) regastification terminal in Lahad Datu.

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