Sarawak premier confirms encouraging oil discovery by Petros in Block SK433 within Miri

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MIRI, April 15 — Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg tonight said there are positive signs of an oil discovery by the state-owned Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros) and...

Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg said Petros is also constructing a 500 MW power plant which will strengthen the power capacity and attract investments that require electricity in Miri.— Bernama picMIRI, April 15 — Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg tonight said there are positive signs of an oil discovery by the state-owned Petroleum Sarawak Berhad and Sarawak-based Petra Energy Berhad currently involved in onshore drilling at Block SK433 in Miri Division.

“It appears that there are positive signs of an oil discovery, and it is hoped that this is a new source of income for us,” he said during a Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration here. Abang Johari said Petros is also constructing a 500 MW power plant which will strengthen the power capacity and attract investments that require electricity in Miri.The premier also said the state government has approved an initial sum of RM300 million for the construction of a reclaimed deep sea port, off Miri’s coast.

 

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