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KUALA LUMPUR: PETRONAS via its subsidiary, PETRONAS LNG Ltd (PLL), has made its first delivery of liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo to PetroVietnam Gas (PV Gas). In a statement, PETRONAS said the delivery signifies the beginning of PLL’s cooperation with PV Gas, a subsidiary of PETROVIETNAM (PVN), paving the way for future collaboration to support Vietnam’s energy security needs and the country’s energy transition masterplan towards a more sustainable future. The collaboration exemplifies the commencement of a new chapter for both companies, serving as a framework for fostering long-term collaboration, with LNG supply being one of the key focus areas.
According to the statement, the LNG cargo was delivered from the PETRONAS LNG Complex in Bintulu, Sarawak to the Thi Vai LNG Terminal in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province. The cargo was carried by Seri Ayu, an LNG vessel chartered from PETRONAS’ subsidiary, MISC Berhad (MISC). PETRONAS vice-president of LNG Marketing & Trading Shamsairi Ibrahim said: "As the global LNG market becomes increasingly dynamic, PETRONAS remains committed to supporting PVN in meeting Vietnam's electricity demand and serving its industrial customers.
"This inaugural LNG delivery marks an important milestone in our partnership and lays the groundwork for even greater collaboration in the future, ensuring energy security and contributing to Vietnam’s energy transition.” Looking ahead, he said PETRONAS and PVN will continue to explore new avenues for LNG business collaboration, in alignment with the principles of the MoC. "Together, they are committed to ensuring stable and sustainable energy for Vietnam’s future, paving the way for a more secure energy landscape".
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