BINTULU: Sour gas has the potential to become a valuable resource for Sarawak’s economy.
Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the economic opportunities of sour gas extraction are similar to the unique langsat fruit, known for its sweet and sour taste.
He said that sour gas contains both sweet and sour components.
“The sour portion is previously left unused due to its undesirable elements, including sulphur, mercury, and carbon monoxide.
“Now, with new technology, it can separate the dirty components, turning sour gas into sweet gas.
“With these advancements, we can develop the gas into raw materials for producing chemical products, which will enable us to further elevate Sarawak’s economy,” he said.
Abang Johari said this in his speech at the ground-breaking ceremony of the Rosmari-Marjoram Onshore Gas Plant in Tanjung Kidurong here today.
He also emphasised that the development of the new Sarawak Integrated Sour Gas Evacuation System (SISGES) sour gas hub, a multi-billion-dollar cornerstone investment within SEDC’s Petrochemical Industrial Park (PIP) in Tanjung Kidurong, aligns well with Sarawak’s ambitions.
“Sour gas used to be considered unprofitable to develop as the process was expensive, but new technology has considerably reduced costs.
“I am pleased to know that Shell brings to the table a wealth of technical know-how and best practices in sour gas production and processing, gained from decades of operating experience in various parts of the world, such as Canada and the Middle East.
“Through the Rosmari-Marjoram Project, Shell will develop local expertise in the safe production and processing of sour gas,” he said.
