Anwar, Abang Jo to finalise key principles for Petronas-Petros talks

 Tensions have been escalating in a gas licensing dispute between the national and state oil companies.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Sarawak premier Abang Johari Openg at their meeting in Putrajaya, today. (PMO pic)

PETALING JAYA:

 Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Sarawak premier Abang Johari Openg have agreed to finalise key principles to support negotiations between Petronas and Sarawak-owned Petros, the Prime Minister’s Office said.

A statement issued after the two leaders met in Putrajaya today said the negotiations were aimed at unlocking the full potential of the collaboration between Petronas and Petros and ensure effective implementation.

“This includes expediting the commercial supply of energy to Asean countries,” the statement said. “The prime minister and premier also reached a consensus to resolve all outstanding issues through negotiations.”

Tensions have been escalating between Petronas and Petros in a licensing dispute, after the Petronas exploration subsidiary Petronas Carigali was accused by Sarawak of operating its Miri crude oil terminal without a state licence. - FMT