KUCHING: Shell Middle Distillate Synthesis (MDS) Malaysia has introduced the production of butter synthesised from gas, positioning the company as the world's first commercial producer.
Sarawak Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg, said the creation of this new product marks a significant advancement in food technology and industrial development in Sarawak.
He explained that the product, made from high-quality wax, underscores the versatility of gas-to-liquid (GTL) technology and has the potential to revolutionise various economic sectors, including food.
"There are many new products and technologies that will sustain the gas-based industry as a food resource.
"Once internationally certified, butter derived from gas can benefit the food industry," he said.
He made these remarks while speaking at the 30th Anniversary Celebration Dinner of Shell MDS (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd at the Hilton Kuching Hotel here on Wednesday.
Datuk Patinggi Abang Zohari also highlighted the importance of gas as a raw material for the petrochemical sector, which creates jobs and boosts the economy.
He emphasised the establishment of Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros) with the aim of ensuring active local involvement in the industry.
"The Sarawak government will remain your partner in the future. Of course, we have new players, including national oil companies as partners.
"As we all know, today we have explored another new gas field. Perhaps year by year, we might discover other fields," he added.
Also present during the event were Sarawak Deputy Premier, Datuk Amar Prof. Dr Sim Kui Hian, Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Speaker, Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nasar, Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development, Dato Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom, Sarawak State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki, Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni, Shell Malaysia Country Chair and Senior Vice President Upstream Malaysia, Siti Hurrairah Sulaiman, Managing Director of Shell MDS Malaysia, Amir Bakar, Finance Director of Shell Malaysia Hilmi Yusuf and others.–UKASnews
