The lifting of the force majure is effective November 1, 2024.
“This decision follows the successful commissioning of Jerun and Kasawari earlier this year, two new gas fields in Sarawak now providing a reliable source of feedgas,” Petronas said in a statement.
“Petronas extends its sincere appreciation to its stakeholders, partners, and customers for their trust and collaboration throughout this period,” the company said.
Looking ahead, Petronas “reaffirms its commitment to meeting its contractual obligations, ensuring a stable and reliable supply of LNG to meet the energy needs of its customers,” the company added.
In October 2022, Petronas declared force majeure on gas supply to Malaysia LNG Dua’s facility.
The move followed a pipeline leak caused by soil movement in the vicinity of KP201, Sabah-Sarawak Gas Pipeline (SSGP) that occurred on September 21, 2022.
The Petronas-operated Bintulu LNG complex has a capacity of about 29.3 mtpa and includes MLNG Satu, MLNG Dua, MLNG Tiga, and Train 9, which started commercial operations in 2017.
MLNG Dua launched operations in 1983, and the plant has three trains with a total capacity of 9.6 mtpa, according to GIIGNL data.
The data shows that Petronas has 80 percent in MLNG Dua, while the Sarawak state government and Japanese trading house Mitsubishi Corp each hold a 10 percent stake.
Mitsubishi Corp recently extended its 10 percent equity shareholding in MLNG Dua.
In 2023, Petronas delivered 403 LNG cargoes from the Bintulu facility, down two cargoes from 2022.
During the first half of this year, Petronas delivered 192 LNG cargoes from the facility.
This is down eight cargoes compared to 200 shipments in the first half of 2023.
