Leveraging 60 years expertise gained from hydrocarbon explorations, Brunei now evaluates strategic downstream diversification options spanning petrochemicals plants investments producing higher value derivatives including methanol, urea and olefins while utilizing associated gas available abundantly, saving flaring costs and minimizing import dependencies as self-sufficiency ambitions take priority amidst global supply chain realignments.
However, nurturing sector technical skills advancement around predictive analysis adoption, exploring carbon capture storage potential and strategically positioning for solar panels exports demand emergence exploring interconnectivity with Malaysian clusters warrant policy priority giving South China sea natural gas pipelines connectivity. Attracting specialty chemicals FDI and forming research alliances also offer merit on multiple fronts.
Well positioned to advise regional energy players balance continuity and change, petrochemicals focused consultants at RFC offer readily relevant ideas guiding Brunei’s tertiary sector prioritization upholding sustainability principles as the Sultanate transforms hydrocarbon strengths into wider industrialization.