Melaka Refinery Complex renamed Melaka Energy Park in Pearl Jubilee celebration

MELAKA: Melaka Refinery Complex in Sungai Udang here is now known as Melaka Energy Park, says the chairman of Malaysian Refining Company Sdn Bhd (MRCSB), Ahmad Adly Alias.

The refining site was one of the largest in the country and was operated by MRCSB, a PETRONAS subsidiary.

Ahmad Adly, who was also the vice president of Refining, Marketing & Trading, Downstream, at PETRONAS said the renaming ceremony commemorates the MRCSB’s Pearl Jubilee (30-year) milestone.

He said the energy park would focus on expanding its capabilities to fulfil the need for cleaner, safer, and more efficient energy.

"As we continue to chart our journey into three decades of success, our commitment to excellence has driven us to look for ways of equipping ourselves with the capability and flexibility to produce various types of petroleum products to meet the energy demands beyond domestic markets.

"For example, our base oil is used in the fluid formulation for the eight-time World Champion, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, and this represents our continuous efforts to remain competitive in the market, capturing every opportunity to create value for our customers and stakeholders," he said in a statement on Monday (May 2).

Melaka Energy Park contributes to 60% of Peninsular Malaysia’s petroleum product demand, with a daily production rate of 300,000 barrels.

It was equipped with several specialised processing units designed with the flexibility to handle various crude oils, from sweet crude to heavier imported crude oils.

The latest addition to the energy park, the Delima plant, launched in 2021, can produce EURO-5 Diesel, which has lower sulphur content and lesser toxic emissions, making it a cleaner fuel alternative.

Meanwhile, MRCSB's managing director and chief executive officer, Ahmad Farid Yacob, said the MRCSB has contributed to the state's economic growth and social development.

"I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together over the past 30 years, and I am excited to see what the future holds for MRCSB," he said.

Datuk Sazali Hamzah, executive vice president and chief executive officer, Downstream, PETRONAS, also attended the renaming event.

A torch-bearing ceremony was held to commemorate PETRONAS’ 50th anniversary and homecoming and symbolise the group's continued legacy and commitment to building talents for the industry's progress.

The torch was the second of the Twin Torches, which would go on its own journey nationwide, paying tribute to the people and places that have contributed to PETRONAS' growth and success for the past five decades.

The first torch was recently ignited in Labuan, marking the inauguration of the milestone celebration, which will culminate in Kuala Lumpur on Aug 17.