IPOH: The country’s third regasification terminal (RGT3) will be constructed in Lumut Maritime Industrial City (LuMIC), says Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad.
The Perak Mentri Besar stated that the project is expected to begin in LuMIC 2, one of seven key industrial zones there.
"We believe it will start early next year. They need about 3,000 skilled workers in welding, and we are trying to find them," he said.
Saarani said this at a press conference after attending a talk on the challenges of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the syariah framework on Thursday (Aug 7).
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, in his speech when tabling the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) in Parliament on July 31, mentioned that RGT3 would be built in Lumut.
The move aims to strengthen the security of energy supply in the country.
It is believed that the capacity of RGT3 will be similar to the two existing RGTs in Sungai Udang, Melaka, and Pengerang, Johor.
Saarani said the state could not provide further information about the project, as it falls under Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), which needs to announce it in Bursa Malaysia first.
"As to how much the investment will be, it will be announced by them (Petronas) and we thank them (for investing in Perak).
"Our aim is to prepare as many jobs as we can in the state," he said, adding that the project could be a catalyst for growth in Lumut.
Regarding the 13MP, Saarani expressed hope that more initiatives planned under the Perak Sejahtera 2030 development plan would be included.
"We hope the Federal Government can continue to support the state, making Perak prosper, which would then benefit the people," he added.
