Brunei energy storage silver plating

Why is Brunei focusing on developing downstream energy industries?

The country is focusing on developing downstream energy industries by maximising economic spin-of potential from upstream production and assets. Brunei Darussalam aims to reduce its energy intensity by 45% in 2035 from the baseline year of 2005, in line with its regional commitment to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation.

Can a solar farm be developed in Brunei?

The new solar farms may be developed through public-private partnerships as the ministry seeks to reduce the government’s financial burden. Brunei has set a target of generating 100 MW of solar energy by 2025 as part of the government’s initiative to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 20 percent over the next 10 years.

Will Brunei Darussalam achieve 200 MW by 2025?

The 200 MW target by 2025 will mostly be from large-scale ground-mounted and floating solar PV. Brunei Darussalam has implemented several initiatives and activities to achieve 45% energy intensity reduction by 2035.

Does Brunei Darussalam have oil & gas reserves?

Supply Brunei Darussalam continues to strengthen upstream oil and gas activities to ensure long-term energy security and sustainability of oil and gas reserves. It is developing unexplored areas, such as deepwater fields.

What percentage of oil and gas workers are locals in Brunei?

Bruneians made up 72 percent of the workforce in the oil and gas sector, below the Bruneianisation target of 90 percent. The government enforced the Bruneianisation directive in 2018, requiring oil and gas operators to ensure at least 90 percent of their workforce are locals.

How will bruneianisation impact oil & gas companies?

The government enforced the Bruneianisation directive in 2018, requiring oil and gas operators to ensure at least 90 percent of their workforce are locals. In the event that the 90 percent target cannot be met, oil and gas companies are expected to increase the hiring of Bruneians by at least five percent year-on-year.