KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Refining Company Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Petronas, has renamed its Melaka Refinery Complex to Melaka Energy Park to commemorate the company's pearl jubilee milestone.
Malaysia Refining said it will focus on further expanding its capabilities to fulfil the needs for cleaner, safer and more efficient energy.
This will prove its presence as a key player in the domestic and global energy landscape catering to multiple industries including aviation, manufacturing and mass consumer market.
Malaysia Refining chairman Ahmad Adly Alias said its commitment to excellence has driven the company to look for ways 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.
"This represents our continuous efforts to remain competitive in the market, capturing every opportunity we see fit to create value for our customers and stakeholders," said Ahmad Adly.
According to the company, Melaka Energy Park contributes significantly to meeting 60 per cent of Peninsular Malaysia's petroleum product demand, boasting a daily production rate of 300,000 barrels.
It is equipped with several specialised processing units designed with the flexibility to handle various crude oils from sweet crudes 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.
Ignited at the park, the torch is the second of the Twin Torches, which will 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 ignited in Labuan recently, marking the inauguration of the milestone celebration, which will culminate in Kuala Lumpur on August 17.