KUALA LUMPUR: Petronas Dagangan Bhd has become the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) solution provider to use road trucks for off-grid customers in Peninsular Malaysia.
This follows the launch of the Virtual Pipeline System (VPS) solution via the Regasification Terminal (RGT) in Pengerang, Johor.
"Through the VPS solution, Petronas Dagang now has the capability to deliver LNG using trucks fitted with cryogenic tanks, providing industries within Peninsular Malaysia that are not connected to the natural gas infrastructure with access to cleaner energy," it said in a statement today.
The innovative solution is part of Petronas' commitment to environmental sustainability in facilitating the growth of natural gas usage in Peninsular Malaysia.
Natural gas is the cleanest form of fossil fuel, which has lesser emission of carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, mercury and other particulates than coal.
Petronas Dagang managing director and chief executive officer Azrul Osman Rani said as businesses continued to prioritise the sustainability agenda, its capabilities of on-road delivery would be an advantage for companies looking to switch to a cleaner and cost-effective energy option."
"Earlier this month, we completed our first delivery of LNG to Continental Tyre Alor Setar Malaysia Sdn Bhd's manufacturing plant and we look forward to expand our customer base," he added.