Petronas launches academy to fuel local expertise in oilfield decommissioning

Asila Jalil

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Main Author :	Asila Jalil
Title :	Petronas launches academy to fuel local expertise in oilfield decommissioning

Place of Production :	Pekan
Faculty :	New Straits Times
Year of Publication :	November 3, 2025
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KUALA LUMPUR: Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), through Malaysia Petroleum Management (MPM), has launched an academy to develop talent and strengthen national capabilities in well abandonment and decommissioning. Petronas said the hydraulic workover unit (HWU) academy underscores its commitment to ensure the continuous development of skilled talent to support safe, cost-efficient and sustainable plug and abandonment (P&A) operations, a vital component of Malaysia's upstream lifecycle. MPM senior vice president Datuk Bacho Pilong said the programmes are designed to equip Malaysians with the technical expertise needed to lead in emerging opportunities. "This initiative aligns with Petronas' aspiration to strengthen the local oil and gas ecosystem, empowering Malaysians to play a leading role in shaping the future of our industry. "Velesto Energy Academy and ZNUSS will be the first to embark on this exciting training journey. "This partnership reinforces our collective commitment to continuity, consistency and standardisation in developing Malaysia's HWU capability through the HWU Academy framework," he added. Building on the 2024 memorandum of understanding (MoU) between MPM and industry partners, the HWU Academy progressed from concept to implementation, including two successful pilot training sessions to validate the programme framework. The academy will provide hands-on training using retired assets such as the Velesto HWU Gait-01 training unit. Learners will also benefit from technology-driven modules developed with Halliburton, featuring virtual reality simulators and digital learning tools to enhance technical proficiency and operational readiness. In addition, the academy will strengthen academic–industry collaboration through strategic partnerships with leading universities such as Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kolej Kemahiran Tinggi Mara Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi Petronas and Universiti Teknologi Mara, as well as with key ministries such as Human Resources Ministry and Higher Education Ministry, and the Malaysian Oil and Gas Services Council.

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