Technology Collaboration Agreement
Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Petronas, has signed a technology collaboration agreement with MIT Innovation Sdn Bhd for the development of a cost-saver drilling tool. Datuk Mohd Annuar Taib, Petronas Carigali president, and Petronas development and production chief executive officer, said the new invention, known as intelligent circulation while drilling (ICWD) tool, would significantly reduce drilling cost in the challenging upstream exploration and development environments. “Usage of the tool is expected to save more than RM150 million in drilling cost per year in Malaysia ...