Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS

Malaysiautp.edu.my

Its role Operator

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partner company
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Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS is a private research university in Malaysia dedicated to providing higher education and conducting research in engineering, applied sciences, and technology fields. It emphasizes programs related to the petroleum and energy industries, including chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, and environmental technology.

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The university was founded in 1997 and is located in Seri Iskandar, Perak. It serves as an important educational institution for training professionals in the oil and gas sector. Its research activities include studies on emissions control, sustainable energy practices, and advanced monitoring technologies for methane and other greenhouse gases.

Owned by PETRONAS, the national petroleum corporation of Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS operates as a key component of the company's human capital development strategy. This affiliation allows it to align its curriculum and research with industry needs, supporting initiatives such as decarbonization efforts and compliance with global standards like OGMP 2.0.

In the context of regional projects, the university is involved in establishing facilities for testing methane emissions technologies, contributing to capability building and best practices in Southeast Asia. It positions itself as a leader in technical education and innovation within the energy industry, fostering collaborations that advance knowledge in emissions management and verification.

The project UTP is involved in

chemXplore tracks 1 project involving UTP, of which one is active.

PETRONAS SEA METEC Methane Emissions Centre Malaysia
  1. Announced / Concept
  2. FEED / Pre-FID
  3. FID / Sanctioned
  4. Under Construction
  5. Commissioning & Start-up
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FEED / Pre-FID
Where
Malaysia
Partners
PCG

UTP in chemical industry news

17 September 2026
JGC to co-establish SEA METEC, Southeast Asia's first methane evaluation centre

Four-way MoC creates a regional centre for testing, verification, training, R&D and knowledge sharing on methane measurement technologies in Southeast Asia.

15 September 2026
PETRONAS-led SEA METEC collaboration with JOGMEC, JGC and TotalEnergies

New Southeast Asia centre to evaluate methane measurement and monitoring technologies, deliver training, and align reporting with OGMP 2.0 Level 4/5.

Where its projects are

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