‘We have to build an energy superstar'
PETROLIAM Nasional Bhd (PETRONAS) has swiftly denied talk that its upstream arm in Canada will be sold, emphasising the importance of such an asset as the group navigates its journey as PETRONAS 2.0.
PETRONAS Energy Canada Ltd (PECL) is the operator and majority stakeholder (72%) in the North Montney Joint Venture (NMJV) project, one of Canada's largest shale gas plays – or what an industry expert describes as 'crown jewel'.
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