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PETRONAS DEVELOPS ITS OWN F1 FUEL
Malaysia’s national oil and gas corporation, PETRONAS, today announced that it is currently developing its own Formula One fuel for the Sauber PETRONAS cars in the 2003 FIA Formula One World Championship. The programme was initiated in January 2002 with five of its own fuel engineers working intensively in collaboration with their colleagues at Sauber PETRONAS Engineering.
Prior to the fuel programme, PETRONAS successfully developed the lubricant for the demanding V10 engine in 2000. “We are optimistic that we will be able to achieve similar success to the Syntium lubricant project,” says Dr Hamzah Abdul Hamid, General Manager for Special Projects, Corporate Planning and Development Department of PETRONAS. “Within Formula One, fuel components are strictly controlled by the FIA and we have to work within a very limited set of parameters. Nevertheless, we are confident that we will be able to produce a fuel that not only complies with the rules but will also contribute towards improving the performance of the Sauber PETRONAS F1 cars,” added Dr Hamzah. (more…)
PETRONAS SPONSORS MALAYSIA’S CANCER RESEARCH INITIATIVES FOUNDATION
PETRONAS, as a caring and responsible corporate citizen, is proud to be associated with the establishment of Malaysia’s Cancer Research Initiatives Foundation (CARIF) officially launched by Prime Minister Dato Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad in Kuala Lumpur today.
The research centre, measuring about 3,100 square feet, is currently housed at the Subang Jaya Medical Centre and has a main molecular laboratory, two tissue culture rooms, a cold room, an equipment room, a computer laboratory, offices and a conference room. This state-of-the-art facility can accommodate up to 20 research scientists. (more…)
PETRONAS SPONSORS MALAYSIA’S CANCER RESEARCH INITIATIVES FOUNDATION
PETRONAS, as a caring and responsible corporate citizen, is proud to be associated with the establishment of Malaysia’s Cancer Research Initiatives Foundation (CARIF) officially launched by Prime Minister Dato Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad in Kuala Lumpur today.
The research centre, measuring about 3,100 square feet, is currently housed at the Subang Jaya Medical Centre and has a main molecular laboratory, two tissue culture rooms, a cold room, an equipment room, a computer laboratory, offices and a conference room. This state-of-the-art facility can accommodate up to 20 research scientists.
The main objective of the centre is to study cancer among Malaysian patients and ultimately to prevent or cure the disease. Preliminary data already shows some differences in the spectrum of genetic abnormalities in Asian versus Western cancer patients and these results therefore have important implications for the future, not just for the development of diagnostic markers, but will form the basis of developing new cures.
Furthermore, the Malaysian-based institute could be the launch pad for physicians and scientists to train abroad and in turn, provide opportunities to these Malaysians to return and continue their research locally. This in turn will create and encourage a positive research environment in the country.
PETRONAS’ financial contribution has facilitated the establishment of the basic molecular biology laboratory and tissue culture facilities which have been fully operational since 2 January 2001.
Apart from CARIF, PETRONAS has initiated and facilitated various health awareness projects under its community relations programme. Taking a more holistic approach towards enhancing the well being of Malaysians, PETRONAS has been able to contribute more positively to the community by promoting a healthy lifestyle. Partnering with non-profit organisations, PETRONAS has carried out activities to educate the public on illness and prevention, counseling and seminars to encourage healthy living.
One such initiative is its Mobile Eye Clinic, a collaboration with the Tun Hussein Onn Eye Hospital, which is equipped with up-to-date ophthalmic equipment for eye care assessment and treatment.
PETRONAS, together with Tenaga Nasional Berhad, has also helped Hospital UKM, Cheras to establish a Burns Centre at the hospital to provide the necessary treatment for burn victims.
Other PETRONAS’ contributions include haemodialysis machines to Polis DiRaja Malaysia to provide medical treatment to the members of the police force and their families.
Media Relations & Information Department
PETRONAS DEVELOPS ITS OWN F1 FUEL
Malaysia’s national oil and gas corporation, PETRONAS, today announced that it is currently developing its own Formula One fuel for the Sauber PETRONAS cars in the 2003 FIA Formula One World Championship. The programme was initiated in January 2002 with five of its own fuel engineers working intensively in collaboration with their colleagues at Sauber PETRONAS Engineering. (more…)
TANKER ON FIRE OFF YEMEN COAST CHARTERED BY PETRONAS
PETRONAS wishes to confirm that the French-owned Very Large Crude Carrier MT Limburg which is on fire off the coast of Yemen is chartered to PETRONAS.
The vessel was loaded with about 400,000 barrels of Arab Heavy crude oil from Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia and was on its way to load another 1.5 million barrels of Masila crude at Ash Shihr in Yemen when the incident occurred. The cargo was purchased for the PETRONAS’ joint venture Malaysian Refining Company in Melaka.
PETRONAS has made alternative arrangements to ensure that feedstock supply for its Melaka refinery is not disrupted due to the incident. (more…)
TANKER ON FIRE OFF YEMEN COAST CHARTERED BY PETRONAS
PETRONAS wishes to confirm that the French-owned Very Large Crude Carrier MT Limburg which is on fire off the coast of Yemen is chartered to PETRONAS.
The vessel was loaded with about 400,000 barrels of Arab Heavy crude oil from Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia and was on its way to load another 1.5 million barrels of Masila crude at Ash Shihr in Yemen when the incident occurred. The cargo was purchased for the PETRONAS’ joint venture Malaysian Refining Company in Melaka. (more…)