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In 2013, Brunei LNG took the step to diversify
its portfolio of buyers from end users to traders,
signing Sale and Purchase Agreements with
Shell Eastern Trading Pte Ltd and Petronas LNG
Ltd. Brunei LNG further diversified its portfolio
of buyers in 2018, signing a medium-term deal
agreement with Koch Supply & Trading Sarl,
presenting the company with the opportunity to
explore outside usual markets.
While the demand for LNG continues to grow
globally, Brunei LNG remains a safe and reliable
supplier in the Asia Pacific region. Brunei LNG is
currently in the active phase of marketing future
LNG volumes, expanding and diversifying its
existing customer base.
Supporting the community and country
Brunei LNG’s commitment and main strategic
objectives for corporate social responsibility are
to manage operational impact and contribution
to the society at large (social); to maximise
opportunities associated with their operations
(economic); and to optimise impacts associated
with their operations (environment).
Under ‘social’, one of the company’s initiatives is
strategic social investment, through contribution
to the local communities and other stakeholders.
It is an opportunity for Brunei LNG to not only
give back to the community it operates in but
also to build and foster stronger relationships
with its community members.
In 2020, Brunei LNG carried out its very first
Orphan’s Donation via drive thru, adhering to the
Ministry of Health’s social distancing guidelines,
to 187 orphans residing in Mukim Liang over two
days. Brunei LNG also distributed necessities to
12 families in need in Mukim Liang as part of its
scaled down ‘Caring BLNG’ Charity Drive.
To support the efforts of His Majesty’s
Government and the nation’s healthcare
frontliners in combating the COVID-19 pandemic,
Brunei LNG donated medical items such as
scrubs, isolation gowns as well as surgical
gowns and gloves.
The donations were contributions made by the
company as well as personally by Brunei LNG
employees as part of the company’s BLNGolden
(pronounced BLNG Golden) Hearts, an initiative
that was started in conjunction with Brunei LNG’s
50
th
anniversary to give its staff an opportunity
to show care and gratitude to the surrounding
community of Brunei LNG and the rest of Brunei.
This is one of the many activities being done
since the launch of BLNGolden Hearts in early
2019 to celebrate Brunei LNG’s golden jubilee.
Under ‘economic’, Brunei LNG is continuously
preparing for the ongoing success of its long-term
operations. A significant number of activities are
ongoing to ensure higher plant availability and
reliability. Major maintenance is also ongoing for
the utilities systems such as rawwater treatment
and cooling water systems. Additionally, Brunei
LNG continuously strives to optimise its gas
value chain and energy efficiency. To improve
the efficiency of their activities, Brunei LNG also
continuously adjusts its organisation.
As part of maximising opportunities associated
with its operations and supporting local business
development, Brunei LNG signed its first two
contracts under the umbrella of the i-Usahawan
initiative in December 2020. Brunei LNG is proud
to play an integral part towards Brunei’s Vision
2035 journey and the aspiration of enhancing
the economy and developing local capability by
prioritising local business participation.
Under ‘environment’, Brunei LNG’s commitment
and policy on health, safety and environment and
social performance emphasises its commitment
to protect the environment, working closely
with regulators and stakeholders to contribute
towards the nation’s decarbonisation journey.
Brunei LNG MD and CEO Hajah Farida is an
active member of the Executive Committee on
Climate Change as part of the Brunei Darussalam
National Council on Climate Change and is a
firm believer in sustaining this country’s rich
biodiversity for future generations. Brunei