KUCHING: Sarawak Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg, is optimistic that the western region of the state possesses potential oil reserves based on the geological trends of oil production across Borneo.

According to him, the pattern of oil production stretching from Kimanis in Sabah, through Brunei, Baram, Mukah and Balingian indicates the possible presence of fossil fuel reserves in western Sarawak, including the Lundu area.

“And if we move further down towards western Sarawak, there should be reserves in that area as well. At present, this has yet to be proven because no exploration activities have been carried out.

“In my view, if no other party is capable of undertaking such efforts, then PETROS can take the lead in exploration activities to search for oil in western Sarawak, particularly in Lundu,” he said.

He said this while delivering his speech at the launch of the Sarawak Career and Training (SCaT) Fair 2026 at the Hikmah Exchange Event Centre here on Saturday.

Meanwhile, he noted that although exploration activities require substantial investment, new technologies such as those being utilised by PTTEP in Bintulu are expected to assist PETROS in discovering additional oil and gas reserves across the state.

“This is the geological trend, and we can conduct further studies. I have requested PETROS to undertake this role because if no other party comes forward, PETROS will do it,” he stressed. -UKASnews

Prepared by: Jonnie Kiew
Photos: Muhammad Rais Sanusi
Translator: Uilson Ng