PETRONAS, Terengganu gov’t team up to advance nature-based carbon projects in state

Mohd Azmi (centre) signs the MoU together with (from left) Terenggany State Committee on Tourism, Culture, Environment and Climate Change chairman Datuk Razali Idris, Rosli, Gulia, Ezrin, and PETRONAS Stakeholder Relations, Group Strategic Relations and Communications senior general manager Khairuddin Jaafar.

By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, April 21: Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) is partnering with the Terengganu state government to explore the development of nature-based carbon projects across the state, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing Nature-based Solutions (NbS) with the Terengganu Economic Planning Unit (UPEN).

Under the collaboration, both parties will jointly identify and assess potential sites throughout Terengganu for nature-based carbon projects that comply with internationally recognised certification standards.

The initiative is expected to generate high-quality carbon credits while delivering measurable environmental benefits and supporting local community well-being.

According to a media release today. the MoU was signed by PETRONAS Senior General Manager, Nature, Corporate Sustainability Giulia Sartori, and Terengganu State Secretary Dato’ Mohd Azmi Mohamad Daham.

The signing ceremony was witnessed by General Manager, PETRONAS Nature Centre of Excellence and Solutions, Corporate Sustainability general manager Ezrin Johanna Elias and Terengganu Economic Planning Unit director Dato’ Rosli Latif.

Giulia said PETRONAS looks forward to strengthening collaboration with the state in advancing climate-positive initiatives that create shared value.

“We are pleased to collaborate with the state of Terengganu in advancing nature-based solutions that strengthen climate resilience, enhance biodiversity and deliver meaningful benefits to local communities. This collaboration builds on PETRONAS’ long-standing presence in the state, and we look forward to delivering value for the state and supporting Malaysia’s overall climate ambitions together,” she said.

Mohd Azmi welcomed the partnership, noting the importance of Terengganu’s rich natural ecosystems in supporting climate action efforts.

“Terengganu is blessed with diverse natural ecosystems that hold significant potential for nature-based solutions. Through this collaboration with PETRONAS, we aim to contribute to Malaysia’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions while ensuring environmental conservation brings lasting benefits to the people of Terengganu,” he said.

NbS refers to actions that reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions through the conservation, protection, restoration and sustainable management of ecosystems. Carbon credits generated from such initiatives will support PETRONAS in addressing residual and hard-to-abate emissions, in line with its Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050 aspiration. — DayakDaily