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PETRONAS & UMT Launch Offshore Renewable Energy Centre
The CEFORE facility integrates offshore wind, solar, and wave power with on-site storage and management systems, ensuring a continuous renewable energy supply and advancing Malaysia’s sustainable energy transition.
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PETRONAS and Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) have launched the Centre for Offshore Renewable Energy (CEFORE), one of the world’s first integrated models of offshore renewable energy sources with energy storage and management systems.
The proof-of-concept facility, located off the coast of Kuala Terengganu, aims to deliver renewable and reliable power by harnessing offshore wind, solar, and wave energy. It also features on-site energy storage and energy management systems to enable a continuous supply.
The innovative model marks a new milestone in powering Malaysia’s journey towards a sustainable energy future, aligning with the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) and the state’s sustainability pursuits as the entities progress their low-carbon agendas.
“This visionary project serves both as a proof of concept of mixed renewable energy and as a research hub. It also marks a major step toward our energy future, highlighting Malaysia and Terengganu’s commitment to innovation and sustainability. By leveraging Terengganu’s rich resources, we have developed one of the world’s first offshore solutions for continuous renewable energy, showcasing Malaysia’s ability to deliver forward-looking and high-impact solutions globally,” said Tan Sri Mohd Bakke, Chairman of PETRONAS.
CEFORE accelerates innovation and talent development while bridging real-world needs with cutting-edge solutions. Leveraging the facility, PETRONAS, through Institut Teknologi Petroleum PETRONAS (INSTEP), and UMT are advancing renewable energy capability development and technical programmes to nurture future-ready talent for the energy transition.
Developed through collaboration between industry, academia and technology partners, CEFORE is supported by Arema Energies, Schneider Electric, Citaglobal, and Honeywell.
Beyond its technical objectives, CEFORE is designed to deliver meaningful community impact. It will open up new economic opportunities for local communities, including the fisherfolk who can benefit from renewable energy-powered cold storage and ice-making facilities, provided free of charge to help improve livelihoods and also reduce dependence on conventional energy sources.
CEFORE is also envisioned as an edu-tourism and public learning hub, offering visitors the opportunity to learn about renewable energy technologies and sustainable practices. This aligns with PETRONAS’ broader commitment to social responsibility and enriching the lives of the communities where it operates.
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The proof-of-concept facility, located off the coast of Kuala Terengganu, aims to deliver renewable and reliable power by harnessing offshore wind, solar, and wave energy. It also features on-site energy storage and energy management systems to enable a continuous supply.
The innovative model marks a new milestone in powering Malaysia’s journey towards a sustainable energy future, aligning with the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) and the state’s sustainability pursuits as the entities progress their low-carbon agendas.
“This visionary project serves both as a proof of concept of mixed renewable energy and as a research hub. It also marks a major step toward our energy future, highlighting Malaysia and Terengganu’s commitment to innovation and sustainability. By leveraging Terengganu’s rich resources, we have developed one of the world’s first offshore solutions for continuous renewable energy, showcasing Malaysia’s ability to deliver forward-looking and high-impact solutions globally,” said Tan Sri Mohd Bakke, Chairman of PETRONAS.
CEFORE accelerates innovation and talent development while bridging real-world needs with cutting-edge solutions. Leveraging the facility, PETRONAS, through Institut Teknologi Petroleum PETRONAS (INSTEP), and UMT are advancing renewable energy capability development and technical programmes to nurture future-ready talent for the energy transition.
Developed through collaboration between industry, academia and technology partners, CEFORE is supported by Arema Energies, Schneider Electric, Citaglobal, and Honeywell.
Beyond its technical objectives, CEFORE is designed to deliver meaningful community impact. It will open up new economic opportunities for local communities, including the fisherfolk who can benefit from renewable energy-powered cold storage and ice-making facilities, provided free of charge to help improve livelihoods and also reduce dependence on conventional energy sources.
CEFORE is also envisioned as an edu-tourism and public learning hub, offering visitors the opportunity to learn about renewable energy technologies and sustainable practices. This aligns with PETRONAS’ broader commitment to social responsibility and enriching the lives of the communities where it operates.
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