Kota Kinabalu: The Sabah Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) hosted an insightful sharing session with Shell Malaysia Upstream, focusing on the deployment of cutting-edge technologies in deepwater operations across Sabah’s oil and gas sector.
The session, held at the IEM Training Centre here, drew about 60 participants, including industry professionals, IEM members, and students from Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) and the TAS Institute of Oil & Gas.
Among the key highlights were Shell’s Deepwater Robotics Inspection Programme, which features robotic crawlers, mini remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), and drones designed to enhance offshore inspection safety and efficiency.
Participants also learned about Metocean Monitoring Systems, which provide advanced environmental data and analytics to support daily offshore operations and improve planning for weather-sensitive activities.
The speakers, featuring Timothy Wong, Daniel David, Liz Kumar, John Fung, and Ng Yong Chen, shared their technical expertise and experiences from Shell Malaysia’s deepwater projects, offering participants a closer look at real-world offshore innovations.
The session also underscored Shell’s commitment to safety, sustainability, and the development of local technical capabilities within Sabah’s energy industry.
The institution expressed appreciation to Shell Malaysia and the speakers for their time and insights, as well as to the enthusiastic UMS engineering students who contributed to the lively discussion.
The event concluded with a networking session, allowing participants to exchange ideas on engineering excellence and technological advancements in Sabah’s upstream sector.
