OIL AND GAS

Brunei has been known for its reserves of oil and gas, which has fuelled its economy for the past 85 years and more.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

International Cooperation for Energy Policies and Activities

IN-COUNTRY VALUES

Maximise economic spin-offs in the industry

RENEWABLE ENERGY

Strenghtening Renewable Energy Efforts

POWER

Powering Quality Living

DOWNSTREAM SECTOR

Downstream Sector

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Switch off electrical socket when not in use.

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Handbook

​The Handbook provides useful guidelines for energy saving tips and practives as well as basic energy mangement and auditing, aimed at providing consumer with information on how to reduce consumption in alignment with sustainable practices.

Rooftop Solar PV Guidebook

Guidebook for Solar PV Rooftop and Net-metering Programme serves as a reference or guidance for the public who wish to explore the opportunities in producing their own Renewable Energy on their own. The Guidebook entails general information on how to start planning for your solar PV system, how to enroll in the Net-Metering Programme, estimated cost of Solar PV system, etc. The Guidebook is a live document, and will be constantly updated and revised by the Department based on the latest...

CURRENT CRUDE OIL PRICE

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

ARTICLES

Brunei Darussalam Charts Low-Carbon Energy Future with Sustainable Methanol

The Department of Energy at the PMO is committed to a competitive downstream industry, Deputy Minister (Energy) at the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Dato Seri Paduka Haji Mohamad Azmi bin Haji Mohd Hanifah said, noting Brunei Methanol Company Sdn Bhd's (BMC) 2006 establishment was a breakthrough into higher-value products. He said the methanol industry is integral to the energy transition, incorporating renewables to produce low-carbon methanol for cleaner products, including marine fuels....

Fueling Growth in the Energy Sector

​Brunei Darussalam's long-term prosperity depends on its ability to leverage existing strengths  and convert into future opportunities. The country benefits, amongst others, from political stability, strong oil and gas infrastructure, a strategic Southeast Asian location, and a young, educated population. Brunei's shift from a resource-reliant economy to one that is more diversified and sustainable is underpinned by these strategic advantages. The energy sector remains central, with continued...

The Recent Outage on 17th October 2023

​The Department of Electrical Services (DES), Prime Minister’s Office would like to provide an update to the recent power outage that happened at 11.30 am on the 17th October 2023 affecting majority of the customers across the country. Resources were immediately deployed to minimise the downtime. Supply was restored in stages beginning 3 hours later at 2.20 pm and most customers received the supply at 9.00 pm with full restoration accomplished at 2.22 am.  DES would like to extend its sincere...

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