24 October 2023
The Recent Outage on 17th October 2023The 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.
09 August 2022
Display of youth entrepreneurial spirit successThree companies under the i-Usahawan programme – Munch Brunch Canteen HANR Sdn Bhd, and DMOS Technologies – participated in an exhibition in conjunction with the 17th National Youth Day celebration at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Berakas yesterday.
23 February 2022
Program i-Usahawan Memperkasa Pembangunan Belia TempatanProgram i-Usahawan sektor tenaga telah diperkenalkan pada 1hb Ogos 2018 bersempena dengan Sambutan Hari Belia Kebangsaan yang ke-13. Ia adalah merupakan sebuah inisiatif pembangunan keusahawanan belia di bawah pengendalian Kementerian Tenaga. Tujuan program ini diperkenalkan adalah untuk mendokong hasrat Kerajaan Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan dan Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam bagi menggalakkan generasi belia negara untuk menceburi bidang keusahawanan.
07 August 2021
The Ministry of Energy i-Usahawan Programme: The Participation of Youth in the Development of the Energy Sector’s Spin-Off IndustryThe Ministry of Energy's i-Usahawan programme was the main focus of the 16th National Youth Day 2021 that carries the theme "Future Ready Youth". The i-Usahawan exhibition celebrates the active involvement of youth entrepreneurs that aspire to venture into new business opportunities in the Energy Sector with the main objectives to elevate their business capabilities. The exhibition is in line with the Ministry of Energy Strategic Objective 6: Supporting Socio-Economic Development Through Energy Sector Spin-Offs.
01 August 2021
Energy Efficiency (Standard and Labelling) Order, 2021The recently introduced Energy Efficiency (Standards and Labeling) Order, 2021 (SLO) by the Ministry of Energy set a standard requirement for the importation of high energy efficient electrical appliances into the country. The Order is part of the Ministry of Energy's national initiative towards achieving a greener energy path to encourage the use of more energy efficient appliances in the country which will bring about impactful, financial, economic and environmental benefits for businesses and consumers.
16 July 2021
Energy Sector Remains Resilient in the Wake of COVID-19 PandemicThe COVID-19 outbreak has dramatically changed the global energy landscape, severely affecting a wide range of markets and economies. Since the declaration of COVID-19 as a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO), governments around the world have enacted emergency support responses to safeguard their industries. The outbreak has created an urgency for countries to adapt to new societal norms while pushing for a sustained economic recovery. Ever since its first recorded case on 9th March 2020, the Government of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam has undertaken emergency measures to protect the welfare of the population.
13 January 2021
Current and Future Skills in the Oil and Gas Industry: Towards the Expansion of Brunei Downstream Energy SectorBrunei Darussalam continues to create new economic opportunities to diversify the country's economy. Alongside other sectors, the downstream oil and gas sector plays an important role in reshaping the country's economic landscape and boosting resilience during a time of global oil market uncertainties. The downstream sector recorded a significant increase of 433.5% between Q3 2019 to Q3 2020.
15 September 2020
Brunei Fertilizer Industries to be One of the Largest Fertilizer Plant in Southeast AsiaIn recent years, the demand for refined petroleum products is ever increasing, resulting in major expansion of the downstream industries globally. In light of that, Brunei Darussalam has embarked on a large-scale investment of downstream projects, creating opportunities for export markets and domestic industries. One of the country's mega downstream projects, currently under construction is the ammonia and urea plant operated by Brunei Fertilizer Industries Sdn Bhd (BFI). The construction of BFI's state-of-the-art plant on a 55-hectare site in Sungai Liang Industrial Park (SPARK) began in May 2018 and is scheduled for first urea production by Q2 2021 as highlighted in His Majesty's Titah in conjunction with His Majesty's 74th birthday celebration. The BFI plant is majority-owned by the Government of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam.
01 August 2020
i-Usahawan MilestonesThe i-Usahawan Programme was launched by His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam on 1st August 2018 in conjunction with the 13th National Youth Day Celebration, as a new initiative to provide business opportunities for aspiring local youth entrepreneurs to competitively participate in low risk (ring-fenced) contracts or tenders. The program began with 30 contracts from the oil and gas industry, and has since grown to include 42 energy sector contracts, from Government, Government Linked Companies (GLCs) and Statutory Bodies. Several more are also being identified for other sectors. The awarded contracts are run and managed by 100% locals, from the owners down to the management and employees of the businesses
15 July 2020
Notable development of the Oil and Gas sector over the past year (2019/2020)Since the discovery of oil in 1929, the Oil and Gas industry has grown with strength to become the largest and most mature economic sector in Brunei Darussalam. It accounted for nearly 60% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product and 90% of exports in 2019. The Ministry of Energy has played a pivotal role in development of hydrocarbon reserves as the country’s main source of revenue. In the recent years, the Oil and Gas industry has seen major milestones particularly in the expansion and diversification of its downstream sector. This is in line with His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam’s titah in conjunction with His Majesty’s 71st birthday celebration, whereby His Majesty highlighted the need for continuous efforts to boost economic growth through the entries of Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) and growth of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Towards achieving economic growth, His Majesty also stressed greater collaboration between the private and public sectors. As such, these remain at the heart of the Ministry of Energy’s mission.
