(Kuching, 4th) — The Sarawak Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) emphasizes that no company is permitted to carry out hydrocarbon flaring or venting activities in the state without written approval from the Director of Environmental Quality.
This regulation is stipulated in the '2025 Flaring and Venting Rules,' which are established under the '2023 Environment (Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions) Regulations.' Such approvals will only be granted after a strict review of the Flaring and Venting Management Plan (FVMP) and, where applicable, the Oil and Gas Development Plan (OGDP).
To enhance enforcement, the NREB recently held a one-day workshop at Pullman Hotel Kuching, training 20 officers in-depth on assessing FVMP and OGDP applications, ensuring adherence to legal requirements.
The board’s Head of Policy and Planning, Ramabiyak, pointed out that each approval carries legal weight and the trust of the people of Sarawak.
In delivering the opening speech on behalf of the Sarawak Director of Environmental Quality, she stated: “If approval is given without sufficient understanding, it could lead to years of excessive emissions; while a thoroughly reviewed decision can prevent environmental harm before issues arise.”
The workshop was conducted by experts from Bureau Veritas (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd and covered practical operations, interactive discussions, and industry insights to help officers gain the necessary knowledge to make decisions that are both legally compliant and environmentally responsible.
This initiative highlights Sarawak’s commitment to promoting transparent, accountable, and law-based environmental management, ensuring that hydrocarbon operations are controlled and emissions effectively curbed.
This regulation is stipulated in the '2025 Flaring and Venting Rules,' which are established under the '2023 Environment (Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions) Regulations.' Such approvals will only be granted after a strict review of the Flaring and Venting Management Plan (FVMP) and, where applicable, the Oil and Gas Development Plan (OGDP).
To enhance enforcement, the NREB recently held a one-day workshop at Pullman Hotel Kuching, training 20 officers in-depth on assessing FVMP and OGDP applications, ensuring adherence to legal requirements.
The board’s Head of Policy and Planning, Ramabiyak, pointed out that each approval carries legal weight and the trust of the people of Sarawak.
In delivering the opening speech on behalf of the Sarawak Director of Environmental Quality, she stated: “If approval is given without sufficient understanding, it could lead to years of excessive emissions; while a thoroughly reviewed decision can prevent environmental harm before issues arise.”
The workshop was conducted by experts from Bureau Veritas (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd and covered practical operations, interactive discussions, and industry insights to help officers gain the necessary knowledge to make decisions that are both legally compliant and environmentally responsible.
This initiative highlights Sarawak’s commitment to promoting transparent, accountable, and law-based environmental management, ensuring that hydrocarbon operations are controlled and emissions effectively curbed.