Petronas launches offshore renewable energy development center

CEFORE, offshore the coast of Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia, will generate renewable energy from a variety of natural sources and will also be used for specialist engineering training.
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Oct. 6, 2025
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PETRONAS, UMT Launch CEFORE

The launch of CEFORE at Pantai Tok Jembal on Sept. 27 was graced by His Royal Highness Sultan of Terengganu, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin ibni Almarhum Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah and Sultanah of Terengganu, Sultanah Nur Zahirah. Also present at the event were Terengganu Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Ir Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar, PETRONAS Chairman Tan Sri Mohd Bakke Salleh, UMT Chairman Prof Dr Mohamad Salmi Mohd Sohod, PETRONAS Senior Vice President of Projects, Technology & Health, Safety, Security & Environment (PT&HSSE) Ir Ts Mohd Yusri Mohamed Yusof, and UMT Vice-Chancellor Prof Ir Ts Dr Mohd Zamri Ibrahim.

Petronas and Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) have opened the new Centre for Offshore Renewable Energy (CEFORE) offshore Kuala Terengganu.

The facility is intended to generate renewable and reliable power through harnessing offshore wind, solar and wave energy. It also features energy storage and energy management systems.

According to Petronas, the project aligns with Malaysia’s National Energy Transition Roadmap and the country’s low-carbon agendas.

In addition, UMT and Institut Teknologi Petroleum PETRONAS (INSTEP) will use the facility to train engineers in renewable energy capabilities.

CEFORE is a collaborative academia/industry development, supported by Arema Energies, Schneider Electric, Citaglobal and Honeywell.

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