Dengkil: The working visit by Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad and Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir to the Klang Valley Distribution Terminal (KVDT) in Dengkil highlights the government's commitment to reinforcing the nation's fuel supply security and advancing the energy diversification agenda.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the joint statement by the Plantation and Commodities Ministry (KPK) and Ministry of Economy outlined that the visit aimed to evaluate the operations of this strategic facility and enhance cooperation between the ministries to promote the country's renewable energy agenda. This initiative is particularly crucial in mitigating the impacts of the global energy crisis spurred by the West Asian conflict, which directly influences the global energy market.
The statement emphasized that energy challenges should be addressed within a national framework connecting energy security, commodity sector strength, logistics efficiency, supply chain resilience, and economic resilience.
In the same statement, Minister Noraini highlighted PS Pipeline Sdn Bhd's pivotal role in the National Biodiesel programme, underscoring its readiness to manage domestic biofuel resources to reduce reliance on the unpredictable external market. She noted that PS Pipeline Sdn Bhd is licensed under the KPK and is responsible for blending and storing biofuels.
Minister Akmal Nasrullah stressed the significance of KVDT operations in the national energy supply chain, supporting supply assurance and economic stability. He emphasized the necessity for Malaysia to expedite diversification of its national energy mix to decrease excessive reliance on oil and gas, with a focus on enhancing biodiesel usage in alignment with the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) and the 13th Malaysia Plan (MP13).
The official visit took place at PS Pipeline Sdn Bhd, a joint venture between Petronas Dagangan Bhd and Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn Bhd, which manages the facility.
KVDT serves as a critical facility for petroleum storage and distribution in the Klang Valley and acts as a primary blending hub for B7 and B10 biodiesel in the region. The facility maintains a steady supply of products from refineries in Melaka and Port Dickson, ensuring an efficient and stable fuel distribution system.
In the face of potential disruptions in the global fossil fuel supply chain, the role of KVDT is vital to the government's efforts to fortify domestic alternative energy sources and guarantee the stability of fuel supply in the country's key economic areas.