Malaysian Gas Association

President Keynote | Introduction | Objectives | The Council | Logo Rationale

Anticipating the important role that natural gas is set to play in the Malaysian energy scene, PETRONAS took the initiative to interest some key players in the Malaysian gas industry to form the Malaysian Gas Association (MGA). This "nonprofit" organization was registered on July 21, 1986 as Persatuan Gas Malaysia.

The objectives of the Malaysian Gas Association are:

To provide a forum in which members can discuss matters relating to gas (exploration, production, separation, gathering, transmission liquefaction, distribution, storage and utilisation).
To serve as the focal point and channel of communication with the Government on matters of concern and interest to the industry including formulation and recommendations on policies, regulations, safety, investment incentives and related matters.
To advance knowledge and learning, and stimulate research in the area of gas technology.
To promote uniformity and safety of practices and standards relating to the industries.
To collect, analyse and disseminate via periodic publications, information on gas industry activities.
To stimulate the development of the gas industry in Malaysia.
To enhance understanding of the general public on the role of gas as a clean and efficient energy to the nation.
To promote friendship and cooperation among organisations and professionals involved in gas related activities.
To actively participate in worldwide gas activities under the auspices of the International Gas Union (IGU) and Gas Exchange in the Western Pacific (GASEX) with a view to advance knowledge and research in the gas industry.