{"organism":"Page","children":[{"organism":"Container.Raw","children":[{"organism":"Metadata","model":{"title":"What Is Sour Gas","text":"Discover sour gas, its significance in energy production, and the unique opportunities it provides for aspiring energy professionals at Shell Malaysia.","links":[{"name":"What Is Sour Gas","value":"https://www.shell.com.my/about-us/careers/candidate-resource-centre/what-is-sour-gas.html"}],"image":{"src":"https://www.shell.com.my/about-us/careers/candidate-resource-centre/what-is-sour-gas/_jcr_content/root/metadata.shellimg.jpeg/1748335383020/exploration-production-offshore-platform-malaysia.jpeg","alt":"Exploration & Production Offshore E11 platform, Malaysia 2008","width":3798,"height":2145}},"id":"/content/shell/countries/malaysia/en_my/about-us/careers/candidate-resource-centre/what-is-sour-gas/jcr_content/root/metadata"},{"organism":"ContentOwner","model":{},"id":"/content/shell/countries/malaysia/en_my/about-us/careers/candidate-resource-centre/what-is-sour-gas/jcr_content/root/contentowner"},{"organism":"Container.Header","children":[{"organism":"Container.Raw","ref":"https://www.shell.com.my/about-us/_jcr_content/root/header/inherited.model.json","id":"/content/shell/countries/malaysia/en_my/about-us/careers/candidate-resource-centre/what-is-sour-gas/jcr_content/root/header/inherited","model":{}},{"organism":"Breadcrumb","model":{"links":[{"name":"Home","value":"https://www.shell.com.my/"},{"name":"About Us","value":"https://www.shell.com.my/about-us.html"},{"name":"Careers at Shell","value":"https://www.shell.com.my/about-us/careers.html"},{"name":"Candidate Resource Centre","value":"https://www.shell.com.my/about-us/careers/candidate-resource-centre.html"},{"name":"What Is Sour Gas","value":"https://www.shell.com.my/about-us/careers/candidate-resource-centre/what-is-sour-gas.html"}]},"id":"/content/shell/countries/malaysia/en_my/about-us/careers/candidate-resource-centre/what-is-sour-gas/jcr_content/root/header/breadcrumb"}],"id":"/content/shell/countries/malaysia/en_my/about-us/careers/candidate-resource-centre/what-is-sour-gas/jcr_content/root/header","model":{}},{"organism":"Container.Main","children":[{"organism":"Container.Section","children":[{"organism":"PageHeader","color":"inherited","model":{"title":"What Is Sour Gas? Key Insights for Aspiring Energy Professionals","text":"\u003Cp\u003EDeveloping sour gas reserves has become one of the top global energy goals. As it’s known for its particular technical demands, having a job in sour gas processing requires driven, aspiring individuals.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs one of the leading companies in the energy sector with multiple ventures into sour gas extraction and treatment, Shell expects future professionals looking for jobs in the sour gas treatment sector to know what unique challenges lie ahead and how to mitigate them. That’s what this guide is for.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n","image":{"src":"https://www.shell.com.my/about-us/careers/candidate-resource-centre/what-is-sour-gas/_jcr_content/root/main/section/page_header.shellimg.jpeg/1748335361778/exploration-production-offshore-platform-malaysia.jpeg","alt":"Exploration & Production Offshore E11 platform, Malaysia 2008","width":3840,"height":960}},"id":"/content/shell/countries/malaysia/en_my/about-us/careers/candidate-resource-centre/what-is-sour-gas/jcr_content/root/main/section/page_header"},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/countries/malaysia/en_my/about-us/careers/candidate-resource-centre/what-is-sour-gas/jcr_content/root/main/section/text","model":{"title":"What Is Sour Gas?","text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe term “sour gas” refers to natural gas resources that have a higher concentration of acidic gases, namely hydrogen sulfide (H\u003Csub\u003E2\u003C/sub\u003ES) and carbon dioxide (CO\u003Csub\u003E2\u003C/sub\u003E), than sweet natural gas.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E“Acid gas” is often used to refer to H\u003Csub\u003E2\u003C/sub\u003ES because of its corrosive properties to pipelines, as well as its noxious effects on human health. It has a distinct odour of rotten eggs. However, at higher concentrations, it becomes difficult to detect.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EHow Sour Gas Is Treated and Processed\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EUnlike sweet gas, which requires minimal processing at the extraction site, the natural gas stream from sour fields requires the conversion of sulfur compounds into elemental sulfur before transport, a step termed “sweetening.” This is achieved through:\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EClaus Process:\u003C/b\u003E Invented in the late 19th century by a German engineer called Carl Friedrich Claus, the Claus process isolates hydrogen sulfide using amine solutions to produce elemental sulfur that is then used in multiple industries. This is the most prevalent and important sweetening process.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStretford Process:\u003C/b\u003E A liquid reduction-oxidation (redox) reaction developed in the 1940s to isolate hydrogen sulfide.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESulFerox Process:\u003C/b\u003E A Shell \u003Ca href=\"https://www.shell.com/business-customers/catalysts-technologies/licensed-technologies/emissions-standards/thiopaq/sulferox.html\" target=\"_self\"\u003Eproprietary process\u003C/a\u003E that uses ferric ions (Fe3+) in solution to oxidise hydrogen sulfide into elemental sulfur and ferrous ions (Fe2+).\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThiopaq O&G Process:\u003C/b\u003E A process that uses a bacterium called Thiobacillus to oxidise hydrogen sulfide. It is used in cases where the Claus process might be too costly to run because the production \u003Ca href=\"https://www.shell.com/business-customers/catalysts-technologies/licensed-technologies/emissions-standards/thiopaq/sulphur-removal.html\" target=\"_self\"\u003Evolume is too small\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EThe Role of Sour Gas in Malaysia’s Energy Sector\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs a leading exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), Malaysia has been expanding operations in recent years, becoming the 5th largest LNG exporter in 2022, according to the International Gas Union \u003Ca href=\"https://www.mida.gov.my/mida-news/malaysia-retains-position-as-5th-largest-lng-exporter-in-2022/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ereport of the year\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith legacy sweet gas fields maturing and their yield steadily declining, it’s up to other gas reserves to ensure Malaysia not only maintains leadership as a LNG exporter, but also to secure its energy needs for the future.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAt Shell, we understand this unique situation, so the company has invested in projects where the untapped potential of sour gas can be better explored.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn September of 2022, we announced the development of the Rosemari-Marjoram onshore plant as the largest Sarawak Shell Berhad (SSB) onshore project since the 1970s.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERosemari and Marjoram are both sour gas deepwater fields, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.shell.com/news-and-insights/newsroom/news-and-media-releases.html\" target=\"_self\"\u003Eexpected to yield\u003C/a\u003E 800 million m³/year when production starts in 2026.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EWhy Start a Job in the Sour Gas Industry?\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIt’s estimated that \u003Ca href=\"https://onepetro.org/SPEADIP/proceedings-abstract/19ADIP/3-19ADIP/D031S069R001/216790\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eover 40% of the world’s natural gas\u003C/a\u003E reserves are located in sour fields. This figure means that opportunities to tap into these resources are still widely available.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAlthough, historically, it was considered difficult and uneconomic to pursue developmental projects for sour gas, the current technological landscape makes these projects within reach.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EApproaching your future as an energy professional with an open mind and determination is bound to be more rewarding in the long term. Gaining the required knowledge and skills to hone your experience within the sour gas industry should prove invaluable for your future career.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EEssential Skills and Job Opportunities in Sour Gas\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EShell Malaysia harbours an environment where you can learn and grow as an energy professional. Your contributions to sustainability and energy transition should also be a driving force to push you forward in your sour gas career.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you are intrigued by the potential for growth within the field of sour gas, you should also be aware that this line of work presents some challenges unique to it. That said, you will also get the chance to use your specialised skills to solve the complex problems that come with the territory.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EKey Skills for Working with Sour Gas\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHere are the most important skills needed to work with sour gas safely and efficiently:\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESafety Management\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIt’s not a secret that handling sour gas comes with safety risks, especially since hydrogen sulfide is a known irritant and is considered poisonous even at relatively low concentrations.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECompleting your safety training and abiding by industry protocols for handling the acid gas stream is crucial for preventing personal injury and workplace incidents. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETechnical Expertise\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhether you work in drilling, reservoir, production, mechanical, electrical, or process engineering, your technical skills are needed to make sure the extraction and refinement equipment and procedures are up to industry standards and working as expected.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAnalytical and Problem-Solving Skills\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESince hydrogen sulfide is highly corrosive and toxic, it’s critical to have developed problem-solving skills for situations when equipment issues arise. Knowing how to handle these situations should prevent production delays and bodily injury.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhy Choose Shell\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith an 80% share in the Rosemari-Marjoram project, Shell is a crucial stakeholder in Malaysia’s energy production future while maintaining an international outlook of sustainable business practices.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBecoming part of this vibrant, multicultural work environment, where you can learn and grow as an energy professional, is a sure boost to your career in the sour gas industry.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EStart Your Professional Journey in Sour Gas with Shell Malaysia\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESour gas might have been historically one of the least lucrative fossil fuels. However, with the current advancements in extraction, sweetening, and refinement, it’s proving to be a huge part of Malaysia’s energy future, as evidenced by the Rosemari-Marjoram project.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EReady to take the next step in your energy journey? Explore exciting opportunities in sour gas operations and beyond at Shell Malaysia. Start your journey today by visiting our \u003Ca href=\"https://www.shell.com.my/about-us/careers/about-careers-at-shell.html\" target=\"_self\"\u003ECareers Page\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}}],"id":"/content/shell/countries/malaysia/en_my/about-us/careers/candidate-resource-centre/what-is-sour-gas/jcr_content/root/main/section","model":{}},{"organism":"Container.Section","color":"inherited","children":[{"organism":"Container.List","colspan":8,"colstart":3,"children":[{"organism":"AccordionItem","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/countries/malaysia/en_my/about-us/careers/candidate-resource-centre/what-is-sour-gas/jcr_content/root/main/section_1188437967_c/list/list_item","model":{"title":"1. What safety measures are essential when working with sour gas?","text":"\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPersonal air monitors: \u003C/b\u003Edetect the concentration of H\u003Csub\u003E2\u003C/sub\u003ES in the surrounding air.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHazard assessment:\u003C/b\u003E pinpoints where H\u003Csub\u003E2\u003C/sub\u003ES is likely to be before encountering it.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESampling air in confined spaces:\u003C/b\u003E before anyone is allowed to enter, safety precautions require an air sample to test for H\u003Csub\u003E2\u003C/sub\u003ES or other gases.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"AccordionItem","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/countries/malaysia/en_my/about-us/careers/candidate-resource-centre/what-is-sour-gas/jcr_content/root/main/section_1188437967_c/list/list_item_copy","model":{"title":"2. Are there specific training programmes for graduates entering the sour gas industry?","text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\"https://www.shell.com.my/about-us/careers/students-and-graduates.html\" target=\"_self\"\u003EShell Malaysia Graduate Programme 2025\u003C/a\u003E has the following technical positions open:\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EEnvironmental Engineer\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ESarawak Operations Engineer\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EMechanical Static Engineer\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EWells Engineer\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"AccordionItem","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/countries/malaysia/en_my/about-us/careers/candidate-resource-centre/what-is-sour-gas/jcr_content/root/main/section_1188437967_c/list/list_item_copy_1261231153","model":{"title":"3. How does Shell Malaysia support diversity and inclusion in sour gas operations?","text":"\u003Cp\u003EShell Malaysia stands by its promise to keep contributing to a diverse and inclusive world, with opportunities in its sour gas operations being open to candidates of all backgrounds.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"AccordionItem","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/countries/malaysia/en_my/about-us/careers/candidate-resource-centre/what-is-sour-gas/jcr_content/root/main/section_1188437967_c/list/list_item_copy_1499570983","model":{"title":"4. 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