Shell MDS conducts emergency response exercise with Bintulu authorities

This exercise aims to test and assess the overall response preparedness and capability of Shell MDS’ emergency response plans and protocols, while identifying any areas that may require improvement and finding solutions to overcome that. It also assesses how Shell MDS and all the main stakeholders’ interface and cooperate with each other to ensure seamless teamwork, while responding to an emergency.

“Firstly, I would like to applaud Shell MDS for organising and partnering with our local authorities to conduct this emergency response exercise. As we all know, Bintulu is an economically fast developing town with many investors operating here. While we grow economically, we must also be responsible for the safety and harmony of our town. As such, our ability to come together quickly as one team to mitigate and manage any form of crisis in an efficient and seamless manner is crucial to ensure the safety and well-being of our communities here in Bintulu,” shared Tuan Nyurak Keti, Resident of Bintulu.

The two-day training is based on a planned scenario involving a fire incident. It tests participants on the immediate activation and actions needed to comprehend this situation. It also tests on the roles of the various stakeholders involved and how they engage with each other and form an alignment to manage a disaster, while ensuring the safety of the people of Bintulu is not compromised.

“Shell has been operating in Bintulu since 1993 and we are proud to celebrate our 30th anniversary this year. Since our inception, the safety and wellbeing of our community is and will continue to be our top priority. We are committed to assure the community of our asset integrity and safe operation, and this includes our readiness in time of emergency and any untoward eventuality,” emphasised Amir Bakar, Vice President, Shell MDS.

Commissioned in 1993, Shell MDS Malaysia is Shell’s first, one-of-its kind gas to liquids (GTL) plant. Backed by 20 years of research, Shell pioneered the GTL plant’s technology that saw it convert liquefied natural gas (LNG) to ultra-pure liquid fuels, lubricants, chemicals and solid waxes. It has the capacity to convert approximately three million cubic meters per day of natural gas into some 14,700 barrels per day of ultra-pure GTL products. Shell MDS produces a wide range of high-quality waxes, specialty chemicals and transport fuels, which are marketed to over 50 countries across the world. GTL products are virtually free from sulphur and aromatics, and highly biodegradable.

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Prema Jayabalan
Manager, Media Relations,
Shell Malaysia
Prema.Jayabalan@Shell.com

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