PETRONAS

PETRONAS was incorporated on August 17, 1974 as Malaysia's national oil company, vested with the ownership and control of petroleum resources in the country. Since it evolved from just a manager and regulator of Malaysia's upstream sector into an integrated management of oil and gas company, ranked among FORTUNE Global 500 ® companies in the world.
Over the years, we have gained unique experience and expertise in nation-building and this, combined with technical competence and our operations has enabled PETRONAS be increasingly accepted as the preferred strategic partner by international companies and host countries where we operate. This is a good omen to realize our vision to become "Leading Oil and Gas Multinational of Choice ".

Most of the 'success PETRONAS to be associated with our ability to balance between being full of state-owned commercial entities and organizations. As a state-owned entity, PETRONAS is responsible for the effective management of the Malaysian oil and gas resources, to add value to these national assets and to ensure orderly and sustainable development of the nation's oil industry. As a business entity we perform our operations in a prudent and commercially oriented to compete effectively in the global business environment is increasingly challenging, while maximizing returns for shareholders.

With a proven track record in mining operations is integrated in the land of our home, we began a program of strategic globalization in the early 1990s to increase the Malaysian oil and gas reserves, adding to the value of our core business and provide new challenges that appeal to our younger employees.