KUALA LUMPUR, 13 September 2023 –
PETRONAS, Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari), Amazon and Amazon Web
Services (AWS) will collaborate in an effort to intensify their
sustainability and decarbonisation initiatives in the accelerated
global energy transition.
This aligns with
PETRONAS’ commitment to deliver affordable, low-carbon
energy solutions while concurrently reducing the emissions
intensity of its operations. Leveraging Gentari’s expertise
in clean energy solutions, the move also supports Amazon’s
commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
The
collaboration between the parties reflects a comprehensive
approach towards sustainability, technological advancement, and
socio-economic progress, which will involve exploring potentials
in the following areas:
1. Gentari will support the
decarbonisation of Amazon’s India transportation network by
working with third party delivery service partners to further
electrify their transport vehicles. Amazon has committed to
deploying 10,000 electric vehicles (EVs) in its India delivery
fleet by 2025, and the collaboration will also involve Gentari
providing electric vehicles and accompanying fleet management
services for Amazon’s third-party delivery service
partners.
2. PETRONAS and AWS will explore designing
and constructing a state-of-the-art plant of the future that
incorporates cutting-edge technology, robotics, and automation
solutions similar to those used in Amazon warehouses and
facilities. This is to scale existing research and development
efforts by PETRONAS for the potential production of microalgae oil
as feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel.
3. Amazon
intends to evaluate PETRONAS’ low-carbon and alternative
fuel solutions for potential integration in diverse areas such as
mobility, stationary power applications, and carbon management.
4.
PETRONAS will continue leveraging AWS cloud technology to enhance
and expand its existing and new solutions. These include SETEL,
Malaysia’s first e-wallet for purchasing fuel at PETRONAS
stations, and STEAR, a cloud-based logistics solution and services
platform built on AWS for the offshore industry.
5. AWS
will continue to upskill technical and non-technical employees at
PETRONAS and strengthen their digital literacy through AWS
Training & Certification programmes. This is in line with
AWS’ broader commitment to help develop a digitally trained
workforce to power Malaysia’s digital economy.
PETRONAS
Senior Vice President of Project Delivery and Technology, Datuk
Bacho Pilong said, “PETRONAS believes that collaborations
such as this, which builds on our long-standing relationship with
Amazon and AWS and the expertise of Gentari in clean energy
solutions, are vital to support Asia’s and the
world’s transition towards cleaner energy. We invite
like-minded partners to join forces in strengthening a sprawling
innovation ecosystem that can address the many challenges along
our journey to actualise a sustainable future together.”
Gentari
CEO, Sushil Purohit added, “This collaboration between
Gentari, PETRONAS, Amazon and AWS marks a pivotal moment as we
strive to be at the forefront of energy transition, driving change
to create a cleaner, more sustainable future. In line with our aim
of becoming a valued clean energy solutions partner via our
comprehensive offerings in renewable energy, hydrogen, and green
mobility, Gentari is excited to support Amazon’s
responsible approach in decarbonising their operations and helping
them achieve their net zero aspirations.”
“Achieving
a net zero future requires immediate and wide-ranging innovation
across all industries, including the energy sector,” said
AWS ASEAN’s Managing Director, Conor McNamara. “We
are deepening our collaboration with PETRONAS and Gentari to
support our shared goals of building a more sustainable world
through nurturing expertise and technology. Together with PETRONAS
and Gentari, and with our upcoming AWS Region in Malaysia, we look
forward to supporting businesses and communities to advance their
climate and digitalisation ambitions with the latest cloud
technology and talent development.”