PUTRAJAYA, April 13 (Bernama) -- The working visit of the Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad and Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir to the Klang Valley Distribution Terminal (KVDT) in Dengkil, reflects the government's ongoing commitment to ensuring the security of the nation's fuel supply and strengthening the energy diversification agenda.
In a joint statement, the Plantation and Commodities Ministry (KPK) and Ministry of Economy said the visit was aimed at reviewing the operations of the strategic facility and strengthening cooperation between the ministries in driving the country's renewable energy agenda (TBB), especially in addressing the impacts of the global energy crisis due to the conflict in West Asia, which directly affects the global energy market.
"In an increasingly challenging global geopolitical environment, energy issues can no longer be viewed solely from the perspective of current supply.
"This issue needs to be addressed comprehensively within a national framework that connects energy security, the strength of the commodity sector, logistics efficiency, supply chain resilience, and the economic resilience of the country," said the statement.
In the same statement, Noraini emphasised the importance of PS Pipeline Sdn Bhd's role in supporting the National Biodiesel programme, with readiness to manage domestic biofuel resources as key to reducing dependence on the volatile external market.
"PS Pipeline Sdn Bhd is a licensed holder under the KPK and is responsible for the activities of blending and storing biofuels," she said.
Meanwhile, Akmal Nasrullah emphasised that operations at KVDT are an important component in the national energy supply chain that supports supply assurance and economic stability.
He said Malaysia needs to accelerate the diversification of the national energy mix to avoid excessive reliance on oil and gas, with the strengthening of biodiesel usage in line with the aspirations of the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) and the 13th Malaysia Plan (MP13).
The official visit was held at PS Pipeline Sdn Bhd, a joint venture company between Petronas Dagangan Bhd and Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn Bhd, which operates the facility.
KVDT is a strategic facility that serves as the backbone for the storage and distribution of the country's petroleum, particularly for the Klang Valley, in addition to being the main blending centre for B7 and B10 biodiesel in the region.
The facility receives a continuous supply of products from the refineries in Melaka and Port Dickson, thereby ensuring that the fuel distribution system remains efficient and stable.
In facing the potential disruption of the global fossil fuel supply chain, the role of KVDT becomes increasingly important as part of the government's efforts to strengthen domestic alternative energy sources and ensure the stability of fuel supply in the country's main economic regions.
-- BERNAMA
