INSTEP and Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) formalised a strategic partnership through the signing of three Memoranda of Agreement (MoAs), reinforcing a shared commitment to future-proof PETRONAS’ human capital.
The MoAs comprise the INSTEP–UTP Collaboration Agreement, the Learning Agreement for Industrial Energy Systems and Risk Management, and the Collaboration Agreement for the Southeast Asia Methane Emissions Technology Evaluation Centre (SEA-METEC) Project.
This strategic collaboration reflects a unified commitment between INSTEP and UTP to elevate national technical capabilities, strengthen industry–academia integration, and future proof Malaysia’s and PETRONAS’ talent pipeline in line with evolving energy landscape demands.
The agreements were signed by Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP, Ts. Azhar Ahmad, and President and CEO of Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Ir. Mohamed Firouz Asnan.
The event was also in attendance of Pn. Akmal Niza Ahmad, Senior General Manager Education & Human Capital Investment (EHCI), PETRONAS, who witnessed the signing ceremony between the two institutions. Her attendance underscored the strategic importance of this collaboration, marking a significant step towards deeper integration as learning arms under PETRONAS.
Key areas of cooperation include capability development and training, joint course development and third-party programme offerings, access to facilities and technical resources, as well as staff exchange and industrial placements.
“Through the signing of this MoAs today, we foresee stronger alignment between academia and industry, enhancing operational readiness through competency-based training that meets evolving industry demands and future energy challenges,” remarked Ts. Azhar Ahmad, Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP.
As PETRONAS’ technical learning arm, INSTEP remains committed to addressing both current and future industry challenges. By leveraging the combined strengths, resources, and expertise of INSTEP and UTP, this partnership is set to accelerate research, enhance capability development, and deliver practical, industry-driven solutions. INSTEP and UTP joint role as host sites for the development of SEA-METEC further underscores this commitment and our readiness to advance technological innovation in the region.
INSTEP and Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) formalised a strategic partnership through the signing of three Memoranda of Agreement (MoAs), reinforcing a shared commitment to future-proof PETRONAS’ human capital.
The MoAs comprise the INSTEP–UTP Collaboration Agreement, the Learning Agreement for Industrial Energy Systems and Risk Management, and the Collaboration Agreement for the Southeast Asia Methane Emissions Technology Evaluation Centre (SEA-METEC) Project.
This strategic collaboration reflects a unified commitment between INSTEP and UTP to elevate national technical capabilities, strengthen industry–academia integration, and future proof Malaysia’s and PETRONAS’ talent pipeline in line with evolving energy landscape demands.
The agreements were signed by Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP, Ts. Azhar Ahmad, and President and CEO of Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Ir. Mohamed Firouz Asnan.
The event was also in attendance of Pn. Akmal Niza Ahmad, Senior General Manager Education & Human Capital Investment (EHCI), PETRONAS, who witnessed the signing ceremony between the two institutions. Her attendance underscored the strategic importance of this collaboration, marking a significant step towards deeper integration as learning arms under PETRONAS.
Key areas of cooperation include capability development and training, joint course development and third-party programme offerings, access to facilities and technical resources, as well as staff exchange and industrial placements.
“Through the signing of this MoAs today, we foresee stronger alignment between academia and industry, enhancing operational readiness through competency-based training that meets evolving industry demands and future energy challenges,” remarked Ts. Azhar Ahmad, Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP.
As PETRONAS’ technical learning arm, INSTEP remains committed to addressing both current and future industry challenges. By leveraging the combined strengths, resources, and expertise of INSTEP and UTP, this partnership is set to accelerate research, enhance capability development, and deliver practical, industry-driven solutions. INSTEP and UTP joint role as host sites for the development of SEA-METEC further underscores this commitment and our readiness to advance technological innovation in the region.