SMJ Energy Sdn Bhd was named Equity Partner of the Year at the Petronas Emerald Awards 2026 for its contribution to Malaysia’s upstream oil and gas sector in 2025. The awards recognised excellence among Petroleum Arrangement Contractors for operational performance, collaboration and sustainable industry development.
SMJ Energy was acknowledged for its strategic collaboration with Petronas and PAC partners in Sabah, as well as its environmental, social and governance initiatives involving responsible operations and community investments. Chief executive officer Datuk Dionysia Kibat stated that the recognition reflected the company’s commitment to delivering value-adding proposals, best practices and cost-effective solutions for mature oil and gas fields. Established in 2021, the company has expanded its upstream portfolio through partnerships with Petronas, including interests in the Samarang PSC, Sabah exploration blocks and a recently acquired 20 per cent participating interest in the North Sabah Enhanced Oil Recovery PSC.