By Karen Bong
KUCHING, Nov 20: The Tanjung Embang Deep Sea Port is set to transform into an integrated port city, tailored to meet Petroleum Sarawak Berhad’s (Petros) needs for the Kuching Low-Carbon Gas Hub project.
Deputy Premier and Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas disclosed that the feasibility study for the Tanjung Embang Deep Sea Port is currently in progress, with technical site surveys and investigation works well underway to address challenges such as shallow waters and heavy sedimentation.
“Planned as a strategic southern terminal, this port aims to serve as a logistics hub and gateway for the hinterland of Borneo, benefiting townships like Kuching, Samarahan, Serian, Gedong and Sri Aman, especially with the completion of the Second Trunk Road.
“By providing all-weather access and minimising maintenance dredging requirements, the port is expected to enhance connectivity and efficiently serve the hinterland of Borneo,” he said during his ministerial winding-up speech in the august House today.
Uggah reported that the feasibility study is advancing ahead of schedule, achieving 30.93 per cent completion as of September 2024, compared to the planned 20.53 per cent.
Collaborative efforts with the National University of Singapore (NUS) are also underway, focusing on site-specific research and port design optimisation.
He further emphasised the strategic role of the Kuching Low-Carbon Gas Hub, developed under the Sarawak Gas Roadmap.
This initiative will establish world-class carbon capture and storage (CCS) infrastructure and unlock offshore gas development in Western Sarawak.
“With its offshore location and deep-sea capabilities, the Tanjung Embang Deep Sea Port will enable larger vessels to support Petros’ operations,” he added. — DayakDaily
