On May 7, 2024, BSP held a groundbreaking ceremony to begin works on the expansion of its current Solar plant at G11 site Jalan Tengah, Seria. 

Present at the event was Yang Mulia Agnete Johnsgaard-Lewis, BSP Managing Director and Shell Country Chair Brunei Darussalam; Yang Mulia Michel Maistre, BSP Asset Director; Yang Mulia Mohammad Sufri Haji Sulaiman, BSP Onshore Asset Manager; and Yang Mulia Voon Oi Mee, BSP Head of Projects. 

In her welcoming remarks, Agnete spoke about strengthening BSP’s focus in reducing carbon emissions for the sustainability of BSP’s operations, while simultaneously developing a pool of local competencies in Solar PV. 

She continued, “We also will be making progress in developing local capabilities as we have partnered with a Bruneian company to design and construct the solar PV plant”. 

To bless the event, the ceremony began with Doa Kesyukuran led by Yang Mulia Haji Eddy Suhardee Yusof, BSP’s Construction HSE Advisor, followed by the ceremonial ground-breaking led by Agnete and the Project Team. 

The Solar plant expansion builds on the success of the 3.3 MWp BSP solar plant constructed in 2021. The expansion is expected to be completed in 2025 and will house an additional ~6,000 Solar PV panels that have a 3.0 MWp capacity overall. The expansion will incorporate lessons from the Flagship Solar HQ plant such as improved accessibility and maintenance of the plant to ensure efficient operations. 

At the same time, BSP has taken the opportunity to support the development of local technical skills in Solar PV by utilising the progress of the solar plant as a learning platform for students at the Institute of Technical Education (IBTE) to develop its Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Electrician module. 

During the solar plant development, BSP will also be inviting educators from the local institute to obtain first-hand experience in the Solar plant design and construction, with the goal of developing real-world learning materials for their students. 

The ground-breaking ceremony marks another milestone for BSP and is a testament to the company's commitment towards Sustainably Powering Brunei. 

On April 29, 2024, the Cenderawasih Hall at the Brunei Shell Recreation Club (BSRC) had over 100 attendees gathered for the launch of the ICV (In-Country Value) Reporting System. Officiated by Hj Zulazrin Hj Mohidin, BSP's Finance Director, the event marked a significant milestone in promoting local business development in Brunei.  

Developed by a local Bruneian company, Pixelated Enterprise, the ICV Reporting System is a user-friendly web platform designed for Brunei Shell Joint Venture (BSJV) Business Partners to manage and submit their Local Business Development (LBD) data, including Local Employment, Local Content, and Local Recruitment. The project, which began in May 2023, has been fully operational since April 2024, serving as the primary platform for LBD reporting. 

In her opening remarks, Noreliza Omar, BSP Supply Chain Manager, emphasised the importance of transparency and efficiency in local business practices. She explained that the ICV Reporting System aims to serve as a central repository for LBD reporting for BSP’s Business Partners, providing real-time updates and streamlining the reporting process. The system enables faster processing times with fewer errors, ultimately offering higher data quality and integrity. Noreliza highlighted that the system serves as a single point of truth for LBD reporting and analysis, facilitating manpower development across BSJV through a centralised, on-the-go dashboard. 

ICV Reporting System Demo by Pixelated Enterprise 

Following the official launch, Izzuddin Hussin, Managing Director of Pixelated Enterprise, took the stage to demonstrate the ICV Reporting System. His presentation showcased the platform’s intuitive interface and functionality, guiding attendees through the process of managing and submitting LBD data. Izzuddin highlighted the system’s features, including its security measures, such as Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), which adds an extra layer of protection for users. 

Booth Sessions and Networking Opportunities 

After the demonstration, attendees engaged in booth sessions featuring representatives from Pixelated Enterprise, the SCM/1 ICV Reporting team, and the SCM/6 Vendor Master team. The session provided an excellent opportunity for participants to ask questions, gain insights into the system, and discuss best practices for its effective use. 

The launch of the ICV Reporting System marks a significant step forward for BSJV and its Business Partners, reinforcing the commitments to local business engagement and accountability while leveraging off automation and digitalisation to increase efficiency and data reliability. The booth sessions, alongside ICV Reporting System demo, fostered networking and collaboration, showcasing the innovative spirit of Bruneian companies, and paving the way for a brighter economic future. 

The Brunei Shell Joint Venture (BSJV) group of companies held a contract signing event at the V-Plaza Ballroom on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. This year, scholarships were awarded to 10 outstanding students who will be pursuing higher education in Brunei Darussalam and the United Kingdom in the field of Engineering (Chemical and Electrical) and Data Science.  

Figure 1. Group photo of all scholarship recipients alongside BSP's Head of Talent, Bruneianisation and Management Information 

In her opening remarks, Brunei Shell Petroleum Company Sdn Bhd’s Head of Talent, Bruneianisation and Management Information, Yang Mulia Mizan Adiliah Haji Mohamad Deli highlighted the importance of recognising the rapidly changing world, and the urgent need to build strong foundation of knowledge and experience in our future leaders to ensure that they can contribute significantly to Brunei’s bright future. 

Figure 2. Scholarship recipient signs agreement. 

“To our esteemed scholars, this scholarship is more than just an acknowledgment of your past accomplishments. It is a testament to the immense potential we see within you. We believe that with your talent and drive, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our beloved Brunei and in realising the country’s vision of Wawasan 2035,” she further added. 

Scholarship recipient Shannon Lau Wei Xuan, who will be pursuing Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Manchester expressed her gratitude on receiving the scholarship. 

“I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to BSJV for awarding me with this very prestigious scholarship. It is an opportunity that I will not take lightly, and I will make the very best out of it. After completing my course, I look forward to coming back to Brunei, and hopefully be able to bring back the lessons and innovations that I have learnt overseas, to contribute my part towards Wawasan 2035.” 

Mohammad Haziq bin Mohammad Shahrin, who will be undertaking Mechanical Engineering at Universiti Teknologi Brunei, looked forward to making the most of his studies. 

“I am excited to not only learn my core study, but to participate in activities – inside and outside classroom – and prepare myself for the future.” 

Figure 3. Mohd Haziq (first right) poses with fellow scholarship recipients. 

Established in 1972, the BSJV Scholarship program has ran for over five decades. To date, over 800 scholarships have been awarded to young Bruneians the opportunity to pursue higher education at local and overseas institutions.