Saudi Aramco looking east

Saudi Aramco, the world's largest oil corporation, has announced plan to open an office for one of its subsidiaries, Aramco Overseas Co., in Kuala Lumpur. The office's primary function is to coordinate contracting, purchasing, and materials inspection activities with regional suppliers. At the same time, Aramco Overseas is opening a similar office in Shanghai, China. Meanwhile, Petrona's subsidiary Malaysia LNG Tiga Sdn. Bhd. will supply 3.03 million tonnes/year of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from its facility in Bintulu, Sarawak, under a 25-year agreement.