SLB to Support Offshore Production Restoration for Brunei Shell Petroleum

Integrated execution model combines multiple disciplines to improve recovery from mature offshore assets HOUSTON, Aug. 18, 2026 — Global energy technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) today announced it has been awarded a contract by Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP) to support production restoration from shut-in wells across multiple offshore fields. The contract scope spans subsurface evaluation,…

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AI vision drives Brunei’s inclusive community growth

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah (Yayasan) Hari Raya Aidilfitri Celebration this year carries the theme ‘AI Innovation: A Catalyst for Community Development, where it reflects the role of artificial intelligence (AI) as a key driver in strengthening social, economic, and societal well-being. It also supports government initiatives in reinforcing the…

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Digital Brunei 2030 roadmap launched

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Digital Brunei Council has announced the launch of Digital Brunei 2030: The Digital Brunei Transformation Plan, a five-year national roadmap outlining the country’s strategic direction for digital growth through to 2030. Formulated with the consent of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali…

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Technology, innovation essential to enhancing food security, says Brunei minister

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Technology and innovation are essential to enhancing food security, particularly for small economies with limited arable land, said Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies and Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Dato Seri Setia Dr Abdul Manaf Metussin during the 11th Apec Food Security Ministerial Meeting in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on Tuesday…

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Haze eases as air quality improves in Brunei

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei Darussalam’s air quality improved on Thursday, with all four districts recording moderate air quality according to the Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) readings at 4pm compared to the previous day’s readings. Brunei-Muara District registered 85 on PSI readings to be in the moderate level of air quality. Belait District also recorded…

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Brunei, China reaffirm longstanding defence ties

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei Darussalam and China reaffirmed their longstanding defence ties and discussed opportunities to strengthen practical cooperation during a bilateral meeting between senior defence officials in Beijing. Coordinating Minister for National Security, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Defence II Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri…

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