<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>KUALA LUMPUR (May 3): Uzma Bhd has secured a contract from Sarawak Shell Bhd (SSB) and Sabah Shell Petroleum Company Ltd (SSPC) to provide integrated production and integrity chemical and associated services.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Uzma said its subsidiary Malaysian Energy Chemical &amp; Services Sdn Bhd had accepted the contract from both SSB and SSPC, but did not disclose its value.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>It will be in force for five years from April 15, 2024, until April 14, 2029.</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>This contract marks Uzma’s fifth win since the start of 2024, including the two-year contract extension it obtained from Medco Energi Thailand (Bualuang) Ltd for the provision of hydraulic workover unit (HWU) services in March.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Before that, the group secured a five-year supply contract for the PM3 CAA production sharing contract, where Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd holds a 35% interest; a term contract from Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd for the provision of a portable water injection module for the Sepat platform in Terengganu; and a contract to lease a water injection facility to Hibiscus’ wholly-owned subsidiary, SEA Hibiscus Sdn Bhd.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>At market close on Friday, Uzma’s shares closed two sen or 1.67% lower at RM1.18, resulting in a market capitalisation of RM456.93 million.</p></div>


Uzma Bhd has secured a contract from Sarawak Shell Bhd (SSB) and Sabah Shell Petroleum Company Ltd (SSPC) to provide integrated production and integrity chemical and associated services.

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