BSP celebrates its 80th anniversary

HIS Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam attended yesterday a joyous celebration to mark the 80th Anniversary of Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP) Co Sdn Bhd.

Held at the BSP Headquarters in Seria, Belait District, the celebration was attended by the Minister of Energy at the Prime Minister's Office, Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Dewa Major General (Rtd) Dato Seri Pahlawan Hj Mohammad Hj Daud, Chairman of BSP/BLNG/BST/BSM and Second Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Dewa Dato Seri Setia Lim Jock Seng, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Royal Dutch Shell Peter Voser and Managing Director (MD) of BSP Dr Grahaeme Henderson.

Also in attendance was the Minister of Communications Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Kerna Dato Seri Setia Hj Abu Bakar Hj Apong and senior members of BSP's board of directors, senior officials from the government sector and senior management officials from BSP, BLNG, BST and BSM.

The celebration, which was also part of a working visit of His Majesty, began with a marking of the momentous occasion with a recital of the surah Al-Fatihah and thanksgiving Doa (prayer) followed by greetings and messages of appreciation by BSP's executive management officials.

The programme continued with opening remarks by Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Dewa Dato Seri Setia Lim Jock Seng followed with words of appreciation and admiration from the CEO of Royal Dutch Shell and BSP's Managing Director on the successful partnership shared by BSP and His Majesty's Government.

The joyous occasion was also marked by the launching of BSP's 80 Year Anniversary Exhibition as well as the company's Road Safety Campaign entitled "Tell a Friend" at the Atrium of BSP's Head Office by His Majesty.

After the launch, His Majesty then proceeded on the working visit of BSP with a tour of the Managing Director's office which overlooks the South China Sea, followed by a tour of the Technology Corridor and Time Tunnel where BSP Staff took the opportunity to mingle with His Majesty.

The working visit then commenced with a tour of one of BSP's Champion Seven offshore platforms.

In securing the energy needs, BSP aims to grow further and reach greater heights beyond the 80 years of the oil and gas industry's existence in the country.

The 80th anniversary celebration of oil and gas development is a result of a concerted partnership between BSP, His Majesty's government, Royal Dutch/Shell and the endearing support from the people of Brunei.

The company, in conjunction with their anniversary celebrations, also held a mass prayer, recital of the surah Yasin and a Doa Kesyukuran (thanksgiving) ceremony last Monday at the BSP Head Office's Surau (prayer hall).

The prayers were attended by BSP staff and led by Hj Sainal Abidin Hj Mohd Ali, the Deputy Managing Director of BSP.