In the Shadow of Pengerang 12 September 2012 | Green-World | Posted by Hee JW On the southeastern tip of Johor, there is a small town with big story: Pengerang. On May 13, 2012 the Johor government officially flagged off a Refinery And Petrochemical Integrated Development (RAPID) project in Pengerang – a project that involves an investment of MYR60 Billion and a capacity to refine 300,000 barrels of imported crude oil. One of the investors of the RAPID project, KuoKuang Petrochemical company had finally ended their long running saga at Taiwan, signing an agreement with Malaysia’s Johor state government to invest in the RAPID project. RAPID project is estimated to acquire 22,500 acres of land affecting 4 Chinese Cemeteries, 7 Villages, 11 Chinese Temples and 2 Schools are told to be relocated. Affected people would be relocated in stages, with the first batch set to move in March next year consisting of 3 villages: Sg. Kapal, Teluk Empang and Langkah Baik. The quantum of compensation has still not yet been announced until today. Citing an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study, conducted by Taiwan Chung Hsing University’s environmental engineering department, Prof. Tsuang Ben Jei in 2010, s howed that the average life span of people islandwide will decrease by 23 days if the KuoKuang Petrochemical Project was to be launched in Taiwan: Full story here. The RAPID Project is much more bigger. The only reasonable inference is that this means the damage will be serious. But Pengerang’s villagers are being relocated to a new location merely within a 5km radius away. . . At the tip of Sg. Rengit. Rainy day on a wooden pier at Pengerang. Some piers at Pengerang. Almost every historical city has a geographical symbol that conjures up the trauma of its people. For Pengerang, it is a silver lobster monument placed at Sg. Rengit, right in the heart of Pengerang. From afar, the town by the seaside is remarkable graceful, the sky painted in blue and sea cover in shades of green. Pengerang’s main source of income is reaped from agriculture and fishery, and some run local businesses mainly in the tourism industry and restaurants. Fishermen here need not venture far into the vast ocean foraging for seafood, especially because spiny lobsters congregate in the shallows to spawn. Farmers invested their entire life into plantations, and now, the fruits are finally repaying their commitment. But all were told to relocate, not only affecting their lifestyle but their source of income too! Such rich land, suffers from catastrophe. . Fisherman foraging fish and lobsters at bay.Villagers passing time at local “community club”. Enjoying its sea breeze.
Pengerang Deepwater Terminal, one of the Malaysian Government's Entry Point Projects, has the potential to transform Pengerang into Asia's Rotterdam Port. Upon completion, the Pengerang Deepwater Terminal will be able to handle the storage, blending and distribution of crude oil, gas and petroleum products. The first phase of the project is being undertaken by a join venture company comprising DIALOG, Vopak abd the Johor State Government. DIALOG's partner Vopak, which is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, is the world's largest independent tank storage provider and specialises in the storage and handling of liquid chemicals, gasses and oil products. The first phase is scheduled to be completed by December 2013 and operational for the first oil commissioning in 1st quarter 2014. Interested Please Contact : North Diamond Venture Sdn Bhd email : [email protected]
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In the Shadow of Pengerang
12 September 2012 | Green-World | Posted by Hee JW
On the southeastern tip of Johor, there is a small town with big story: Pengerang.
On May 13, 2012 the Johor government officially flagged off a Refinery And Petrochemical Integrated Development
(RAPID) project in Pengerang – a project that involves an investment of MYR60 Billion and a capacity to refine
300,000 barrels of imported crude oil. One of the investors of the RAPID project, KuoKuang Petrochemical company
had finally ended their long running saga at Taiwan, signing an agreement with Malaysia’s Johor state government to
invest in the RAPID project.
RAPID project is estimated to acquire 22,500 acres of land affecting 4 Chinese Cemeteries, 7 Villages, 11 Chinese
Temples and 2 Schools are told to be relocated. Affected people would be relocated in stages, with the first batch set
to move in March next year consisting of 3 villages: Sg. Kapal, Teluk Empang and Langkah Baik. The quantum of
compensation has still not yet been announced until today.
Citing an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study, conducted by Taiwan Chung Hsing University’s
environmental engineering department, Prof. Tsuang Ben Jei in 2010, showed that the average life span of people
islandwide will decrease by 23 days if the KuoKuang Petrochemical Project was to be launched in Taiwan: Full story
here.
The RAPID Project is much more bigger. The only reasonable inference is that this means the damage will be serious.
But Pengerang’s villagers are being relocated to a new location merely within a 5km radius away.
. .
At the tip of Sg. Rengit. Rainy day on a wooden pier at Pengerang. Some piers at Pengerang.
Almost every historical city has a geographical symbol that conjures up the trauma of its people. For Pengerang, it is
a silver lobster monument placed at Sg. Rengit, right in the heart of Pengerang. From afar, the town by the seaside is
remarkable graceful, the sky painted in blue and sea cover in shades of green.
Pengerang’s main source of income is reaped from agriculture and fishery, and some run local businesses mainly in
the tourism industry and restaurants. Fishermen here need not venture far into the vast ocean foraging for seafood,
especially because spiny lobsters congregate in the shallows to spawn. Farmers invested their entire life into
plantations, and now, the fruits are finally repaying their commitment. But all were told to relocate, not only
affecting their lifestyle but their source of income too!
Such rich land, suffers from catastrophe.
.
Fisherman foraging fish and lobsters at bay.Villagers passing time at local “community club”. Enjoying its sea breeze.
Location :A naturally sheltered harbour with ample anchorage area.
Strategic locations connect with the Strait of Melaka, one of the busiest shipping routes in the world.
Close proximity to Jurong Island Petroleum & Petrochemical Hub, Singapore especially Tanjung Piai Integrated Petroleum & Petrochemical Hub .
Strategic locations connect with the Strait of Melaka, one of the busiest shipping routes in the world.
Close proximity with PETRONAS RAPID
(Refinery and Petrochemicals Integrated Development). Natural :15 m - 18 m
Water Depth :Natural water depth suitable for VLCC berth and large vessels.
Accessibility :Close to Major Ports in South East Asia such as Port of Tanjung Pelepas, Johor Port, Tanjung Langsat Port, Jurong Port
and Keppel Port.
Within the masterplan of Pengerang Integrated Petroleum
Complex (PIPC)
Easy accessibility with existing highways and international airports.
New proposed expressway connectivity.
Potential
Benefits :Minimal capital/maintenance dredging cost. (Low cost on VLCC jetty/ berth construction with jetty length less than 500m)
Leveraging on PETRONAS RAPID (Refinery and Petrochemicals Integrated Development) to turn Southern Johor into a refining and petrochemical centre,
complementing existing petrochemical complexes in Malaysia's eastern corridors and in Singapore.
Approximately 3 km of seafront land along the coastline.
* Tax incentives provided by Malaysian Government for investments in the approved industries.
* Main tax incentives for eligible companies in Malaysia are : Pioneer Status - Income tax exemption of 70% or 100% on the statutory income for five years OR Investment
Tax Allowances - Investment tax allowance of 60% or 100% on the qualifying capital expenditure for five years.
* The Global Incentives for Trading (GIFT) scheme for the eligible traders allows a
flat corporate tax rate of 3% of chargeable income and 100% exemption on director fees paid to non-Malaysian directors.
Long-term leasehold for 99 years land tenure.
At the doorstep of Johor dynamic and fast growing economic area with exciting future prospects.
Target
Completion :Expected overall completion - 10 years
Inherent Natural Strengths
A naturally sheltered area to ensure safe haven for ships during the North East Monsoon Season.
Geographically-protected from natural disasters.
Subsea conducive for land reclamation works.
Strategic locations connect with Straits of Melaka, one of the busiest shipping
routes in the world and close proximity to Jurong Island Singapore.
Navigational Realities
The water depth is ideal for ships to call eg VLCCs.
Minimum dredging is required to create approaching channel.
Complement Structure Plan
New proposed expressway connectivity.
Easy accessibility with existing highways and international airports.
Within the radar and Flagship zones of Iskandar Malaysia.
Tax Incentives / Allowances
Tax incentives provided by Malaysian Government for approved industrial services.
Main tax incentives for shipbuilding & repairs and fabrications are:
Pioneer Status and Investment Tax Allowances .
The Global Incentives for Trading (GIFT) scheme allows a flat corporate tax rate of 3% of chargeable income and 100% exemption on director fees paid to non-Malaysian directors.
..Why Invest In Pengerang Maritime Industrial Park ?
Connected with one of the busiest international shipping route
Within the masterplan of Pengerang Integrated Petroleum Complex (PIPC)
Strong demand for container port (earmarked to complement RAPID) and maritime industries.
Malaysia is banking on Petronas RAPID (Refinery and Petrochemical Integrated Development) to turn Southern Johor into a refining and petrochemical centre, complementing existing petrochemical complexes in Malaysian's