Institution

Petronas

1974– · 20th century · Also known as Petroliam Nasional Berhad

Petronas (Petroliam Nasional Berhad) is Malaysia's state-owned oil and gas company, founded in 1974 and vested with ownership of the country's petroleum resources. Its revenues have been a major source of government income, and it operates internationally in exploration, production and liquefied natural gas. The Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur house its headquarters.

Petronas
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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Petronas. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/petronas
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