MONTERREY, MEXICO (By Isaac Silvestre, Energy Analytics Institute, 26.May.2026, Words: 300) — Green Oscasaba Sdn Bhd (GOSB) and LNG Alliance Pte. Ltd., Singapore inked a strategic collaboration to develop a 1.2 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) LNG import and regasification infrastructure in Lahad Dat, Sabah.
The infrastructure will support the rapidly growing demand for cleaner energy solutions across Sabah and the wider BIMP-EAGA region.
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The proposed development comprises an LNG floating storage unit (FSU) integrated with an onshore modular regasification terminal at POIC Lahad Datu, Sabah, Malaysia, LNG Alliance announced on 26 May 2026 in an official statement.
GOB, a Sabah-based energy infrastructure company, has received state government approval for the development of the LNG import terminal, with an initial capacity of 0.6 MTPA of LNG and future modular expansion capability.Â
GOB has also secured state government approvals, no objection letter, key regulatory license and permit approvals from MIT to carry out petroleum activities in Malaysia and final MTRA approval from Ports & Harbours Department (JPDS) for LNG floating storage and regasification terminal at district of Lahad Datu, Sabah, which required to advance the project into the next phase of development and environmental assessment.
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The LNG infrastructure is planned to be developed in phases and is expected to include an LNG FSU, modular onshore regasification facilities, mooring jetty, LNG shuttle infrastructure, LG truck loading facilities, and LNG fueling stations.
The modular configuration is intended to deliver a lower environmental footprint, accelerate construction timelines, and faster delivery of first gas into the Sabah market.
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Under the collaboration framework, LNG Alliance will participate as the strategic co-developer, including the provision of a 135,000m’ LNG FSU, and long-term LNG supply based on US sourced feed gas, aimed at enhancing reliability and long-term competitiveness, the company said.Â
The proposed terminal is expected to strengthen energy accessibility and support industrial development in Sabah’s East Coast corridor, including potential supply to downstream industries within and surrounding POIC Lahad Datu covering refineries, palm oil industries, power generation, transportation and LNG bunkering activities and other industrial users.
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By Isaac Silvestre reporting from Monterrey. © 1999-2026 Energy Analytics Institute (EAI). All Rights Reserved.
