(EnergyAsia, June 10, Tuesday) — Proserv Far East Pte said it has signed a strategic agreement with Malaysian firm Tanjung Offshore Services Sdn Bhd as part of its expansion in the highly active Malaysian oil and gas market.

Proserv said it is positioning its abandonment and decommissioning unit to undertake work in removing mature and damaged offshore structures and wells. Proserv provides flexible and reactive solutions from engineering planning to project management and downhole services.

Tanjung Offshore Services Sdn Bhd, which provides marine vessels, customised engineered equipment, project management, maintenance and parts and additional support services to oil and gas markets, will be Proserv’s agent in Malaysia.

The agreement is the latest step for Proserv to create the world’s most comprehensive abandonment and decommissioning company.

To facilitate the introduction of the abandonment and decommissioning unit in Asia, Proserv has appointed Mike Urbigkit as general manager for the Kuala Lumpur operations.

He said: “The partnership with Tanjung Offshore Services is strategically important for Proserv because it’s a company that’s well established in the area, and will provide us with a new network of locations. We already have facilities in Australia and Singapore, but the base in Kuala Lumpur will give us a better reach into the large Malaysian market, placing us in a stronger position to serve existing clients and follow up new leads.”

Omar bin Khalid, Tanjung’s managing director, said: “I am extremely positive about the prospects the partnership will bring. We have targeted a number of projects for Proserv’s Abandonment and Decommissioning SBU, and there is considerable interest in its products and services.

“Already Proserv has secured one tender and two other projects of interest. With an active business development team in place, I am confident that together, a substantial hub will be established within the next 24 months.”