Anwar’s oil and gas breakthroughs in Russia and Turkmenistan

KUALA LUMPUR: Let’s give credit when credit is due. Without doubt, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to Russia and Turkmenistan last week has been a hugely accomplished one. First, Russian President Vladimir Putin assured Malaysia of a supply of oil, gas and diesel for at least the next 20 years. Then, Turkmenistan allowed PETRONAS into one of the world’s largest natural gas fields in the country. Under the agreement, PETRONAS will be entrusted with the development of two major gas blocks. The agreement would help address Malaysia’s concerns over future gas supply requirements while strengthening PETRONAS’ position as…