SHELL MDS (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD v 1. ) PETROLIAM NASIONAL BERHAD (PETRONAS) 2. ) PETROLEUM SARAWAK BERHAD PIHAK TERKILAN Kerajaan Malaysia BUKAN PIHAK-PIHAK KERAJAAN NEGERI SARAWAK

wa-24ncvc-4367-11-2024 High Court (Mahkamah Tinggi) 5 January 2025 • WA-24NCvC-4367-11/2024

Catchwords

Abstract: Abstract: A mandatory injunction application addresses competing payment claims from Petronas and Petros for natural gas supply in Sarawak amid conflicting federal-state legislation dispute between gas suppliers Petronas and Petros over payment rights in Sarawak. The injunction was granted to preserve status quo, finding Shell MDS's position caught between competing claims warranted protection, ensuring continued gas supply with protected payments pending resolution of the underlying jurisdictional conflict. Keywords: Interpleader - Mandatory injunction - Natural gas supply - Federal-state jurisdiction - Petroleum Development Act 1974 - Distribution of Gas Ordinance 2016 - Regulatory compliance - Status quo - Balance of convenience

Practice Areas

Abstract: Abstract: A mandatory injunction application addresses competing payment claims from Petronas and Petros for natural gas supply in Sarawak amid conflicting federal-state legislation dispute between gas suppliers Petronas and Petros over payment rights in Sarawak. The injunction was granted to preserve status quo, finding Shell MDS's position caught between competing claims warranted protection, ensuring continued gas supply with protected payments pending resolution of the underlying jurisdictional conflict. Keywords: Interpleader

Judges (1)

Mahazan binti Mat Taib Delivered

Parties (5)

KERAJAAN NEGERI SARAWAK Non Party Kerajaan Malaysia Aggrieved Party PETROLEUM SARAWAK BERHAD Respondent PETROLIAM NASIONAL BERHAD Respondent SHELL MDS Sdn Bhd Applicant

Case Significance

SHELL MDS (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD v 1. ) PETROLIAM NASIONAL BERHAD (PETRONAS) 2. )... is a High Court (Mahkamah Tinggi) decision dated January 5, 2025 (citation: wa-24ncvc-4367-11-2024). The case was decided by Mahazan binti Mat Taib.

What was the outcome of SHELL MDS (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD v 1. ) PETROLIAM NASIONAL BERHAD (PETRONAS) 2. )...?

SHELL MDS (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD v 1. ) PETROLIAM NASIONAL BERHAD (PETRONAS) 2. )... is a High Court decision dated January 5, 2025. The case was heard by Mahazan binti Mat Taib. See the full judgment for details.