PETRONAS' wholly owned research and development subsidiary, PETRONAS Research and Scientific Services Sdn Bhd (PRSS) was corporatised on December 8 1992 to become a full-fledged business driven research and development (R & D) centre, meeting the research and technological needs of PETRONAS Group as well as other petroleum-related companies, both domestically and internationally.Supported by a team of dedicated, skilful and experienced scientists, and equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, PRSS' principal activities are research, technology development and consultancy services in the areas of :
- Geoscience
- Petroleum Engineering
- Facilities Engineering
- Process Technology
- Petroleum Products
- Environmental Management
- Data Management
- Laboratory Services.
In line with PETRONAS' emphasis on technology resource management and R&D, PRSS continues to place importance in developing its technological capabilities and contributing towards the development of science and technology for the benefit of the nation.