Seria Energy Lab Explained

Seria Energy Lab
Former Name:Oil and Gas Discovery Centre
Location:F20 Jalan Tengah, Seria, Belait, Brunei KB3534
Type:Science museum
Leader Type:Head
Leader:Nur Karnina binti Karim
Coordinates:4.6171°N 114.3269°W
Accreditation:Asia Pacific Network of Science and Technology Centres (ASPAC)
Owner:Brunei Shell Petroleum
Parking:On site (no charge)

The Oil and Gas Discovery Centre (OGDC; Malay: Pusat Penemuan Minyak dan Gas) is a science centre in Seria, Belait District, Brunei. It was constructed near the Seria Oil Field and was rebranded Seria Energy Lab (SEL) in 2020. As BSP's flagship initiative, it aims to promote the nation's scientific literacy.[1]

History

OGDC was officiated by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah on 14 September 2002,[2] on the same day of the inauguration of Ampa Fairley Rationalisation Project (AFRP).[3] The Shell Traffic Games and OGDC Traffic Games Park opened for business in 2007. The International Science Centre had its first traveling exhibition at the facility in 2012. The Asia Pacific Network of Science and Technology Centres (ASPAC) conference was arranged by the center in 2014. The institution hosted "Pesta Sains," its inaugural scientific festival, in 2018.

From 2 July 2018 until 2 May 2020, it underwent major renovation and the rebranding of its name from Oil and Gas Discovery Centre to Seria Energy Lab.[4] [5] To highlight its importance in the nation, the facility received a significant makeover in 2019. The center's objective has been updated to align with Wawasan Brunei 2035, which is to generate highly competent and educated citizens.

The Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP) Company celebrated its 90th anniversary with the construction of the Seria Energy Recreational Park (SERP). BSP seized the chance to open the solar-powered park to the public so that the people of Seria and Belait might engage in light walking and physical activity throughout the evening. The Billionth Barrel Monument is located around from the park.[6] On 6 April 2021, SEL was officially opened by Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah.[7]

Architecture

The centre consists of the main gallery, basketball court, beach soccer pit, big top, classroom, conference room, playground, science lab and theater.[8]

Exhibition

There are six exhibitions at SEL, they are:[9]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: About . 2024-05-23 . Seria Energy Lab . en-US.
  2. Web site: Our Vision. 2018. Oil and Gas Discovery Centre. 22 February 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180222165303/http://www.ogdcbrunei.com/page-12/. 22 February 2018. dead.
  3. News: 2024-03-02 . Sambutan Ulang Tahun Hari Kebangsaan Negara Brunei Darussalam Kali Ke-40 . 2024-08-22 . Pelita Brunei . 7 . ms.
  4. Web site: Jimi-Ha. LOCAL NEWS. 2021-04-04. 3g.modasys.net. en-gb.
  5. Web site: gp. 2020-11-06. Seria’s latest landmark a big hit » Borneo Bulletin Online. 2021-04-04. Borneo Bulletin Online. en-US.
  6. Web site: Seria Energy Recreational Park . 2024-05-23 . Seria Energy Lab . en-US.
  7. News: 2024-03-02 . Sambutan Ulang Tahun Hari Kebangsaan Negara Brunei Darussalam Kali Ke-40 . 2024-08-22 . Pelita Brunei . 13 . ms.
  8. Web site: Facilities. 2018. Oil and Gas Discovery Centre. 22 February 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180222165301/http://www.ogdcbrunei.com/page-14/. 22 February 2018. dead.
  9. Web site: Exhibitions . 2024-05-23 . Seria Energy Lab . en-US.

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