Epic Bhd Signed MoU to Develop Suai Supply Base
Terengganu-linked Epic Bhd will provide operational expertise to assist Timor-Leste in offshore oil infrastructure.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Oil and Gas
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Epic Bhd has signed a memorandum of understanding with Timor-Leste's national oil company, Timor Gap, to develop the Suai Supply Base. The collaboration aims to provide technical and operational support for logistics in the Timor Sea.
Why it matters
This partnership leverages existing logistics expertise to accelerate the development of Timor-Leste's petroleum infrastructure. It signals a move by regional players to capture value in offshore supply chains through strategic cross-border knowledge exchange.
The agreement marks a formal cooperation between a government-linked company and a national oil firm, though the total investment size is currently unresolved.
The players
Epic Bhd
A government-linked company based in Terengganu that operates the Kemaman Supply Base.
Timor Gap
The national oil and gas company of Timor-Leste responsible for the country's energy infrastructure.
The details
Epic Bhd will utilize its experience operating the Kemaman Supply Base to provide technical and operational guidance to Timor Gap. This cooperation is designed to improve the logistical capacity of the Suai Supply Base, which serves as a marine hub for offshore oil and gas operations in the Timor Sea. The firms intend to move toward future strategic investments and continued exchanges of expertise.
Timeline
September 25, 2026: Epic Bhd and Timor Gap signed the MoU.
Market Landscape
This deal follows the established pattern of state-owned enterprises exporting operational logistics models to emerging offshore markets. It mirrors the strategic development path of the Kemaman Supply Base as Epic Bhd expands its footprint.
Operators in the logistics and offshore supply sector should monitor how this partnership influences service standards and vendor requirements in the Timor Sea. Future opportunities for technical service providers may emerge as the Suai Supply Base undergoes development.
The takeaway
Cross-border expertise agreements often serve as a precursor to formal investment cycles in regional energy infrastructure. Watch for upcoming announcements regarding project procurement or specific infrastructure expansion targets at the Suai site.
Further reading
For broader insights on logistics and energy hubs, see our coverage of Oil and Gas.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Star.
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