Petronas Lubricants International Partners Glide Technology Sdn Bhd To Distribute Petronas Tranol Glide Insulating Oils For Growing Energy Needs
Petronas Lubricants International (PLI) has entered into a collaboration with homegrown SME, Glide Technology Sdn Bhd, to support Malaysia’s growing energy demands. The partnership will see both companies work together on the distribution of premium insulating oils under the Petronas Tranol Glide brand.
With national electricity consumption forecasted to rise steadily over the next decade, the collaboration is timely. Insulating oils play a critical role in the operation of transformers, the key components in power substations that ensure safe and efficient energy transmission.
Meanwhile, Glide Technology is a bumiputera company based in Shah Alam, will manufacture Petronas Tranol Glide at its facilities for nationwide distribution. Established in 2007, the Glide group of companies operate across the petroleum-based product value chain and various engineering sectors, with a strategic presence in more than 11 countries. 
Dato’ Hj. Muhazli Bin Hj. Muhamad, President of the Glide Group of Companies, said, “This partnership agreement with Petronas Lubricants International marks a pivotal chapter in Glide’s growth and transformation journey. It validates our present market and technical capability, deepens our role in the national energy ecosystem, and reinforces our commitment to supporting Malaysia’s industrial development with world-quality, locally produced insulating oil solutions.” 
The collaboration also aligns with the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), under which Malaysia aims to achieve a 70% renewable energy capacity by 2050 – more than double its 2023 figure of just over 25%. As Malaysia prepares for increasing power demands driven by industrial expansion and digital infrastructure growth, partnerships between established players like PLI and agile SMEs like Glide will be crucial in supporting the nation’s energy future.
