SIME Darby Bhd (4197), via its energy and utilities division, is partnering Houston-based Mustang Engineering LP to provide project management, design and procurement support services for the oil and gas industry in Southeast Asia- Called Mustang Sime Darby, the new joint-venture company will provide the services from its regional hub in Kuala Lumpur- Mustang executive vice-president A-J Cortez said the joint venture allows the company, which is part of Aberdeen-based Wood Group, to expand its products and services in the region- "Mustang's project management and engineering experience, combined with Sime Darby's full service capabilities, skilled workforce and strong reputation in the region, will allow us to enhance our offerings in the exciting oil and gas market in Southeast Asia," he said in a statement- Sime Darby energy and utilities division executive vice-president for non-China operations, Datuk Jauhari Hamidi, said Mustang and Sime Darby's strengths are complementary- "The joint venture will enhance Sime Darby's portfolio of services to provide a very impressive and full service offering to the industry and we look forward to progressing further opportunities with Mustang in the Southeast Asian region," he said- Sime Darby energy and utilities division is part of the Sime Darby group, a major Malaysian conglomerate with businesses serving the plantation, industrial, automotive, property, energy and utilities and healthcare industries in the region- Mustang, meanwhile, is one of the world's leading oil and gas engineering and project management companies, providing project management, conceptual and detailed engineering and construction management services- It brings a track record of successful worldwide deepwater project delivery as well as large, complex onshore oil and has refining and petrochemical projects- Mustang has offices in the US, the UK, India, Malaysia and the Middle East-  ...

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