Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), through its Chemical Engineering Department, formalised a strategic partnership with GEXCON via a Virtual Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Signing Ceremony held on 20 January 2026. The collaboration marks a significant step forward in strengthening industry–academia engagement in the field of process safety. This collaboration focuses on process safety education, industry-relevant training, and joint research and development, building upon a trusted relationship established since 2023 through GEXCON’s continued support of UTP’s flagship Loss Prevention Asia (LPA) Conference.
The ceremony was attended by key representatives from both institutions. Representing GEXCON were Jörgen Hensgens, CEO Software; Richard Lee, Business Development Lead (SEA); and Lee Cho Hing, General Manager Malaysia / Business Development APAC. UTP was represented by Professor Benjamin Cosh, Provost; Professor Tang Tong Boon, Dean, Faculty of Engineering; Assoc. Prof. Ir Dr Haslinda Zabiri, Chair, Chemical Engineering Department; together with members of the Process Safety team led by Dr Azizul Buang.
Under the MoU, the Chemical Engineering Department, UTP integrates GEXCON’s industry-grade software EFFECTS and RISKCURVES into its Process Safety and Loss Prevention programmes. This ensures that students are trained using tools widely applied in real industrial environments. The partnership also introduces certification pathways for undergraduate students, a five-year research collaboration, professional training programmes, access to industrial case studies, and potential internship opportunities in Perth and Jakarta.
This strategic collaboration reinforces UTP’s commitment, led by the Chemical Engineering Department, to produce industry-ready, globally competent graduates, while strengthening the University’s role in advancing process safety education, research excellence, and meaningful industry engagement.
UTP looks forward to translating this partnership with GEXCON into impactful outcomes for students, staff, and the wider process safety community.
