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Introduction

Introduction

Institut Teknologi Petroleum PETRONAS (INSTEP) is a state-of-the-art technical training institution located by the shores of Malaysia’s East Coast. Established in 1981, INSTEP accelerates human capital development in the oil & gas industry through experiential learning, and delivering customised niche programmes. Anchored on world class facilities and industry-experienced instructors, INSTEP further supports the exceptional growth of the oil & gas industry.

Our Upstream Downstream Training Plant (UDTP) is the first-of-its-kind in the world and provides real plant experiential learning in safe environment to generate job ready engineers & technicians. It simulates real upstream and downstream plant scenarios to enhance the competency of learners through hands-on training and experiential learning.

Introduction

Introduction

Institut Teknologi Petroleum PETRONAS (INSTEP) is a state-of-the-art technical training institution located by the shores of Malaysia’s East Coast. Established in 1981, INSTEP accelerates human capital development in the oil & gas industry through experiential learning, and delivering customised niche programmes. Anchored on world class facilities and industry-experienced instructors, INSTEP further supports the exceptional growth of the oil & gas industry.

Our Upstream Downstream Training Plant (UDTP) is the first-of-its-kind in the world and provides real plant experiential learning in safe environment to generate job ready engineers & technicians. It simulates real upstream and downstream plant scenarios to enhance the competency of learners through hands-on training and experiential learning.

Calendared and customised programmes to upskill your technical competency.

High-tech facilities that meet your learning and beyond learning needs. 

Consultancy services that best suit your capability development needs.

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Learning Programme

Calendared and customised programmes to upskill your technical competency.

Facilities Hire

High-tech facilities that meet your learning and beyond learning needs.

Consultancy

Consultancy services that best suit your capability development needs.

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Latest News

INSTEP Strengthens Uganda’s Energy Workforce ahead of Nation’s First Oil
10 February 2026

A total of 57 participants from the Tilenga Academy (TEPU) Traineeship Cohort 2/2025 were recognised at a closing ceremony marking the successful completion of a 4-month intensive training programme at Institut Teknologi Petroleum PETRONAS (INSTEP).  This milestone follows the successful completion of 68 participants from the first cohort in August last year, as well as […]

INSTEP and Hibiscus Petroleum Advance Tomorrow’s Technical Workforce
03 February 2026

Ten participants from Hibiscus Petroleum Berhad were recognised at the closing ceremony of the second batch of the Hibiscus Graduate Technician Programme, held at the Institute of Technology PETRONAS (INSTEP), Kuala Nerus. Designed to support newly onboarded technicians, the six-month programme equips participants with essential knowledge and practical skills in upstream operations and maintenance. Through […]

What’s the Big Thing Behind Top 5% in MTM Learning Evaluation?
03 February 2026

INSTEP has been recognised among the Top 5% of learning organisations worldwide, as announced by Explorance’s Metrics That Matter (MTM). This recognition reflects INSTEP’s strong learning effectiveness, demonstrating measurable workplace impact and affirming learning investments translated directly into job applicability and improved performance. With a weighted score of 58.49% across three key metrics including Estimated […]

Latest News

INSTEP Strengthens Uganda’s Energy Workforce ahead of Nation’s First Oil
10 February 2026

A total of 57 participants from the Tilenga Academy (TEPU) Traineeship Cohort 2/2025 were recognised at a closing ceremony marking the successful completion of a 4-month intensive training programme at Institut Teknologi Petroleum PETRONAS (INSTEP).  This milestone follows the successful completion of 68 participants from the first cohort in August last year, as well as […]

INSTEP and Hibiscus Petroleum Advance Tomorrow’s Technical Workforce
03 February 2026

Ten participants from Hibiscus Petroleum Berhad were recognised at the closing ceremony of the second batch of the Hibiscus Graduate Technician Programme, held at the Institute of Technology PETRONAS (INSTEP), Kuala Nerus. Designed to support newly onboarded technicians, the six-month programme equips participants with essential knowledge and practical skills in upstream operations and maintenance. Through […]

What’s the Big Thing Behind Top 5% in MTM Learning Evaluation?
03 February 2026

INSTEP has been recognised among the Top 5% of learning organisations worldwide, as announced by Explorance’s Metrics That Matter (MTM). This recognition reflects INSTEP’s strong learning effectiveness, demonstrating measurable workplace impact and affirming learning investments translated directly into job applicability and improved performance. With a weighted score of 58.49% across three key metrics including Estimated […]

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