# Leadership Transition: Petra Energy Appoints Ahmad Nizam Salleh as New Chairman
*Author: Solar PV Expert | Category: news | Published: Wed Jun 10 2026 10:50:18 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)*

### English
* **New Appointment**: Petra Energy Bhd has appointed Tan Sri Ahmad Nizam Salleh as the new independent and non-executive chairman, effective immediately.
* **Leadership Background**: Ahmad Nizam (69) brings over 40 years of industry experience, notably including senior roles at Petronas and his recent tenure as chairman of Pelaburan Hartanah Bhd (2021–2024).
* **Succession**: He replaces Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima Sulong Mat Jeraie, who resigned in August 2024.
* **Market Data**: Petra Energy focuses on brownfield services for the upstream oil and gas sector; the company holds a market capitalization of RM426.9 million.

### 中文
* **新任主席**: Petra Energy Bhd 宣布任命丹斯里阿末尼占沙烈（Tan Sri Ahmad Nizam Salleh）为公司新任独立非执行主席，即日起生效。
* **资深背景**: 69 岁的阿末尼占拥有超过 40 年的行业经验，曾担任马来西亚国家石油公司（Petronas）高管，以及 Pelaburan Hartanah Bhd 主席（2021-2024）。
* **人事变动**: 他接替了于 2024 年 8 月因个人原因辞职的丹斯里拿督斯里邦里玛苏隆麦杰莱（Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima Sulong Mat Jeraie）。
* **市场状况**: Petra Energy 主要为上游油气领域提供棕地服务，公司目前市值为 4.269 亿令吉。