OGDC Adventures

Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream & Solar Car Competition

2010-06-11T10:06:00.002+08:00

This week, OGDC is holding a two new activities!. Here are the steps to join them:
Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream Demonstration :
Come during the day and Register on the spot

Solar Car Competition:
Either register your teams name Early or Come during the day and register on the spot. Only 10 team slots available! First come first served. One team can consist of a maximum of 6 people.

Enjoy!

Sample pictures for DIY costumes competition

2010-04-20T21:15:00.003+08:00

Here are some pictures for OGDC's upcoming DIY costumes competition. Useful links for you to check out are such as www.instructables.com and www.coolest-homemade-costumes.com, Enjoy and happy constructing.

Here are some pictures for OGDC's upcoming DIY costumes competition. Useful links for you to check out are such as www.instructables.com and www.coolest-homemade-costumes.com, Enjoy and happy constructing.

Science Explorer Special: D.I.Y Space Costume Competition

2010-04-20T19:44:00.006+08:00

This coming Sunday 25th April 2010, OGDC is holding a costume competition with the theme "Space Costume". Here are the steps to join our competition: -

Step 1 - Design one costume with space theme such as an astronaut, an alien or as your favorite space movie character.
Step 2 - Create your costume using ONLY recycled materials such as cardboards, plastic bottles, newspapers and others.
Step 3 - Show up on the competition day and go inside our Exhibition Hall. (Admission fee for participants is BND$5.00)
Step 4 - Go to our Astronomy exhibits and take pictures with our special guests. You costumes will be judge at the same time.
Step 5 - Participants will next go to our theatre hall for picture slides of participants and also for announcement of the winner!!!

Programme for the day: -
12:00pm - 12:45 pm
Registration
Picture taking and judging

12:45pm - 1:00 pm
Announcement of top three winners
Prize presentation

BRUNEI EARTH HOUR 2010

2010-03-24T09:33:00.001+08:00

www.earthhour.org.bn

PHOTO SNAP: Science Explorer (Night Sky)

2010-03-24T09:28:00.002+08:00

Story Time & Science Behind It

Activity Time

Happy Kids with their Night Sky

Group Photos

EARTH HOUR 2010

2010-03-18T08:22:00.013+08:00

Click HERE to make your own Virtual Lantern.

HOLIDAY EXPLORER: Robo Soccer

2010-03-17T11:22:00.000+08:00

SCIENCE EXPLORER: Night Sky

2010-03-11T12:07:00.001+08:00

CHINESE NEW YEAR 2010

2010-03-10T12:17:00.004+08:00

Chinese New Year Activities @ The Exhibition Hall

Lion Dance Performance

Karate Performance

SCIENCE EXPLORER: Juggling Planets

2010-02-21T09:23:00.000+08:00

SCIENCE EXPLORER: Hour Glass

2010-01-20T14:08:00.001+08:00

OGDC CLOSED

2009-12-31T10:23:00.000+08:00

OGDC Holiday Treats

2009-12-24T16:22:00.001+08:00

DISCOVERY SCIENCE QUEST: Astronomical Adventures

2009-11-04T13:58:00.000+08:00

DOWNLOAD YOUR REGISTRATION FORM HERE

SCIENCE EXPLORER (HALLOWEEN)

2009-10-15T11:53:00.000+08:00

ACTIVITIES FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE

2009-06-24T11:57:00.000+08:00

Wacky Weather: Little Explorer and Kids 'N' Science

2009-05-27T11:49:00.000+08:00

SM Sultan Sharif Ali visits to OGDC

2009-05-23T09:46:00.000+08:00

Date:

19th May 2009

36 students accompanied by 2 teachers from Sekolah Menengah Sultan Sharif Ali had an educational visit to OGDC.

Upon arrival, the group was welcomed by Janet Nuramalina binti Abdullah Shak, the Head of Education and Programmes, Pg. Alias bin PDP Hj. Hidup, the Head of Maintenance and Exhibits and Change Yew En, the Education Supervisor of OGDC.

After the welcoming, the group was led to the Exhibition Hall by Mr. Chang. Inside the Exhibition Hall, the group was given a safety briefing before they proceed for the tour inside the Exhibition Hall. The students and teachers were given a tour on the 'Highlights' of the Exhibition Hall, which includes: the Bed of Nails, Earthquake House, Human Gyroscope, Tesla Coil, Finger Tingler and the Mind Ball.

After the tour, the students were allowed to roam free inside the Exhibition Hall to explore more on the world of science and technology as well as the oil and gas industry in Brunei Darussalam. The students were then able to try every exhibit available in the Exhibition Hall where they were able to have fun and at the same time learn something.

Finally, the group had a group photo in front of the OGDC Fountain before having their lunch at the Ideal Cafe.

Kolej Universiti Perguruan Ugama Seri Begawan visits OGDC

2009-05-23T08:58:00.000+08:00

Date:

19th May 2009

20 lectures along with 119 under-graduates from Kolej Universiti Perguruan Ugama Seri Begawan Negara Brunei Darussalam went to OGDC for an educational visit. The visit was one of the activities for the Educational Intellectual Development Programme for the Final Year Undergraduates of 2006-2009 sessions, under Sijil Latihan Perguruan Ugama course. One of the objectives of the visit was to expose the undergraduates to gain general knowledge and more information from the educational visit.

The group arrived in OGDC at about 9.00am and were warmly welcomed by Md. Aiman Yusra bin Md. Yusof, one of the Education Team members. The visiting group was divided into two groups: the ladies group and the gents group. The ladies group was led to the Exhibition Hall first by the Exhibition Hall Facilitators: Hazean Nuruliqma binti Md. Azrin, Halimahtul Sa'diah binti Hj. Awg. Nordin, Sharon Martine, Ruth Tabba Anak Walter Undom and Azrina binti Hidup. Then followed by the gents group, led by Allen Justine, Md. Suhardy bin Hj. Hambali and Md. Aiman Yusra bin Md. Yusof.

Once they enter the Exhibition Hall, the groups were given a safety briefing by Nurthesa binti K. Salim, the Administration Assistant. In the Exhibition Hall, the groups were exposed to the general information on the history as well as the development of oil and gas industry. Other than that, the group also had the chance to try out the interactive exhibits available in OGDC, which includes the Bed of Nails, Human Gyroscope, Tesla Coil, Finger Tingler, Pedal Generator, Plasma Tube, and the Mind Ball. The group really enjoyed their time while inside the Exhibition Hall and at the same time, they also could learn more on science and technology.

At the end of the visit, the group gathered together inside the OGDC Gallery building for a souvenirs exchange session between the Head of Visit and Roslan bin Hj. Abd. Rahman, the Head of OGDC. Later, the group had a photography session right in front of the Gallery building before going back to their institution.

SSBHKB pharmacy staffs in OGDC

2009-05-10T13:51:00.000+08:00

Date:
8th May 2009

About 20 members of staffs from the Pharmacy Department of Suri Seri Begawan Hospital, Kuala Belait, along with their family members had an educaational visit to OGDC. The purpose of the visit was as an effort to reach their goal of 100 hours of continuous education requirement.

The group arrived at about 2.30 in the afternoon. The group was gathered inside the Exhibition Hall, for a safety briefing given by Md Suhardy Hj Hambali, the Education Liaison. Right after the safety briefing, the group was then given a tour by Mr. Suhardy himself.

While inside the Exhibition Hall, not only the group was able to gain knowledge on the discovery of oil and gas in Brunei, but as well as science in general. With the help of the exhibits, they had learnt more than they had expected in OGDC.

The tour ended at around 4.00pm.

3rd School Leaders in Education Conference visit to OGDC

2009-05-01T10:46:00.000+08:00

Date:

1st May 2009

Madam Chong Li Chen, the principal of Pusat Tingkatan Enam Meragang, together with 21 international educators from the 3rd School Leaders in Education Conference went to OGDC for a visit. The educators came from various countries, including: Singapore, Hong Kong, Philippines, Germany, Maldives as well as Brunei Darussalam.

The group, led by Madam Chong Li Chen, arrived in OGDC at about 9.00am. The group was warmly welcomed by Roslan bin Haji Abd Rahman, the Head of OGDC, accompanied by most the staffs present on that day. After a brief introduction from Roslan, the group was then led to the OGDC Theatre for refreshment. Then they were entertained by Roslan with his presentation on Brunei Shell Petroleum Company and OGDC.

Right after the presentation, the group was then brought to the Exhibition Hall for a tour given by Mr. Chang Yew En, the OGDC Education Supervisor, Hazean Nuruliqma binti Md Azrin, Halimahtul Sa'diah binti Awg Nordin and Sharon Martin, the OGDC Exhibition Hall Facilitators. In the Exhibition Hall, the group was exposed to the general information regarding oil and gas industry in Brunei Darussalam as well as the interactive exhibits including the Bed of Nails, Earthquake House, Human Gyroscope and Mind Ball.

Subsequently, the group was brought to the Viewing Gallery to experience the 360 degrees view around OGDC, covering the Seria Town, Seria Shore and the recent oil-drilling project located just behind the OGDC compound. After enjoying the magnificent view, the group was brought to the Traffic Game Park to watch one of the practice sessions performed by the participating students.

Lastly, they had a group photo session in front of the OGDC Fountain before leaving for their lunch in BSRC.

Brunei Postal Department visit to OGDC

2009-04-29T20:00:00.000+08:00

Date:

29th April 2009

The Postal Service Department, Ministry of Communication, through Postal Training Unit conducted the Induction Course for the new officers and employees for four days, starting from 27th April to 30th April 2009.

In the Induction Course, one of the programmes was to visit OGDC for an educational visit. About 30 employees and officers whom attending the course went for the visit.

Upon their arrival, Roslan bin Haji Abd Rahman, the Head of OGDC, was honoured to welcome the group. After a short introduction, the group was later then brought to the Exhibition Hall by Mr. Chang Yew En, the Education Supervisor of OGDC, accompanied with several other Exhibition Hall Facilitators.

In the Exhibition Hall, the group was given a tour on the history of exploration of oil and gas in Brunei Darussalam up to the modern technologies that were brought upon in the development of oil and gas exploration and extraction itself. At the same time, the group was as well entertained by several interactive exhibits in the Exhibition Hall. They were really amused by the Puzzle and Illusion exhibits, especially the 'Head on a Platter' exhibit.

After the wonderful tour, the group gathered together once more in the OGDC Gallery building for the souvenirs exchange session. Later, they had a group photo in front of OGDC Fountain before leaving for the BSP Head Office.

PETRONITA's visit to OGDC!

2009-04-29T19:47:00.000+08:00

Date:
25th April 2009

On this very day, OGDC was very lucky to have the Wives and Women Staff Association of PETRONAS Miri, also known as the PETRONITA Miri, to go all over for a special visit.

The group arrived in OGDC at about 9.00 am and was warmly welcomed by Roslan bin Haji Abd. Rahman, the Head of OGDC accompanied by the staffs in OGDC. After a short introduction by Roslan, the group was invited to the OGDC Theatre for breakfast. Later, the group was led inside the Theatre room for a presentation done by the Head of OGDC himself. The presentation was regarding the development and achievements of Brunei Shell Petroleum Company with regards in exploration of oil and gas in Brunei Darussalam. He also had the chance to talk more on OGDC, the history, the purpose of OGDC as a science centre and the activities conducted here in OGDC.

After the presentation, an exchange of token of appreciation session was held.

Moving on, the group was then brought to the Exhibition Hall for a tour. The tour was led by Albert Chang Yew En, the Supervisor of Education Team accompanied by several other Exhibition Hall facilitators and Roslan himself. While inside the Exhibition Hall, the group was able to learn more on the facts on exploration of Oil and Gas as well as science facts.

At the end of the tour, the group was gathered in the Exhibition Hall for a souvenirs hand-over to the members of PETRONITA Miri that were present on that day. Right after that, they had a group photo session with Roslan in front of the fountain of OGDC before heading off to their next destination.

SCIENCE ART

2009-04-22T10:25:00.000+08:00

Sekolah Ugama Masin visit to OGDC

2009-04-10T11:38:00.000+08:00

Date:
10th April 2009

Several students from Sekolah Ugama Masin went to OGDC for an educational visit, exposing the students more on to the Oil and Gas industry as well as opening their minds and interests towards science and technologies.

Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Brunei

2009-03-30T10:30:00.000+08:00

Date:
26th March 2009

21 members of 'Ahli Kelab Perpustakaan Kanak-Kanak' accompanied by 3 Officers of 'Kelab Perkhidmatan Perpustakaan Kanak-Kanak Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Daerah Tutong' came to OGDC for an educational visit.

The visit was considered as one of the School Term Break activity in 2009 for the club.

Earth Hour here in OGDC

2009-03-28T20:30:00.000+08:00

Date:
28th March 2009

OGDC, as a flagship of Brunei Shell Petroleum company social investment programme, took part in the Earth Hour event on the 28th March 2009 as well.

All the lights in OGDC were switched off for one hour starting at 8.30pm until 9.30pm.

RTB Karnival Bersama Biskita

2009-03-18T14:06:00.000+08:00

The Crown Prince CIPTA Awards 2009

2009-03-18T07:30:00.000+08:00

OGDC Members:
Roslan bin Hj. Abd. Rahman
Nur Thesa binti K. Salim
Chang Yew En @ Albert
Md. Suhardi bin Hj. Hambali
Hazean Nuruliqma binti Md. Azrin
Halimahtul Sa'diah binti Hj. Awg. Nordin
Abang Adib bin Abang Ali

Location:
Empire Hotel and County Club

Date:
14th March 2009 - 15th March 2009

OGDC was invited to attend the 2009 Creative, Innovative Product and Technological Advancement (CIPTA) Awards. The event was organized by ITB, with their partners: BLNG and Standard Chartered Bank, the aim for the CIPTA Awards is to encourage innovation and creativity for national development in Brunei Darussalam. The event was held at the Empire Hotel and Country Club for two days. OGDC was only invited to showcase an exhibition trough-out the event.

The crew was at their booth early on the first day, preparing the exhibits for the coming His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office.

His Royal Highness arrived to the Empire Hotel and County Club approximately at 9.30 am, to officiate the opening ceremony of the CIPTA Awards, and the prize presentation ceremony to the winners of this year's CIPTA Awards. This year, the CIPTA Awards were divided into two categories: products, processes or technologies which may be beneficial to the society as well as the environment; and modification of existing products, processes or technologies to improve or enhances its functions or quality.

1st Category winners:
1st Place went to Associate Professor Francis M. J. Nikols, Pg. Dr. Mohd. Iskandar bin Pg. Hj. Petra and Mirhassan bin Hj. Matussin, taking home B$ 6000 and a trophy for their Autonomous Robot Training Kit.

2nd Place went to Dr. A. R. M. Muniruzzaman, Muhd. Khairy Missalnizam bin Hj. Kamis and Noor Kamilah binti Hj. Kamis, for their 'Design of a Structural Testing Frame'.

3rd Place went to Ahmadiah bin Hj. Suhaili, Ton Kennedy and Rolly Veando, for their 'Smart Tool' invention.

2nd Category winners:
1st Place went to Hj. Ja'afar bin Awang Besar, Azmi bin Hj. Ja'afar and Hjh. Haslina binti Hj. Ja'afar, earning B$ 6000 as well as a trophy, for their 'Double Trap' invention.

2nd Place went to Mohd. Adib bin Norhalim, for the Tele-Safe Home Security System.

3rd Place went to Jeffery Yong Tsyy Shann, Yip Chee Siang and Chong Lee Ting, for their 12-inch Portable Pneumatic Ventilator.

After the Opening Ceremony and the Prize Giving Ceremony, His Royal Highness went to visit every booth available on that day. The last booth to be visited by His Royal Highness was the OGDC booth, where His Royal Highness was pleased by the interactive as well as informative exhibits brought.

The exhibits brought by OGDC for the CIPTA Awards includes: Mr. Robo, Mind Ball, Electronic Kit, Mindstorm Robotics, Finger Tingler and the Water Rocket.

OGDC Puzzles and Flash Animation Games were also showcased later that day. Visitors who were able to solve the puzzles were given prizes, courtesy of OGDC.

BASMIDA's Visit to OGDC

2009-03-07T13:28:00.000+08:00

Date:
6th March 2009

A group of 45 members from BASMIDA, the National Anti-Drug Association of Brunei, had a visit to OGDC.

The visit was led by Dayang Mariya binti Eya, the Assistant Treasurer of BASMIDA. The purpose of the visit was to leave a positive impact to Rakan BASMIDA, to educate them and at the same time have a wonderful time during the yearly activity programme conducted by BASMIDA for Rakan BASMIDA and their family members.

The group departed from Rumah BASMIDA, in Kampung Anggrek Desa, bandar Seri Begawan, at 7.00 am and safely arrived in OGDC at about 8.30 in the morning.

The group was warmly welcomed by Janet Nuramalina binti Abdullah Shak, the Head of Education and Programmes, and several OGDC staffs. The group was then led to the Theatre for a presentation from Janet on OGDC history, mission, vision and achievements.

Later, the group went to the Exhibition Hall for a tour led by several OGDC staffs. They were astonished by the various exhibits portrayed inside the Exhibition Hall.

After the tour, the group gathered together for a speech done by Dr. Hajah Fatimah binti Awang Chuchu, one of the committee members of BASMIDA; the speech was to deliver their gratitude for the wonderful time they had in OGDC.

Then, the group head for Ideal Cafe for their breakfast, before taking a group photo and left OGDC for their next destination.

Belait 4th Annual Travel Fair 2009 in OGDC

2009-03-07T13:14:00.000+08:00

Location:
OGDC Gallery

Date:
28th February 2009 and 1st March 2009

Program Belia Cinta Tanah Air here in OGDC!

2009-02-27T09:32:00.000+08:00

Date:
25th February 2009

Jabatan Belia dan Sukan, Kementerian Kebudayaan Belia dan Sukan, Negara Brunei Darussalam conducted 'Program Belia Cinta Tanah Air Kali ke-IV Peringkat Daerah Belait' starting from the 24th February until the 27th February 2009. One of the activities inside the programme was an educational visit to OGDC, on the 25th February.

A group of about 30 boys and girls with several officers from the 'Program Belia Cinta Tanah Air' came to OGDC for a wonderful, fun, yet educational visit.

The group arrived, here in OGDC, at about 1.30 pm. Then, they straight-away went to the Exhibition Hall for a tour, facilitated by several OGDC staffs.

After the tour was completed, the group was assembled inside the OGDC Gallery. Then, Roslan bin Haji Abdul Rahman, the Head of OGDC and the Leader for the party went on exchanging souvenirs.

In the end, the party left OGDC for Masjid Pekan Seria for Asar prayer.

SM Berakas' Visit to OGDC

2009-02-25T10:14:00.000+08:00

OGDC Facilitating Members:
Janet Nuramalina binti Abdullah Shak
Md. Aiman Yusra bin Md. Yusof
Allen Justine
Nurulain binti Hambali
Hazean Nuruliqma binti Md. Azrin
Halimahtul Sa'adiah binti Awang Nordin

Date:
21st February 2009

19 boys and 2 teachers travelled all the way to OGDC from Sekolah Menengah Berakas, Bandar Seri Begawan for a fun, yet educational visit.

Upon their arrival to the Centre, at about 10.00 am, they were gathered in the Gallery building for a welcoming speech from Janet Nuramalina binti Abdullah Shak, the Head of Education and Programmes in OGDC. After the warm welcome, the students were led to the Classroom, in the Exploratrium building.

In the Classroom, the students as well as the teachers were divided into five groups for an activity called 'Chinese Ang Pow Lanterns'. The presentation on the activity was done by Hazean and Nurulain, from the Education Team. Right after the presentation, the students were given about 30 minutes to complete their own Ang Pow Lanterns.

Results:
1st Place - Just For Fun
2nd Place - Gang Tabak
3rd Place - Red Warriors

At about 11.00 am, the group went to the Exhibition Hall for a tour on the interesting exhibits on display. They were given about an hour to explore the Exhibition Hall before having a group photo and their lunch at the Ideal Cafe, before they went back to SM Berakas.

Belait 4th Annual Travel Fair 2009

2009-02-20T11:20:00.000+08:00

Chinese Music and Calligraphy Demonstration in OGDC

2009-02-17T11:06:00.000+08:00

Location:
OGDC Gallery

Date:
15th February 2009

Hua Ho Cultural Fund members:
(Chinese Music)
Hua Zheng
Lim Lan Jee
Yu Hao Han
(Chinese Calligraphy)
Yu Chin Chai
Han Min Yuen
Loo Kok Wah
Chow Tet Wah
Yong Soo Chew
Chen Si Wah
Ang Sik Liong
Tan Boon Sin
Ngo Kok Han

12 experts in the field of Chinese Music and Calligraphy from the Hua Ho Cultural Fund were invited to OGDC to show a wonderful artistic demonstration. The programme was to promote science, art and culture of the Chinese, in conjunction with the "Chinese Culture and Science" theme for this month in OGDC.

The event started at 2.00 pm with a speech from Mr. Yu Chin Chai, the Head of Chinese Calligraphy organization from Hua Ho Cultural Fund, explaining how the craft of Chinese Calligraphy evolved throughout the millennia, which was followed by a calligraphy demonstration which means: "Hua Ho Cultural Fund".

At the same time, the Chinese Music demonstration team performed several songs, including modern as well as classic. They brought with them several traditional Chinese Musical instruments including Er' hu, Yang-qin, Ocarina and Cucurbit Flute.

After several demonstrations from the invited guests, a small Calligraphy Competition was held. The competition was divided into Chinese Category and Non-Chinese Category. The top 3 winners are awarded by prizes, courtesy of OGDC.

Majlis Pengagihan Bendera Kecil Negara Brunei Darussalam di atas Kenderaan bagi Daerah Belait

2009-02-15T11:14:00.000+08:00

Location:
OGDC Gallery

Date:
15th February 2009

In conjunction with the Silver Jubilee National Day celebration, the 25th National Day Sponsorship Committee handed over 3000 miniature flags to the Assistant Belait District Officer Haji Abdul Hamid bin Dato Paduka Haji Abdullah and the Brunei Shell Petroleum Corporate External Affairs Advisor Hajah Masni binti Haji Munir here in OGDC.

On the day itself, the Assistant Belait District Officer distributed the miniature flags to the officers and village heads in Belait District, before attaching them on government vehicles.

The miniature flags were also distributed to the public to develop and show their patriotism and nationalism for the upcoming National Day on the 23rd February.

Journey into the Black Hole

2009-02-11T09:36:00.000+08:00

Location:
OGDC Exhibition Hall

Today we will present one of our interesting exhibits that you could find in the Exhibition Hall of OGDC, and as for this week we will portray to you the 'Black Hole' exhibit.

The Black Hole Exhibit is basically an octagonal table with a funnel-like-tunnel in the middle. Other than that, two small sized balls accompany the black hole exhibit.

What you can do is: roll the balls at an angle close to the side of the funnel shaped tunnel.

What you will see is: The balls will start to orbit the funnel before entering it. Once inside the funnel, the balls will spin with an increasing velocity before exiting through the bottom.

The Black Hole exhibit roughly illustrates what will happen as a planetary object comes close to a black hole. It also shows the phenomenon of centrifugal force where the balls are trying to move in a straight line, however, forced to curve by the wall of the funnel. The principal of angular momentum is also demonstrated where a spinning object will rotate faster if it has a smaller radius than when it has a bigger radius.

The two phenomenons shown by the Black Hole exhibit best represents the orbits of planetary objects to each other. For Example, the moon orbiting planet Earth. The force to make the moon to orbit Earth is provided by the gravitational force exerted by Earth itself, instead of the force applied by the wall of the funnel in the Black Hole Exhibit. In addition, the mass of the moon makes the rotation to be slower.

Prepared by:
Chang Yew En @ Albert

Lion Dance in OGDC

2009-02-03T09:00:00.000+08:00

Location:
OGDC Gallery Building

Date:
1st February 2009

In conjunction with the Chinese New Year, OGDC dedicated the month of February as the 'Chinese Month'. The exhibition with the theme Chinese Cultures and Inventions are available in the Gallery Building of OGDC starting from the 1st February until the 28th February. You can come and visit OGDC anytime during our working hours.

As to initiate the Month of Chinese, OGDC invited the Foo Chow Association to present their lion dance performance inside the OGDC Gallery Building as well, on the 1st February at 2.00 pm. The spectacular show was definitely loved by everyone that came on that day.

In addition, we also have other activities for this month, which includes the Calligraphy Demo and Competition, the Dragon Puppets and Abacus, and the Decorative Lantern and Potato Stamp. You can check the OGDC calendar or you can contact us directly for any information for the activities allocated for this month.

Lastly, we would like to wish Happy Chinese New Year and may everyone be blessed with happiness and good fortune.

AAC Year 7 Ignite the Spark Programme

2009-01-27T13:27:00.000+08:00

OGDC Members:
Iskandar bin Hj. Alias
Janet Nuramalina binti Abdullah Shak
Roslan bin Hj. Abd. Rahman
Chang Yew En @ Albert
Ak. Md. Uwais Al-Qarni bin Pg. Hj. Zainal
Nurulain binti Hambali
Hazean Nuruliqma binti Md. Azrin
Md. Hazahin bin Hj. Basrah
Najib bin Abdullah
Abang Adib bin Abang Ali
Md. Nabih Fakhri bin Metussin

Location:
Anthony Abell Collage

Date:
24th January 2009

As we arrived to the school, some 116 AAC year 7 students we already sitting eagerly on the chairs arranged in circles inside the school's hall, impatient to start with the activities suggested by the OGDC staffs. The students were divided into groups of 12, accompanied either by a teacher or a facilitator from OGDC.

After we finished setting up for the activities, the teachers and facilitators went to their respective groups, to take their students' attendance.

The event was commenced with a prayer from an ustaz from AAC. After that, an opening speech was given by Cikgu Rahagi, the principal of AAC. After that, Janet went on introducing the staffs available on that day, followed by a safety briefing.

The event was divided into three sessions, first would be the ice-breaking session, second would be the team-building session and the third will be the motivational talk session.As for the ice-breaking session, the first activity carried out was the 'Remember Your Friends' activity which started within each group and later within 2 groups. The second activity was the so called 'Shoe Game' which also started within each group and later the students made an enormous circle covering the sides of the school hall to play the game.

As the ice-breaking session was over, we had a shot break. The OGDC staffs and teachers had their break in the teachers' conference.

After the break, the second session begins, which is the team-building session. The team-building session also consists of 2 activities. The first one is the 'Word Scavenger Hunt', where the students are given a piece of manila card with missing letters, their task is to communicate with the other groups to find the missing letters and complete the word. The second activity was the 'Tech Challenge: Oil Rig', where the students in each group were asked to build an oil rig out of sheets of old newspaper.

The winner for the Tech Challenge went to Group J; their 'oil rig' was able to withstand 900g with height of 94 cm.

After the completion of the prize giving ceremony by Iskandar Alias, the staffs and the students were allowed to have their lunch, from 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm.

Right after the lunch, the students were gathered once more in the school hall for the third session, which is the Motivational Session. Two motivational speakers from Asia-Pacific Service Learning Centre Hub, Hj. Mahmud Hj. Masron and Ronald Chua were invited for the third session. The talk generally motivates the students to spend more time on thinking about their future and ambitions. In addition, the session was included with several activities carried out by the speakers. At the end of the session, the speakers were presented with souvenirs from AAC.

The programme was ended with a speech by the Deputy Principal, Cikgu Asmah.

Overall, the programme went on smoothly and the students really enjoyed it.

The OGDC staffs present on that day was given Certificates of Appreciation from AAC.

Sekolah Menengah Sayyidina Umar Al-Khatab Science Fair

2009-01-23T21:18:00.000+08:00

OGDC Members:
Janet Nuramalina binti Abdullah Shak
Chang Yew En @ Albert
Ak. Md. Uwais Al-Qarni bin Pg. Hj. Zainal
Nurulain binti Hambali
Hazean Nuruliqma binti Md. Azrin
Md. Hazahin bin Hj. Basrah
Najib bin Abdullah
Md. Nabih Fakhri bin Metussin

Location:
SM Sayyidina Umar Al-Khatab

Date:
17th January 2009

We rendezvoused in the OGDC 'Gallery' at about 6.30 in the morning, with our exhibits and materials for the activity packed up and ready to go for the long 2 hours drive to the designated location.

We arrived at the scene approximately at 9.00 am. We took about half an hour to completely set up our booth which includes several mind busting puzzles, the shocking 'Finger Tingler' exhibit, the amazing 'Link-Unlink' exhibit, the 'Reaction Tester' exhibit and lastly the famous 'Mind Ball' exhibit.

The event was started off with speeches from the Principal of SM SUA, the Head of Department of Science and the Guest of Honour. At the end of the speeches, the 'gong' was sounded, marking the offical launching of the Science Fair.

Right after the official launching, the OGDC crew went up in front of the crowd to be introduced by Janet. We recieved rounds of applauses, a wonderful moment indeed.

After the "Ice-Breaking" session, Janet welcomed the students to visit our booth. At first, the response from the students was not as ample as we expected it to be as only a handful of the students ever heard about OGDC. However, we did catch most of the students towards the end.

There were several other booths available on that day as well. These include the display presented by several invited guests, such as the 'Jabatan Ukur' and 'Jabatan Kawalan Narkotik'. There were also numerous acitivities conducted by the teachers and students from SM SUA.

At 11.00 am, we invited the entire crowd to take their seats, sit back, relax and enjoy the show put on by Chang Yew En. The Liquid Nitrogen demonstration went on smoothly and loved by the students. Basically, he froze flowers and table tennis balls to temperature of -196 degree centigrade and let the students to have a "feel" of the frozen objects. The demonstration was put to an end by pouring the liquid Nitrogen across the floor of the hall, creating a beautiful and yet mysterious fog-effect.

After a short break, we prepared the space for conducting an activity, the "Tech Challenge: Water Rocket". The introduction on the Tech Challenge was presented by Janet and facilitated by the OGDC crew members.

The students were given half an hour to complete their water-rockets and prepare for the launching at exactly 3.30 pm.

Once their time was up, the students were led to the nearby water source to fill their water rockets with their fuel: water. Then they were brought to the parking zone to launch their water-rockets.

In the end, the group that won the first place is 'Hurricane' from Sekolah Menengah Masin, second place went to 'Sporting Team' from Sekolah Menengah Sayyidina Umar Al-Khatab and the third place went to 'SMM1' again from Sekolah Menengah Masin.

At about 4.30 pm, we packed-up our exhibits and went back to OGDC. We were so pleased that everything went out so well.

TAIB Insurance Carnival

2009-01-17T11:09:00.000+08:00

Switch It Off in OGDC..

2009-01-14T10:59:00.000+08:00

The issue of Global Warming is not something new. The causes, the devastating effects and lastly, the cure or solutions to reduce the effect of Global Warming, have all been presented in several conferences and even taught in schools.

According to the Energy Logbook 2008 from The Institute of Energy Economics, Japan, IEEJ, the energy-to-population ratio for Brunei Darussalam is 6934 KWh, one of the highest in Asia, higher than Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and even India.

As we all know, 100% of our electricity that are generated from the power plant are powered by fossil fuels, including natural gas and diesel fuel, which directly contributes to the increasing effect of Global Warming. Hence the only way to sustain the fossil fuels reserves and to slow down the effects of Global Warming is by practicing energy conservation.

Here in Oil and Gas Discovery Centre, we join hand-in-hand to tackle the issue of Global Warming and save our planet by conserving electrical energy by promoting the ‘Switch Off Campaign’.

Mini-posters which acts as reminder, for the staffs and even visitors, are posted all over OGDC to remind everyone to switch off the lights, air-conditioners and other electrical appliances in the offices and even the toilets, when not in used.

The campaign’s main objective is to promote conservation of energy and saving the environment by trimming down the excessive use of electricity.

We would like to encourage people throughout Brunei Darussalam to participate in this campaign and start to conserve energy by all means.

‘That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.’ – Neil Armstrong.

Holiday Explorer: Holiday Gets Brighter - Recycling

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Date: 20th December 2008
Time: 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Venue: Exploratrium, Oil & Gas Discovery Centre

Age Group: 5 - 12 years old
Registration Fee: BND$ 5.00

Ever wonder of what your kids might want to do with their old stuff or unused material? Does your kids know what they can do with the old stuff or unused material? Well, here is the chance for them to learn more about recycling materials. Send your kids to our science centre as we aimed to promote interest, learning and creativity in Science and Technology for the young generation. Through the educational activities that we've conducted, we practiced these elements with recyclable materials, safe and simple added with fun on hands-on activities and this month, 'Holiday Explorer' will be bringing your kids to the world of recycling materials.

Throughout the programme itself, the kids will be able to learn on how important it is to preserve our environment. Other than that, the kids will be taught on how to encourage themselves in recycling the old and unused material as well as protecting the environment. Through this programme also, the kids will be able to show their hidden talents of arts & craft by reusing the old materials.

For more info regarding on this activity, please don't hesitate to drop us a call at +673 3 377200. Application forms are available at our Gallery building's reception counter or you could can download the application form by clicking HERE.

If you are still wondering of what your kids might want to do during their holiday time, think no more.. Hurry!! Register your kids now and who knows what they can do with their old stuff that you have during this holiday..

SME PROMOTION WEEKEND

2008-11-19T15:56:00.000+08:00

Come and visit us at the SME Promotion Weekend Carnival in Bangar, Temburong from 21st November 2008 until 23rd November 2008.

OGDC SCIENCE CAMP - SURVIVAL SCIENCE: PART II

2008-11-11T09:14:00.000+08:00

OGDC Science Camp 2008 is finally here and it's time for the kids to have fun with Science & Technology during their holiday.

This is the 6th consecutive year for the Oil & Gas Discovery Centre (OGDC): A Flagship of Brunei Shell Petroleum Co. Sdn Bhd,to be conducting a camp for teenagers aged between 13 to 17 years old. This year we have decided to extend the period of camp from 4 days 3 nights to 5 days and 4 nights; at the same time changing the name of the camp from 'DISCOVERY' to 'SCIENCE' to reflect the progress that we had made for the past 6 years. It is our hope that through the camp it will ignite participant sense of enthusiasm and inquisitiveness about Science & Technology.

During this camp, the participants will be able to

- Enhance their interest and knowledge in the field of Science & Technology
- Acquire their Leadership and communication skills
- Appreciate the value of team work
- Promote a forum for exchange of ideas amongst participants
- Identify their individual strength and limitations
- Harness their hidden talent

Now, are you interested in joining our this year Science camp? Well, why wait? The application forms are available at our Gallery Building's reception counter or you can download the application form through online by clicking HERE. Completed registration forms must be submitted to OGDC not later than Monday, 24th November 2008.

For more information about the camp, don't hesitate to contact us at +673 3 377200 or fax us at +673 3 377220.

Are you a Survivor?
Prove yourself and dare to enroll to our this year Science Camp.

OGDC Rubik's Cube Challenge 2008 Competition (Fourth Preliminary Round)

2008-11-07T07:48:00.000+08:00

The fourth and the final preliminary round for the OGDC Rubik's Cube Challenge 2008 is
FINALLY HERE.

DATE: Friday, 21st November 2008
TIME: TBC
VENUE: International Graduate Studies (IGS) College, Kiulap

For the winners who have successfully get through all of the preliminary rounds, they will get their chances during the final competition in December of bringing home some cash prizes worth between B$100 to B$250. On top of that, they will also be bringing home an authentic Rubik's Cube from Icklebooks as well as some book vouchers from Pustaka Remaja and Best Eastern.

Now, do you think you can score the fastest time ever in our Rubik's Cube Challenge 2008 Competition? If you do, come and join this mind-boggling competition. Registration forms are available at our Gallery building's reception counter as well as at the International Graduate Studies (IGS) College, Kiulap. The form can also be downloaded through online by clicking here.

The closing date for the 4th Preliminary Round Rubik's Cube Challenge 2008 competition registration:

Date: Thursday, 20th November 2008
Venue: Oil & Gas Discovery Centre, Seria
Closing Time: 4.00pm

Date: Friday, 21st November 2008
Venue: International Graduate Studies (IGS), Kiulap
Closing Time: 11.00am

For more information, don't hesitate to contact us at +673 3 377200 or fax us at +673 3 377220.

OGDC Rubik's Cube Challenge 2008 (3rd Preliminary Round) Photos

2008-11-05T08:03:00.000+08:00

OGDC Rubik's Cube Challenge 2008 Competition (3rd Preliminary Round)

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Oil & Gas Discovery Centre (OGDC) will be organising the Rubik's Cube Challenge 2008 competition for the third preliminary round at the International Graduate Studies (IGS) College in Kiulap.

DATE: Sunday, 26th October 2008
TIME: 1.00pm - 5.00pm
VENUE: International Graduate Studies (IGS) College, Kiulap.

For the winners who have successfully get through the preliminary round, they will get the chances of bringing home some cash prizes worth between B$100 to B$250 during the final competition in December. Other than that, they will also be bringing home an original Rubik's Cube from Icklebooks as well as some book vouchers from Pustaka Remaja and Best Eastern.

Now, do you have what it takes to take on the Rubik's Cube Challenge 2008 competition? If you do, come and enter this mind-boggling competition. Registration forms are available at our Gallery building's reception counter as well as at the International Graduate Studies (IGS) College, Kiulap. The form can also be downloaded through online by clicking here.

The closing date for the 3rd Preliminary Round Rubik's Cube Challenge 2008 competition registration:

Date: 25th October 2008
Venue: Oil & Gas Discovery Centre, Seria
Closing Time: 4.00pm

Date: 26th October 2008
Venue: International Graduate Studies (IGS), Kiulap
Closing Time: 11.00am

For more information, don't hesitate to contact us at +673 3 377200 or fax us at +673 3 377220.

What are you waiting for?

Register yourself NOW and get yourself a chance to win
great prizes from us and our sponsors. Hurry!!!

Welcome to OGDC's World

2008-09-24T08:59:00.000+08:00

Hi, everyone! Welcome to OGDC's official blog. We hope to keep you updated on all the activities conducted by us. Please use this blog for any queries, updates and participations of the activities. Feel free to join our adventures