Over time, its function has evolved to showcase historical and economic significance of Brunei's energy sector while preserving its blend of colonial and constructivist architectural styles.

[2] The renovation project, which was entirely sponsored by Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP), has been transformed into Brunei–Muara District's interactive oil and gas museum.

It is located at the Dermaga Diraja Bandar Seri Begawan and has the Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha Bridge as a backdrop, seeks to act as a knowledge centre for the oil and gas sector and a venue to encourage the growth of Brunei's artistic scene.

[3] The building was turned over to the Public Works Department on 1 December 2019 as the project executor for renovations to transform it into an interactive oil and gas museum.

[3] It would then serve as the location for the official introduction of the Brunei Energy Hub Dermaga Diraja by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah on 23 October 2022.