KUALA LUMPUR: Energy Asia 2025 opened today at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre with a call for collective, practical action to drive Asia’s transition towards net zero.
The three-day conference, hosted by Petronas with CERAWeek by S&P Global as a knowledge partner, brings together 38 industries from over 60 countries under the theme “Delivering Asia’s Energy Transition”.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim officiated the event, which convenes policymakers, industry leaders and energy professionals amid growing regional energy demands and climate commitments.
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A key feature was the inaugural Energy Asia Global Leadership Executive Forum, gathering over 30 CEOs and C-suite leaders from sectors including oil, renewables, power, technology and finance.
Held under the Chatham House Rule, the forum outlined four main areas of collaboration: sharing best practices, enhancing project bankability, improving stakeholder engagement on sustainability, and accelerating innovation.
The forum’s recommendations aim to lay the groundwork for scaled-up partnerships and coordinated action to support energy system transformation across Asia.
The conference will feature over 180 international speakers, including OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais, TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné, and Woodside Energy CEO Meg O’Neill.
More than 50 strategic dialogues will address topics such as energy security, renewables, decarbonisation, technology transfer, and sustainable development in the region.
The event also includes the Energy Park showcasing innovation platforms, along with the Energy Asia Awards and Future Energy Leaders programme to recognise leadership and emerging talent.
