The global energy landscape is undergoing a historic bifurcation: soaring demand in Asia meets the non-negotiable imperative of decarbonisation. EIC Connect OGA moves beyond rhetoric to examine the friction points and fiscal realities of this shift.
2-3 SEPTEMBER 2026
KUALA LUMPUR CONVENTION CENTRE
C-Suite Panelists & Global Policy Architects
C-Suite Panelists & Global Policy Architects
Fireside Visionaries
Fireside Visionaries
Dedicated Technical & Policy Sessions
Dedicated Technical & Policy Sessions
10:00 AM
10:10 AM
10:30 AM
The Future is Here – Gas is the Destination
Across the world, natural gas is emerging as a key destination in the evolving energy landscape. As nations pursue a balanced energy transition, gas provides the reliability and flexibility needed to support economic growth while reducing emissions. For Malaysia, with its strong gas resources and infrastructure, the opportunity is clear to strengthen its role as a regional gas hub while enabling a practical and responsible energy transition. Gas is not just a bridge to the future; for many economies, it is a destination that ensures stability, security, and sustainable growth.
11:30 AM
Leadership, Legacy and Nation Building
Leadership plays a defining role not only in shaping organisations, but also in building industries and contributing to national development. In this special fireside chat, Tan Sri Wan Zulkiflee Wan Ariffin and Dato Sri Idris Jala, shares reflections from his distinguished career, including his tenure at the helm of Petronas and Shell, where they guided the organisation through periods of growth, volatility, and transformation. This session will explore their leadership philosophy, the values that shaped his decisions, and their perspectives on developing future leaders capable of navigating uncertainty while continuing to build strong institutions and a resilient energy sector.
4:00 PM
The Future is Here – Gas is the DestinationThe role of Asean’s regulator in advancing Oil and Gas amidst energy transition agenda
As the ASEAN region navigates the dual priorities of ensuring energy security and advancing decarbonisation, regulators play a critical role in shaping the future of the oil and gas sector. While energy transition efforts are accelerating, oil and gas remain essential to meeting the region’s growing energy demand and supporting economic development. This session will explore how regulators can provide clear policies, balanced frameworks, and investment certainty to sustain upstream activities, enable industry resilience, and at the same time facilitate a pragmatic and orderly energy transition.
10:00 AM
Nuclear – Lets Talk About It
As ASEAN economies continue to grow, so does the region’s demand for reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. While oil, gas, and renewables will continue to play major roles, nuclear energy is increasingly being explored as a potential addition to the region’s future energy mix.
ASEAN countries are taking a cautious and measured approach, focusing on understanding the requirements, building regulatory readiness, and assessing long-term feasibility. Nuclear presents opportunities to enhance energy security, provide stable low-carbon baseload power, and support industrial development.
This session will explore ASEAN’s readiness, key considerations, and the role nuclear energy could play in supporting the region’s energy transition while ensuring safety, sustainability, and economic growth.
11:00 AM
From Engineer to Entrepreneur – Made in the Oil and Gas Industry
The oil and gas industry has long been a training ground for world-class engineers, equipping them with technical expertise, resilience, and problem-solving capabilities. Many have gone on to leverage these strengths to build successful businesses and become industry leaders. This session will feature inspiring journeys of professionals who transitioned from engineering roles into entrepreneurship, sharing their challenges, lessons learned, and what it takes to create and grow companies within the highly demanding energy sector. Their stories will offer valuable insights for the next generation aspiring to shape the future of industry.
12:00 PM
Powering Asean
Powering the ASEAN region requires stronger regional cooperation to ensure secure, reliable, and sustainable energy for its growing economies. A key initiative is the ASEAN Gridline, which aims to interconnect national power systems and enable cross-border electricity trade. This effort will enhance energy resilience, optimise resource sharing, and support the integration of more low-carbon energy into the regional mix. This session will explore progress, challenges, and opportunities in strengthening regional connectivity to power ASEAN’s future.
2:00 PM
Energy Transition – Where are we and are we heading to the right direction
As the region advances its energy transition ambitions, stakeholders are taking stock of the progress made while navigating the realities of energy security, affordability, and economic growth. While significant efforts are underway to reduce emissions, scale up renewables, and introduce cleaner technologies, oil and gas continue to play a vital role in supporting the region’s energy needs. This session will reflect on ASEAN’s transition journey, assess whether current efforts are on the right trajectory, and explore what more needs to be done to ensure a balanced, practical, and sustainable energy future.
3:00 PM
Decarbonising the Energy Value Chain From Upstream to Downstream
As we advances our energy transition agenda, decarbonisation efforts are increasingly focused across the entire oil and gas value chain from upstream production to downstream processing and delivery. This session will explore practical pathways to reduce emissions through technology, operational improvements, carbon management, and cross-sector collaboration. It will also discuss how industry players can balance sustainability aspirations with the need to ensure reliable and affordable energy supply.
*Source: World Energy Council Energy Trilemma Index. Malaysia score: 74.2 (BBB tier). Denmark benchmark: 83.3 (AAA tier). Based on Akusta, E. (2025). Comparative Analysis of OECD Countries Based on Energy Trilemma Index. İzmir Journal of Economics, Vol.40, No.1.
Early Bird
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APRIL 28 – MAY 29
EIC Member
USD230
RM950
Non-Member
USD380
RM1,600
STANDARD
REGULAR
EIC Member
USD290
RM1,200
Non-Member
USD440
RM1,850
Group Rates: Save 10% when purchasing 4 or more tickets
Early Bird
APRIL 28 – MAY 29
SAVE MORE
EIC Member
USD230
RM950
Non-Member
USD380
RM1,600
Standard
standard
REGULAR
EIC Member
USD290
RM1,200
Non-Member
USD440
RM1,850
Group Rates: Save 10% when purchasing 4 or more tickets
*Source: World Energy Council Energy Trilemma Index. Malaysia score: 74.2 (BBB tier). Denmark benchmark: 83.3 (AAA tier). Based on Akusta, E. (2025). Comparative Analysis of OECD Countries Based on Energy Trilemma Index. İzmir Journal of Economics, Vol.40, No.1.
