Oil And Gas Asia 2024 Convenes for investment opportunities

13 September 2024

KUALA LUMPUR: Oil and Gas Asia (OGA), the premier industry event for the oil, gas, energy and petrochemicals sector in Southeast Asia, is gearing up to host its 20th edition from September 25 to 27.

This milestone event aims to facilitate discussions and explore investment opportunities in a sustainable future.

This year, there is heightened interest with the participation of oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) companies from the region, prominent global entities, and seven international pavilions from Europe and Asia.

These highlights underscore OGA's role in shaping the region's energy landscape and fostering impactful business collaborations and strategic alliances.

Organised by Informa Markets, the event is themed "Powering Progress Towards A Sustainable Energy Landscape".

It will be held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, with Petronas returning as the Corporate Partner.

The show will be inaugurated by Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli on the afternoon of September 25, in the presence of an international audience comprising government representatives, industry thought leaders and experts from both conventional and renewable energy sectors.

Anticipated to attract over 28,000 attendees from 70 countries, OGA 2024 will offer unparalleled networking opportunities alongside a comprehensive showcase of innovative technologies. The three-day event will feature a dynamic programme of concurrent conference tracks and forums to launch intense discussions into pathways to decarbonisation.

Exhibiting companies will include AHF Energy, CR3, Emerson, Enviros, Essem, Goforth, Pantech Group, PTTEP, Scopetel, Velesto, Wika and many more.

"Sustainability is the pressing challenge of the day. Many countries and companies are still looking at the best options for their energy needs and security.

"We are delighted to host numerous market leaders with their latest solutions at the OGA exhibition and as the platform for a distinguished gathering of professionals, decision-makers, and industry stakeholders from the public-private sectors to discuss the shift and challenges," said Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Mamat, Chairman, Informa Markets Malaysia.

The OGA exhibition will be filled by 2,000 national and international exhibitors with seven pavilions from Germany, South Korea, Singapore, the United Kingdom, China, Italy, and India.

Co-located with OGA 2024, the 2nd Petrochemicals Sustainability Conference (PSC) by the Malaysian Petrochemicals Association (MPA) builds on the success of its debut at OGA 2022, driving forward sustainability dialogue in the petrochemical sector.

Themed "Future Ready Petrochemicals", PSC will be held on Sept 26 and 27 with over 20 sessions and 50 experts in energy transition and climate change from Malaysia and the region.

Conference topics include circular economy, hydrogen economy, market trends and investment opportunities in sustainable petrochemicals, and regional cooperation in sustainable investments.

Minister of Investment, Trade, and Investment Senator Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz will present a keynote address and launch Malaysia's Circular Economic Policy Framework for the Manufacturing Sector at the opening session of PSC on Sept 26 morning.

The Malaysian Oil, Gas and Energy Services Council (MOGSC), the largest national association representing the industry, is hosting the 7th Malaysia Oil & Gas Services Exhibition and Conference (MOGSEC) themed "Resilient, Competitive, Sustainable" with an umbrella MOGSC Pavilion comprising a Knowledge Centre, OGSE-SME Pavilion, Innovation Pavilion (OGSE Innovation Awards) and Decommissioning Pavilion.

Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad will speak on the policy frameworks for sustainable development at MOGSEC on the afternoon of September 26.

"Beyond being one of the foremost regional events on the oil & gas industry's calendars, OGA has proven to be a vital touchpoint among the industry ecosystem, particularly for its supply chain: the OGSE companies.

"As the sector development agency for OGSE, MPRC is delighted to continue supporting and participating in OGA 2024 as part of our initiatives to drive discourse and industry engagements, and unleash growth opportunities for the OGSE sector, anchored on Malaysia's oil, gas, and energy policy goals," said Mohd Yazid Ja'afar, President and CEO, MPRC.

The International Sourcing Programme (INSP) by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) will be the business matching platform to facilitate cross-border connections between Malaysia OGSE players and international partners.