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About SOGCE
SOGCE stands out as the sole conference and exhibition dedicated to oil, gas, and energy in Sabah.
SOGCE serves as a comprehensive industry platform, bringing together professionals, technologists, industry experts, and policymakers in the oil, gas, and energy sectors. This unique gathering facilitates networking and discussions on crucial industry matters, fostering growth and exploration of opportunities within the Sabah region. Additionally, SOGCE offers exhibitors a prime opportunity to showcase their products and services, contributing to the promotion of the oil, gas, and energy industry in Sabah. It aligns with the state government's efforts and encourages collaborations and partnerships, creating mutual benefits and opening doors for local contractors in Sabah to actively participate in the oil, gas, and energy sector.
The 12th edition of SOGCE spans two full days, featuring a conference with engaging paper presentations, plenary sessions, and a concurrent 2-day exhibition. This exhibition highlights the latest equipment, technology, and solutions, demonstrating competitive advantages and competencies in the field. Notably, the conference and exhibition run in parallel, providing a comprehensive experience for attendees.
The event also features the SOGCE Networking Golf, hosted by Midas Events Management (MEM) and organised by the Malaysian Oil, Gas & Energy Services Council (MOGSC). To further enrich the SOGCE experience, a dedicated program for young professionals will once again be organised in collaboration with the Society of Petroleum Engineers - Kuala Lumpur Section.
12th SOGCE theme: Fostering Collaboration, Paving Sustainable Opportunities
One of the key goals of SOGCE is to enhance collaboration among stakeholders in the oil, gas, and energy industry, the Sabah state government, and its pertinent ministry and agencies. In the competitive and dynamic oil, gas & energy sector, collaboration is vital for realizing synergistic benefits and promoting knowledge exchange throughout the industry's value chain, especially in terms of technological progress and innovative solutions for industry challenges.
SOGCE 2025 is themed around business development within the context of sustainability, particularly during the ongoing energy transition. It emphasises how partnerships and collaborations can create value, opportunities, and advantages for the OGSE industry, Sabah, and its economy. The business conference will offer insights on "collaboration and co-creation: Opportunities for growth in the energy expansion era" and "Catalysing local economic growth", where discussions will focus on industrial development, financing, talent development, and technology, and their effects on the OGSE.
The business conference also features plenary session on the "Emergence of Blue Economy", examining how Sabah can utilise its coastal and maritime resources to boost the local economy and sustain growth. Considering that oceans and seas make up more than two-thirds of the Earth's surface, the Blue Economy presents a revolutionary economic model with enormous possibilities for resource exploitation, employment, and innovation.
The World Bank describes the Blue Economy as the "sustainable utilisation of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and job creation, while conserving the health of the ocean ecosystem."
Another significant plenary session, titled "Sustainability Pathways," will explore crucial issues including the circular economy, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) frameworks, carbon capture and storage (CCS), and their societal effects. The goal of these discussions is to underscore the routes to sustainable development and societal prosperity that align with the objectives of the global energy transition.
Energy sector as the main driver for Malaysia’s socioeconomic development
The energy sector, which acts as the main driver of growth for the Malaysian economy, and energy-intensive industries contribute 28 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and account for 25 per cent of the total workforce. In addition, the energy sector is also a key source of national income with petroleum-related income contributing 31 per cent of fiscal income and energy exports constituting 13 per cent of total export value. The energy sector has strongly contributed to the national socioeconomic impacts, benefiting over 10 million customers with daily access to electricity supply and is a foundational enabler for people mobility through the reliable supply of various transport fuels. Jobs and business opportunities created in the energy sector as well as economic multipliers in energy-related supply chains have also contributed significantly to the quality of life and positive socioeconomic effects for the rakyat. (National Energy Policy, Malaysia (DTN))