.png){kind=small}
.png){kind=logo}
.png){kind=logo}
SOGCE Speakers, Set-the-Stage Speakers & Moderators
We are in the midst of updating this page. Do come back again.
Day 1 - Thursday, 3 July 2025 @ Sipadan Hall 1, Level 4
Guest of Honour, The Right Honourable Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji Haji Noor
Chief Minister of Sabah
Datuk Ir. Bacho Pilong
Senior Vice President, Malaysia Petroleum Management, PETRONAS
Keynote Address 1
Datuk Ir. Bacho Pilong, currently the Senior Vice President of Malaysia Petroleum Management (MPM), previously served as the Senior Vice President of Project Delivery & Technology at PETRONAS. With a distinguished career in leadership roles globally and in Malaysia, he has held positions such as President of Joint Operating Companies in Sudan and South Sudan, Senior Vice President of Malaysia Assets and Vice President of International Assets, Upstream Business, PETRONAS. Among his notable achievements is leading the industry-driven collaboration Cost Reduction Alliance (CORAL) 2.0, recognized by the World Economic Forum for enhancing Upstream Malaysia's cost competitiveness. During his tenure as VP of International Assets, Datuk Ir. Bacho led the portfolio high grading initiative which included key divestments in selected countries. Datuk Ir. Bacho also successfully secured a production sharing contract extension for the Greater Pioneer Operating Company (GPOC) in South Sudan and restored production after five (5) years of shutdown during a challenging crisis period. In his previous role at PD&T, he has been instrumental in driving innovation and technology, including the Race2Decarbonise hackathon to limit GHG emissions to 49.5 million tonnes CO2e by 2024, accelerating clean energy technology development, and transforming digital architecture with cloud migration, 5G deployment, and AI adoption. With more than three decades of experience, his leadership influence extends beyond PETRONAS, fostering cross-collaboration within and outside of the industry and strengthening relationships with government agencies in the region. Passionate about talent development, Datuk Ir. Bacho also actively drives digital upskilling for youths through PETRONAS BeDigital Bootcamps and collaborates with over 25 institutions of higher learning globally to inspire innovation. Academic/Professional Qualifications: 1. Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from Cockrell School of Engineering. University of Texas, Austin, USA 2. Senior Management Development Program. INSEAD. Singapore 3. Advanced Management Program. AMP 65. The Wnarton School, University of Pennsylvania Other key positions currently held within PETRONAS: • Chairman, PETRONAS Research Sdn. Bhd. • Chairman,PETRONAS Technical Services Sdn. Bhd. • Chairman, Institute of Technology PETRONAS Sdn. Bhd. • Director, UTP FutureTech Sdn. Bhd. • Board of Trustees, Dana Asy-Syakirin • Board of Trustees, Petroleum Research Fund Other key positions previously held within PETRONAS: • VP Malaysia Assets, Upstream • VP International Assets, Upstream • Senior General Manager, Petroleum Operations Management, Malaysia Petroleum Management, Upstream • Head, Special Projects, Corporate Strategic Planning • President, Sudd Petroleum Operating Company (SPOC) • President, White Nile Petroleum Operating Company (WNPOC) • General Manager, Exploration & Production Greater Nile Petroleum Operating Company (GNPOC) • General Manager, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd., Sarawak Operation
Connor Dunn
President, ConocoPhillips Malaysia
Keynote Address 2
Connor Dunn is President, ConocoPhillips Malaysia. Dunn was appointed on 1 May 2025, from Anchorage, Alaska, where he was previously Vice President, Willow. Dunn has approximately 20 years of oil and natural gas industry experience across a range of engineering, operations leadership, corporate strategy, portfolio management and project development roles. Since 2016, he has held multiple roles in Alaska focused on exploration, appraisal and evaluation of future growth opportunities, including the role of Western North Slope Growth Project Integration manager and most recently as Willow asset manager. Prior to Alaska, Dunn was Director, Corporate Planning & Portfolio Management in Houston from 2014-2016 in support of the development of corporate strategy, planning and portfolio management. Before transferring to Houston in 2014, he held various positions within the legacy U.K. business unit in Projects, Drilling, Completions and later Operations Leadership, where he was responsible for the ConocoPhillips Southern North Sea Gas Terminal in Lincolnshire, England. Dunn earned a Bachelor of Engineering honors degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland
The Honourable Datuk Annuar Ayub
Chairman, Sabah Energy Corporation
Special Address 1
Annuar Ayub is the elected State Assemblyman for N.41 Liawan and currently serves as the Chairman of Sabah Energy Corporation Sdn Bhd. With over three decades of experience spanning corporate leadership and public service, he also holds directorships at Petrosab Sdn Bhd and Tawau Plywood Manufacturing Sdn Bhd (Sabah Softwood). His public sector involvement includes long-standing roles as Board Member of Majlis Hal Ehwal Anak Negeri Sabah and Councillor with the Keningau District Council. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in International Relations from the University of Keele, United Kingdom, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Globalisation, Development and Transition from the University of Westminster. He has also been an active figure in youth and sports development in Sabah. In the past, he served as President of the Keningau Youth Association and held various leadership positions within the Sabah Football Association (SAFA), including Chairman of the SAFA Fan Club and the SAFA Technical and Youth Development unit. Balancing leadership in both state governance and corporate enterprise, Annuar Ayub continues to contribute actively to the progress of Sabah and its people as an assemblyman and as the chairman of Sabah Energy Corporation Sdn Bhd.
Ts Anwarudin bin Saidu Mohamed
Executive Director & Chief Technology Officer, Reservoir Link Energy Bhd
Honorary Secretary, Malaysian Oil, Gas & Energy Services Council
Moderator for Executive Plenary: Collaboration & Co- creation: Opportunities for growth in the energy expansion era
Ts Anwarudin is currently the Executive Director & Chief Technology Officer at Reservoir Link Energy Bhd. Previously he had served various Multinational and National level corporations both in Service Segment and Hydrocarbon Producers. He had been an active member of Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) since 2004. He is currently the SPE KL section Chairman and the recipient of the 2014 Asia Pacific Region Outstanding Young Member Award, 2018 Regional Service Award, 2020 Public Service Award and 2021 Technical Award for Production Operations. He is the member of SPE Asia Pacific Regional Technical Advisory Committee. He is the current Honorary Secretary of MOGSC and had held various roles since 2018. In the capacity of MOGSC, he actively advocates for sustainability of OGSE ecosystem. He was very active in advocating to spur innovation and commercialization culture among OGSE players and founded a platform for various stakeholders to elevate local innovators via OGSE innovation Award (OIA). He had been spearheading various missions through MOGSC in relation to addressing pain points and challenges faced by OGSE sector through various initiatives with PETRONAS, PAC’s and Government agencies to create conducive business environment for OSGE sector to thrive and prosper. He is board member of Trustee of PETRONAS University of Technology. He contributes actively in the development of talents and capability in industries across the board in the capacity of Chairman of Jawatan Kuasa Kerja (Works Committee) under National Skills Development Council (MPKK). He also serves as Industry Advisory Panelist for UiTM, UniKL, UMP, UCSI and UTP. He actively shares Industry best practices to young generation as an Adjunct Lecturer in University of Malaya. Ts Anwarudin holds B.sc (Hons) Mechanical with minor in petroleum from UTP and Msc in Petroleum Engineering from Imperial College London.
Hazli Sham Kassim
Senior Vice President and CEO, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd
Panel Speaker for Executive Plenary: Collaboration & Co- creation: Opportunities for growth in the energy expansion era
Hazli Sham Kassim is the Vice President (VP) of Development, Upstream, PETRONAS. He is responsible to steer PETRONAS Upstream's growth, technical solutions and standards, governance, as well as provide specialised services focusing on the entire Upstream value chain. Throughout his professional life of close to 30 years, Hazli has built up an impressive record of creating solutions in both strategic and technical front. He has also created long-term shareholder value with stakeholders, primarily with the Malaysian Government during his tenure as the Chief Government & Regulator Advisory under the President's Special Assistant Unit. Hazli is well regarded amongst industry peers and was appointed as the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Asia Pacific Regional Director in April 2023. Previously, he was awarded the 2017 SPE Northern Asia Pacific Regional Service Award. Mr. Hazli, who is a PETRONAS scholar, earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Petroleum Engineering (Honor, Cum Laude) from Texas A&M University, United States of America (USA). He attended the Advanced Management Program in Harvard Business School in 2017.
Dr Pascal Hos
Country Manager Malaysia & Vietnam, Hibiscus Petroleum Berhad
Panel Speaker for Executive Plenary: Collaboration & Co- creation: Opportunities for growth in the energy expansion era
QUALIFICATIONS •Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, Rice University, Texas, United States of America •B.Sc in Mechanical Engineering, Rice University, Texas. United States of America WORKING EXPERIENCE: •Joined Hibiscus Petroleum in February 2011 as Head of Petroleum Engineering and was redesignated as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Hi Rex Petroleum Sdn Bhd in October 2014. •Subsequently re designated as Vice President, New Ventures on May 2016 before being appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). SEA Hibiscus Sdn Bhd in September 2017, followed by Senior Vice President of New Ventures in March 2021 prior to commencing current role. •Has over 23 years of experience in general management, field development, reservoir engineering, production technology and rock mechanics in major local and foreign companies. Includes experience in project management, field development planning, development project execution, well and reservoir management and reserves reporting. •Previously worked at Schlumberger Sugar Land Technology Center, NASA Johnson Space Center, Shell International EP and Sarawak Shell Berhad.
Dato’ Mohamed Sabri bin Mohamed Zain
Chief Executive Officer, Yinson Energy
Panel Speaker for Executive Plenary: Collaboration & Co- creation: Opportunities for growth in the energy expansion era
Qualifications and experience highlights • Bachelor of Science, Petroleum Engineering, University of Wyoming (May 1978), United States of America. • INSEAD Senior Management Development Programme. • Over 46 years of experience in the international oil & gas industry. • Started his career with PETRONAS in 1978. • Head, Petroleum Engineering, Peninsular Malaysia Operations, PETRONAS Carigali (1991-1994). • General Manager, Vietnam Operations, PETRONAS Carigali (1996-2000). • General Manager, Development Division, PETRONAS Carigali (2000 – 2005). • General Manager, International Operations, PETRONAS Carigali (2005 – 2008). • President, White Nile Petroleum Operating Company, Sudan (2008 – 2010). • Vice President of Offshore Business Unit, MISC Berhad (2010 – 2012). • President, GOM Resources Sdn Bhd / Puncak Oil & Gas Sdn Bhd (2013 – 2014). • Chief Executive Officer, Yinson Energy (2014 – present).
Wong Kim Mun
General Manager, Sabah Deepwater, Shell Malaysia Upstream
Panel Speaker for Executive Plenary: Collaboration & Co- creation: Opportunities for growth in the energy expansion era
Currently General Manager of Sabah Deepwater, Shell Malaysia Upstream, Wong is a technical professional with over 20 years’ experience in Asset Management and Well Engineering, spanning the full spectrum of wells delivery. His extensive career has taken him as far as Gulf of Mexico and honed his skills in major project delivery, operational and technical lead roles, and talent management, having led teams of various sizes across multiple time zones. Wong is happily married with two daughters and revels in poodle walking
Ian Lim
General Manager, Growth, ConocoPhillips Malaysia
Panel Speaker for Executive Plenary: Collaboration & Co- creation: Opportunities for growth in the energy expansion era
Ian has professional experience of over 28 years in the oil and gas industry. He currently holds the position of General Manager Growth ConocoPhillips Malaysia where he is responsible for framing and progressing commercial opportunities. His career began in Shell in Miri as a Mechanical Engineer. Over the years, he has held numerous roles in production operations, front end engineering, business transformation and project management in Malaysia, USA, The Netherlands, and United Kingdom. He is passionate about the oil and gas industry’s role in driving economic progress and firmly believes in the crucial role of industry professionals in supporting the ongoing energy transition.
Mohd Zamri Bin Abdul Ghani
Head, Quality & Assurance (Enterprise Quality), Project, Technology & HSSE, PETRONAS
Moderator for Plenary Session 1: Catalysing local economic growth
His career started in PETRONAS in 1992. Zamri has served various PETRONAS businesses mainly in Upstream with short stint of his career in various Downstream business and PETRONAS central units. His current position in PETRONAS is Head, Quality & Assurance ( Enterprise Quality ) under Project, Technology & HSSE, PETRONAS. Under this newly established unit, he leads end to end Quality for Project and Operation from initiation stage. Zamri has been involved in various upstream life cycles as Head Exploration Iraq/Iran, development of Field Development projects, Tendering, Joint Venture, Joint Operating Companies, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, Production Operation, Technical Services, Wells P&A as well as Facilities Decom. Prior to assuming this role, he was a Senior General Manager, IVA , a central O&M execution arm for Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd, an upstream Operator in Malaysia Half of his career is with various PETRONAS international operations in Sudan, Chad, Cameroon, Indonesia, Uzbekistan, and Iraq, and he was a secondee to ExxonMobil in Houston, USA. Zamri also completed Senior Management Program by Duke University in 2011 Zamri has been profoundly involved in contributing back to the industry and society, where among his notable contribution were Founder of the East Coast Energy Conference 2025: Scheduled for June 2025 in Kuala Terengganu, hosted by the State of Terengganu. As a Steering Committee member and representing PETRONAS as a Knowledge Partner, Zamri will also moderate one of the panel sessions. Chairman of the Organizing Committee for RESET 2021 Conference: Held in April 2021, this PETRONAS hosted conference saw 2,800 registered participants from over 20 countries. Zamri played multiple roles, including Panel Moderator for "Resetting Upstream Operating Model in Malaysia," and Moderator for "People, Innovation, and Process," as well as being a speaker and panel member. Panelist at ADIPEC Abu Dhabi 2021: Discussing "A New Era for Human Resources.“ SPE Malaysia Terengganu Program Director: Presented a paper in 2019 titled “Transforming Aging Assets into Field of the Future” and delivered a technical talk in Aberdeen on “Digital, Remote, and Unmanned Operation.” OGSE Innovation Award Panel Judge: Highlighting Malaysian innovation on an international platform. Euro 2023 Conference in Aberdeen : Panel speaker on "Decom Human Talent". Oman Quality Conference 2023 : Panelist for C-Suite Conversations SPE Symposium: Decomissioning and Abandonment: Symposium Co-Chair with PERTAMINA.
Mohd Yazid Ja'afar
President/Chief Executive Officer, Malaysia Petroleum Resources Corporation (MPRC)
Panel Speaker for Plenary Session 1: Catalysing local economic growth
Mohd Yazid Ja’afar (Yazid) is the President/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Malaysia Petroleum Resources Corporation (MPRC), an agency of the Ministry of Economy tasked with advancing Malaysia’s Oil & Gas Services and Equipment (OGSE) industry. He had previously been Deputy CEO of MPRC. He is also the founding Chief Executive of MPRC’s subsidiary Johor Petroleum Development Corporation Berhad (JPDC), the lead coordinator for the development of the Pengerang Integrated Petroleum Complex (PIPC), where he served for over 9 years until 2021. He remains a member of JPDC’s Board of Directors. A versatile engineer by training, Yazid has built a progressive career spanning almost 3 decades in the oil & energy industry in the public and private sectors in Malaysia and abroad. He previously served Shell, where he covered sales and marketing, technical support and services, consultancy services as well as manufacturing. Additionally, he possesses broad-based experience in business restructuring via business unit globalisation, strategic planning, product application/training, technical consultancy and compliance of trade-related controls and regulations. His experience further includes regional economic development. Prior to joining MPRC, he headed the Economics and Business Division at the Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA), the regional development authority of Iskandar Malaysia, one of the five regional economic corridors in Malaysia. Yazid graduated with a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Chemical Engineering from the Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, London. Additionally, he holds a Diploma of Associate of the City and Guilds of London Institute. He also completed Harvard Business School’s Senior Management Development Programme as well as the Temasek Foundation Leaders in Economic Development Programme.
Arshad Nuval Othman
Head of Sustainable Finance, CIMB Islamic Bank Berhad
Panel Speaker for Plenary Session 1: Catalysing local economic growth
Arshad Nuval Othman is the Head of Sustainable Finance at CIMB Islamic, responsible for driving sustainable finance initiatives and implementing sustainability practices. He joined CIMB Islamic in December 2019 as an Islamic Banking specialist for the Regional Financial Institutions Group, before transitioning to the Public Sector Group in July 2021, where he focused on Development Financial Institutions and Special Projects (including sustainability). Prior to CIMB Islamic, Arshad worked at HSBC Amanah and AFFIN Bank as a Corporate Banking Relationship Manager, gaining experience in portfolios with large local corporates, multinational corporations, and government-linked companies.
Megat Zariman Abdul Rahim
President, Velesto Energy Berhad
Panel Speaker for Plenary Session 1: Catalysing local economic growth
Ir. Megat Zariman is a seasoned leader in the oil and gas industry with decades of experience driving operational excellence and innovation. As President of Velesto Energy Berhad, he leads the company’s focus on safety, service quality, technology, and sustainability, ensuring reliable and efficient operations in a rapidly evolving energy landscape. With an engineering background and a deep understanding of the sector, Megat Zariman has been at the forefront of integrating advanced technologies and sustainable practices to strengthen Velesto’s industry presence. His leadership is centered on balancing progress with responsibility, shaping the future of drilling through innovation and strategic growth. Speaking Opportunities 2024 SPE/IADC Asia Pacific Drilling Technology Conference and Exhibition Topic: Advancing Environmental Stewardship in Drilling and Well Technologies for CCS Applications and Sustainable Practices: Our Path to Net Zero Carbon Emissions SPE Workshop: Marginal and Mature Field Development and Operation Topic: Ways to Monetise Marginal and Mature Fields to Bring Value to Project Economics Oil and Gas Asia (OGA) Topic: Powering Progress: Towards a Sustainable Energy Landscape 2025 17th International Petroleum Technology Conference (IPTC) Topic: Facilities of the Future and Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Operations Recent Interviews BFM 89.9: https://www.bfm.my/content/podcast/velesto-largest owner-operator-jack-up-rigs-share-price The Edge: https://theedgemalaysia.com/node/735395 TMR: https://themalaysianreserve.com/2024/04/01/velesto-ener gys-turnaround-story/ Professional Background Ir. Megat Zariman Abdul Rahim, is a Professional Engineer registered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia and a Professional Technologist registered with the Malaysia Board of Technologists. He graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, USA in 1990 with a Bsc. (High Dist.) in Electrical Engineering (Computer). He started his career with Exxon Malaysia in 1990 before joining SLB in 1991 and Bumi Armada Berhad in 2013. Currently, Ir. Megat Zariman is the President of Velesto Energy Bhd since Feb 2022. He has also been active in industry associations and has held the position of Vice President of the Malaysian Oil & Gas Services Council from 2016 to 2020 and as Advisor from 2020 to 2022 as well as EXCO in the Malaysian OSV Owners Association (MOSVA) from 2020 to 2022.
Ts Syed Saggaf Syed Ahmad
President, Malaysian Oil, Gas & Energy Services Council
Panel Speaker for Plenary Session 1: Catalysing local economic growth
Ts Syed Saggaf bin Syed Ahmad is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Shapadu Oil and Gas Division, leading and managing the Group’s interest in Oil, Gas and Energy industry for both upstream and downstream services segments including management of group’s marine assets. He is also the Executive Director for one of the Oil and Gas division’s subsidiary, Shapadu CR Asia Sdn Bhd focusing on downstream maintenance and turnaround works. He got his early education in English College, Johor Bahru and Sekolah Menengah Sains Muar, Johor. Subsequently, he graduated from Universiti Tenaga Nasional in 2002 with Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering. Upon graduation, he started his career as Mechanical Piping Engineer with Haven Engineering and continued his career with stints at Ramunia Fabricators Sdn Bhd in 2004 and Coral Intoil Sdn Bhd in 2008. Syed Saggaf has been with Shapadu Group since 2010 where he started as Project Manager. In his time with Shapadu, he was promoted to Senior Project Manager, General Manager, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, before eventually becomes the Chief Executive Officer in January 2017. He now has approximately 20 years experience in the industry, managing major contracts from key clients with an approximate worth of RM 2 billion. He is the current President of Malaysian Oil, Gas & Energy Services Council (MOGSC) where he plays an important role in engagements with industry stakeholders and players with the objective of creating a sustainable energy ecosystem in Malaysia. Other than these, he is also the Ambassador of UNITEN Alumni, Vice President of Alumni Sains Muar Association, Board Member of Koperasi Tenaga Petroliam Malaysia and Board Member of Study For Industrial Doctorate Program, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
Ezwan Zakaria
Vice President, President/CEO Office, Malaysia Petroleum Resources Corporation
Moderator for Plenary Session 2: Natural Gas: Clean & Efficient Source of Energy and its role as transition fuel
Ezwan Zakaria is currently with the President/CEO Office of Malaysia Petroleum Resources Corporation (MPRC). In addition to his role at MPRC, he also serves as an advisor to the Energy Division of the Ministry of Economy on Malaysia-Thailand Joint Authority (MTJA), focusing on Strategy and Commercial aspects. He is also part of the team developing the Natural Gas Roadmap. Prior to joining the public sector, Ezwan’s experience spanned across the downstream and upstream segments of the oil & gas industry, from local to regional and global levels, working with major International Oil Companies (IOCs). Ezwan holds a degree in Finance and Investment. He began his career as a stockbroker, trading in cash and futures markets, before making a significant shift to oil & gas industry.
Abdul Aziz Othman
President, Malaysian Gas Association (MGA)
Regional Coordinator for South & Southeast Asia
International Gas Union (IGU)
Panel Speaker for Plenary Session 2: Natural Gas: Clean & Efficient Source of Energy and its role as transition fuel
Malaysian Gas Association (MGA) is the nation’s lead advocate for the natural gas industry, playing a prominent role in promoting engagement, discourse and dialogue with key stakeholders to develop a vibrant and sustainable gas industry, to fuel Malaysia's socio-economic growth and ensuring pragmatic energy transition towards a low carbon economy. As President of MGA, Abdul Aziz brings over 37 years of extensive experience and knowledge across the energy sector, particularly in the gas industry. Given his extensive exposure and knowledge, Abdul Aziz has been appointed as the International Gas Union’s Regional Coordinator for South & Southeast Asia to strengthen the region’s position in the global gas industry. He is currently the Senior Vice President of Gas & Power, at PETRONAS and the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of PETRONAS Gas Berhad (PGB). He is also a non-independent executive director at PGB, in addition to having a directorship in several other companies in PETRONAS. He started his career in PETRONAS as an engineer at the Peninsular Gas Utilisation Project (PGU), the 2,623km gas transmission pipeline network spanning the entire Peninsular Malaysia owned and operated by PGB. He was later promoted to head the operations of the cogeneration facilities at PGB before he was appointed the Chief Executive Officer, of Vinyl Chloride Malaysia Sdn Bhd. He then served as the Vice President, Strategy and New Ventures, at PETRONAS Energy Canada Limited prior to his current appointment. Aziz holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of George Washington, United States of America and has attended the INSEAD Programme at INSEAD Business School.
Adrian Tan
Senior Vice President, JERA Asia
Panel Speaker for Plenary Session 2: Natural Gas: Clean & Efficient Source of Energy and its role as transition fuel
Adrian Tan is the Senior Vice President at JERA Asia and oversees the technical aspects of business development and asset management, as well as the feasibility of decarbonization projects. With over three decades of experience in the power, energy, utilities, and infrastructure sectors across Asia, Adrian Tan is a seasoned leader with an extensive technical background and leadership experience in the business development and execution of complex energy projects. Adrian’s career includes senior roles at prominent companies such as Black & Veatch, Alstom / GE, and Siemens, where he played key role in driving large-scale energy projects and business growth. His expertise spans engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in power generation and independent power producers (IPP), LNG-to-power development and LNG value chain. Having executed projects and resided in multiple countries across Asia, Adrian is experienced in navigating diverse markets, cultures, and regulatory environments. Adrian holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from University Technology Malaysia and is a registered professional engineer with the Board of Engineers, Malaysia.
Mustafa Akbar Reza
Senior Vice President/Head, Operations, Malaysia Petroleum Resources Corporation
Paper on: Catalysing Opportunities: National OGSE Industry Blueprint 2021-2030 Mid-Term Review
Mustafa Akbar Reza is Senior Vice President and Head of Operations at Malaysia Petroleum Resources Corporation (MPRC), where he is primarily tasked with overseeing the implementation of the National OGSE Industry Blueprint 2021-2030. Before joining MPRC, he served as Head, Planning and Development at Johor Petroleum Development Corporation Berhad (JPDC), where he was responsible for the development of the Pengerang Integrated Petroleum Complex (PIPC) masterplan in Johor. With a career spanning over 20 years, Mustafa has developed capabilities in oil & gas project management, risk-based maintenance, and operation. Mustafa graduated with a B.Eng in Chemical Engineering from Birmingham University and an MSc in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from the Queen’s University of Belfast.
Day 2 - Friday, 4 July 2025 @ Sipadan Hall 1, Level 4
Datuk Harun Ismail, JP
Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Sabah Oil & Gas Development Corporation
Keynote Speaker
Datuk Harun bin Hj Ismail, JP is currently the Managing Director cum Chief Executive Officer of Sabah Oil and Gas Development Corporation Sdn. Bhd. Datuk Harun was the former Chief Executive Officer of Sabah Energy Corporation Sdn. Bhd. for 13 years (2010 – 2022). And currently holds a directorship in the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) also known as Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja (KWSP). Datuk Harun had also held several directorships including: Sazma Air Aviation (Chairman/BOD Member) (March 2015 – September 2017 / July 2021 – December 2022) Asian Supply Base Sdn. Bhd. (July 1996 – September 2022) Ranhill Powertron Sdn. Bhd. (August 2008 – September 2022) Kinabalu North Shipyard & Maratime Sdn Bhd (May 2008 - September 2022) Sepanggar Chemical Industry Sdn Bhd (May 2008 – September 2022) Sabah Air Aviation Sdn Bhd (March 2015 – September 2017) Datuk Harun Ismail was also a committee member of the Federation of Sabah Industries (FSI) as Deputy President, Malaysian Gas Association (Communication & Media Committee), Sabah Skill & Technology Centre (Management Council), Jawatankuasa Perancangan, Pelaksanaan Pembekalan Elektrik dan Tariff (JPPPET, Sabah) and Joint Working Committee (JWC) Petronas – Sabah State Government. He is a Graduate Member of the Board of Engineers Malaysia and the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia. He graduated from University of Malaya in 1983 studying Bachelor (Hons) Civil Engineering. In 1972-1974 Datuk Harun Ismail studied in SMK Nasiruddin Shah, Terengganu (Form 1 – Form 3) and from 1975 – 1976 in Sekolah Alam Shah Cheras, KL (Form 4 – Form 5). Datuk Harun was awarded Ahli Darjah Kinabalu (ADK) in 2003, Ahli Setia Darjah Kinabalu (ASDK) in 2009, Darjah Indera Mahkota Pahang (DIMP) in 2010, Panglima Gemilang Darjah Kinabalu (PGDK) in 2017 and Justice of Peace in 2020. Datuk Harun was born on 31st December 1959 at Pitas.
Dr Firdausi Suffian
Chief Executive Officer, Invest Sabah Berhad
Set-the-Stage Remark for Technical Session on Emergence of Blue Economy
Dr. Firdausi Suffian is the Chief Executive Officer of Invest Sabah Berhad, the official investment promotion agency of Sabah, Malaysia. Under his leadership, the agency serves as a one-stop center for investment facilitation, driving efforts to enhance Sabah’s investment climate, attract high-quality investments, and foster economic transformation through sustainability, digital innovation, and policy development. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Bristol, UK, a Master’s in Public Policy (Policy Analysis) from the Australian National University (ANU), and a first-class honours degree in Administrative Science from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia. As recognised expert, Dr. Firdausi has spoken as keynote and panellist at high-powered global forums, government events, and business chambers on investment, economic development & sustainability. He has contributed to policy formulation at both state and federal levels and serves as Chair of the Industry Advisory Board at University of Nottingham Malaysia and Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS). He is also a visiting lecturer at Mondragon University, Spain. Firdausi has authored several academic works, including The Political Economy of Malaysia’s Industrial Policy and a book chapter on social and political deglobalization, both published by Springer.
Ts. Mohammad Nur Ikhwan Sunoto
Chair - Community Outreach, Society of Petroleum Engineers Kuala Lumpur
Moderator for Technical Session on Emergence of Blue Economy
Ikhwan Sunoto is a strong advocate for smarter, transparent, sustainable, and fair business practices. Currently serves as an Executive Committee (Asset Integrity & Sabah Region) for the Malaysian Oil, Gas and Energy Services Council (MOGSC), and as the Community Outreach Chairperson for the Society of Petroleum Engineers Kuala Lumpur (SPE KL), he believes that business should contribute meaningfully to the community, environment, and social development - not just profits. Ikhwan holds a degree in Quantity Surveying from Universiti Teknologi MARA and has completed executive education at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions. He is a Chartered Professional Technologist (Ts.) with the Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT) and an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) registered with the UK Engineering Council through the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Born and raised in Sabah, his career spans both domestic and international markets, covering roles in operations and business leadership. He has held key positions at Tidal Group of Companies, EPOMS, Bumi Armada, bp, Baker Hughes, Schlumberger, PETRONAS, and Sapura Energy. Ikhwan is currently the Managing Principal of Synergene Sdn Bhd, a venture builder and strategic investment company focused on sustainable and equitable technologies in diversified industries, with focus on the energy sector.
Mrinalini Bose
Project Manager, Advisory, Rystad Energy
Panel Speaker for Technical Session on Emergence of Blue Economy
Mrinalini Bose is a Project Manager for Rystad Energy’s Advisory team based in Singapore, specializing in APAC markets, across both oil and gas and new energies. Her main areas of focus include market studies, due diligence assessments and energy transition strategy projects, with upstream players, service companies and government entities. She holds an BTech in Mechanical Engineering from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
%20Rosmadi%20bin%20Datu%20Sulai%2C%20JP_edited.png)
Datuk Haji (Datu) Rosmadi bin Datu Sulai, JP
Chief Coordinating Officer, Sabah Maju Jaya Secretariat
Panel Speaker for Technical Session on Emergence of Blue Economy
Datuk Rosmadi stands as one of the visionary leaders within the Sabah State Government, renowned for his unwavering dedication to public service and transformative leadership. His intellectual journey took him to the esteemed halls of Southern Illinois University where he attained a degree in Sociology and master’s in public administration from California State University, following his formative education at Sabah College. His career in the civil service began humbly in 1980 as a general clerk. Through dedication, perseverance, and a clear vision for progress, he steadily rose through the ranks to hold key leadership roles in the state administration. Throughout his career, which spans more than four decades, he has held numerous key positions across various sectors of state government, including in human capital management, tourism and cultural sector, as well as in community welfare. Over decades, Datuk Rosmadi has earned a reputation for his strategic insights and innovative approach to governance. What truly sets Datuk Rosmadi apart is his unconventional and strategic mindset. He is best known for his signature tagline, “thinking without a box,” which encourage the civil servants to have a new way of thinking as well as to approach challenges with unconventional perspectives and finally come up with a forward-thinking solution. Now, Datuk Rosmadi serves as the Chief Coordinating Officer of Sabah Maju Jaya Secretariat. His role involves overseeing key initiatives aimed at driving economic development through Blue Economy as well as eradicating hardcore poverty in Sabah. As the chief mechanic behind the Pelan Pembangunan Sabah Maju Jaya 1.0, he is responsible for ensuring that the blueprint’s strategic pillars are effectively implemented and aligned with both state and national development goals.
_edited.png)
Puan Hazami Habib, J.M.W., B.S.K.
Chief Executive Officer, Akademi Sains Malaysia
Panel Speaker for Technical Session on Emergence of Blue Economy
Hazami Habib is currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of the Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM), a Thought Leader, Strategic Partner & Advisory Body on Science, Technology, Innovation & Economy (STIE) policy and related matters, nationally and internationally. She leads the Management of the Academy that comprises an amount of more than 1,000 STIE experts in Malaysia. In her 28 years at the Academy, she has been involved in several national and international level studies and initiatives such as the National Science Challenge, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Meetings related to STI, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Science and Technology National Policy, International Conference on Tropical Sciences 2024 (TropSc 2024), ASEAN STI Ecosystem Foresight 2035 and Beyond (ASEAN Ahead), Next-Gen Talent Towards a Knowledge-Based, Values-Driven Development Study and others. She has continuously worked with the team in developing policies for the nation such as the National Policy on Science, Technology and Innovation (NPSTI) 2021 - 2030, National Entrepreneurship Policy 2030, Industry4WRD, 10-10 Malaysian Science, Technology, Innovation & Economy (10-10 MySTIE) Framework, National Planetary Health Action Plan (NPHAP), as well as several national roadmaps such as the Water Sector Transformation 2040 (WST2040) Roadmap, the Development of the Research, Development, Innovation, Commercialisation and Economy (RDICE) Roadmap, National Biotech Policy 2.0 and National Robotics Roadmap 2021 – 2030, among others. Additionally, as the CEO, she also oversees ASM Flagship Studies including Mega Science Framework Study, Foresight Study on Malaysia 2050, Science Education Study, Science Outlook, and others. In recognition of her service, she has also been appointed as the member Board of Trustee of the Yayasan Pintar Negara (YPN) that focuses on designing learning modules for gifted children. Regionally, she has represented Malaysia in a few talks and forums, including the China ASEAN Technology Transfer and STI Cooperation Forum, Nanning, China; ASEAN Talent Mobility Workshop, Thailand; Asian Innovation Forum, Korea; 2019 AAAS Symposium, Washington DC; Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, UK; Asian Productivity Organisation, Sri Lanka & Japan; National Academy of Sciences Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka; and UN World Summit of Information Society (WSIS), Geneva, Switzerland. She is currently the Vice Chair of the APEC Policy Partnership on Science, Technology and Innovation (PPSTI), formerly the Chair of Capacity Building Sub-Group in APEC PPSTI (2017 2024) as well as the Secretary for Malaysia in IIASA Council (2014-2019), Disciplinary Panel for Malaysian Medical Council (2018-current) and Council Member for Industry4WRD lead by Ministry of International Trade and Industry (2019-current). Her area of interest and expertise is on STEM Talent Development, Policies, Strategic Science Communication, Foresight, Science Diplomacy, and Governance.
Enrico Beccaceci
Executive Director, Commercial Management - Asia Pacific, RINA
Speaker for Paper on: Energy Scenario for a Sustainable Future in Sabah: Role of Technology, R&D, H2, and CO2
Based in Jakarta, Indonesia, Enrico is a key leader driving RINA’s commercial strategy and energy transition initiatives across the Asia-Pacific region. With a Master’s in Environmental Engineering (Honors, 2007) and 18+ years in Oil & Gas, hydrogen, and CCUS, he bridges technical expertise and business innovation to accelerate decarbonization in emerging markets. Why He Speaks with Authority: Strategic Leadership: Heads RINA’s APAC commercial operations, aligning regional energy projects with global net-zero goals. Hydrogen & CCUS Pioneer: Core member of RINA’s Energy Transition Team, RINA Hydrogen Europe Team (Infrastructure Working Group) and RINA Reference Team for SFCHA (Scottish Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Association) developing hydrogen production, storage, and transport solutions worldwide. He is also a speaker for Gastech Exhibition & Conference in Milan, Italy. Project Track Record: Managed complex energy infrastructure projects (FEED to EPCI) for offshore pipelines, LNG systems, and subsea assets—now pivoting to renewables integration. APAC Market Insight: Since 2019, he has shaped RINA’s growth in ASEAN markets (Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam), focusing on sustainable O&G transitions. Enrico’s session will explore scalable hydrogen ecosystems and public-private synergies to advance Sabah’s energy future.
Dr Wei-nee Chen
Head of Carbon Market, Bursa Malaysia Berhad
Set-the-Stage Remark for Plenary Session 3 on Sustainable Pathways
Dr. Wei-nee Chen holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Canterbury, a Master of Business Administration from Universiti Tun Abdul Razak and a Doctor of Business Administration from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. She has served as a Technical Advisor in a UN Development Programme project (2005–2011), was the Chief Strategic Officer of the Sustainable Energy Development Authority (2011–2020) and a Vice-President of New Energy Ventures at Hibiscus Petroleum (2020–2022). In August 2022, she joined Bursa Malaysia Bhd as Head of the Carbon Market. Dr. Wei-nee currently serves as a member of the Industry Advisory Panel to the Malaysia Petroleum Resources Corporation, the Malaysian Photovoltaic Industry Association and Sunway University (PhD in Sustainable Development). She is also a Deputy Secretary to the Malaysia Carbon Market Association, a member of the National CORSIA Taskforce and part of the technical working groups (TWG) of the World Bank Partnership for the Implementation of Carbon Pricing Instruments (PMI CPI) and the National Policy on Carbon Market (DPKK).
Ts. Sharifah Zaida Nurlisha Syed Ibrahim
Chief Executive Officer, MMC Oil & Gas Engineering Sdn Bhd
Moderator for Plenary Session 3 on Sustainable Pathways
Sharifah Zaida Nurlisha is the Chief Executive Officer of MMC Oil & Gas Engineering Sdn Bhd. In her 34 years in the oil & gas industry, she has been involved in projects ranging from Conceptual, FEED, Detailed Design, Fabrication/Construction, Hook-up and Commissioning, EPCC and EPCIC projects locally in Malaysia as well as internationally. She started her career as an Instrument Engineer at Sime Engineering Sdn Bhd in 1990 before moving to the discipline of Project Management with MMC Oil & Gas Engineering Sdn Bhd in 1995. Her experience includes Project Engineering to Project Manager of various types of Oil & Gas contracts while serving other positions in the company – Head of Department of Project Management and General Manager of Project Management Services, before holding her current position. She received her Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (BEng (Hons)) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees from Nottingham University, England. She has served actively on the Malaysian Oil, Gas & Energy Services Council (MOGSC) for over 10 years, served as an elected Executive Committee for the 2010/2012 term, Vice President for 2 terms, 2012/2014 and 2014/2016 and as President for 3 terms, 2016/2018, 2018/2020 and 2020/2022. She is now the Advisor of MOGSC for the 2024/2026 term. In 2019, she was appointed by the Malaysian Oil & Gas Engineering Council (MOGEC) as one of their Executive Councils for 2019/2021 and was elected Vice President for 2 terms, 2021/2023 and 2023/2025. She is also a Council Member for the Malaysian Consortium of Mid-Tier Companies (MCMTC). In 2017, she was listed by Amazons Watch Magazine/Center for Economic Development and Leadership (CEDL) as one of the Top 50 Women Energy Leaders in Developing Economies (Asia/Africa). In 2022, she was appointed as the Cluster Head (Engineering & Energy) at the Center for Women Advancement and Leadership (CWAL), University Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) for the year 2022/2024. In the same year, she was also appointed as the Chairman of the Women Technologist Chapter for the year 2022/2024 and has been re-elected for the consecutive term for the year 2024/2026; under the Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT), which is responsible for enhancing the dignity and prominence of Technologists and Technicians among women in Malaysia. For her contribution and dedication to the development of women in technology, Ts. Sharifah Zaida Nurlisha was recognized with the inaugural MBOT Woman Leadership Award 2023 at the auspicious MBOT Entice 2023. For her contribution in the industry, she was also recognised and contributed to the inaugural Malaysia: Women in Energy Book titled "Women in Energy: Pioneers, Innovators, and Change Makers in Malaysia" which was launched on 10 January 2025. She serves on the Board of Director for MMCOG/Doris Joint Venture, i.e. Doris MMC Sdn Bhd and Government Industry TVET Coordination (GITC), a collaborative platform aimed at steering the national TVET agenda, focusing on human capital development, skills and workforce.
Edey Suresh
Board Director at Large, United Nation Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei
Panel Speaker for Plenary Session 3 on Sustainable Pathways
Edey Suresh is an enterprise sustainability strategist, leader and seasoned practitioner. Edey serves as a Board Director at Large for the UN Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei (UNGCMYB), the official local network of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC). Edey has advised organisations from various sectors on embedding sustainability into core business functions. Additionally, he was also the Founding Chairperson of Johor Collective Media (JOCOM) and is the current Chairperson of the Social Hero Foundation, an umbrella organization uniting over 110 NGOs and NGIs to drive impactful environmental and social initiatives. His contributions to major sustainability initiatives, including the UNFCCC Asia Pacific Climate Week (APCW) 2023, underscore his role in shaping the sustainability agenda at both national and international levels. He received his early education in English College, Johor Bahru and he holds an executive certificate in Sustainable Business Strategy from Harvard Business School as well as a Masters in Business Administration (MBA).
Wira Abadi Sharkawi
General Manager, Physical Decarbonization, Carbon Management Division PETRONAS
Panel Speaker for Plenary Session 3 on Sustainable Pathways
Wira is currently the General Manager of Physical Decarbonization in PETRONAS Upstream’s Carbon Management Division. His role is to oversee the overall physical decarbonization efforts (e.g. flaring & venting reduction, energy efficiency, methane management, low carbon power generation) for all Upstream assets to meet its 2050 net-zero carbon emission ambitions and all interim emissions targets. Wira has over 20 years industry experience, particularly in Upstream operations and maintenance, operating performance improvement, integrated production planning and offshore facilities management as Maintenance/Production Supervisor, Platform Superintendent and Offshore Installation Manager. These roles have seen him leading various development and production efforts. In 2020, he led the Hydrocarbon Molecule Optimization function in PETRONAS Upstream’s Centre of Excellence, which aims to propagate a systematic, collaborative and continuously improving way of working, that add values throughout the entire hydrocarbon value-chain including contaminants, wastes and produced water. In his current role, the goal is to achieve low carbon intensity and maximize hydrocarbon value (additional LPG & condensate recovery, optimization of high value gas, hydrocarbon recovery from permeate gas) by having Physical Decarbonization be a one-stop tactical strategist & solutions partner for decarbonizing Upstream products. Wira holds a Bachelor (Hons) Mechanical Engineering from Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS.
Justin Nga
Decarbonisation Director, Asia Pacific, Power & Energy Resources Software, General Electric
Panel Speaker for Plenary Session 3 on Sustainable Pathways
Justin Nga is a seasoned sustainability and decarbonization professional with over 25 years of experience spanning sustainability consulting, risk and integrity management for static process equipment, project management, industrial inspections, and the oil and gas sector. He has held key leadership positions in organizations specializing in energy transition, asset integrity, and emissions reduction. As the Director of Decarbonization, APAC, at GE Vernova’s digital arm, he leads the strategic development and implementation of decarbonization initiatives across the region. His expertise includes decarbonization technology, corporate sustainability assurance, and science-based target validations, helping organizations achieve net-zero ambitions. Throughout his career, Justin has played a pivotal role in major sustainability projects, including carbon credit feasibility studies, sustainability reporting assurance, and ISO 14064-1 greenhouse gas verifications. Notable engagements include leading a feasibility study for carbon credits validation of wind farms in Vietnam, reviewing science-based targets for an energy company, and providing assurance for public listed companies’ sustainability reports. His work in sustainability assurance has strengthened compliance frameworks in the power generation and pharmaceutical sectors. Justin holds an MBA from Charles Sturt University, Australia, and a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering from Kingston University, UK. He is a Certified Net Zero Carbon Emissions Leader with the Institute of Chartered Professionals and an Affiliate Member of the Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia. His regional experience covers the Asia Pacific region. Justin actively engages in industry discussions and international conferences. His ability to translate complex sustainability challenges into actionable strategies makes him a valuable voice in corporate sustainability summits, energy transition forums, and policy discussions. His contributions help shape the future of sustainable business practices across industries and regions.
Adrian Lasimbang
Founder, TONIBUNG and Centre for Renewable Energy and Appropriate Technologies
Panel Speaker for Plenary Session 3 on Sustainable Pathways
Adrian Lasimbang is an Indigenous rights advocate, renewable energy expert, and the Executive Director of the Right Energy Partnership with Indigenous Peoples. He co-founded TONIBUNG, a social enterprise focused on developing community-based renewable energy systems, particularly micro-hydro and solar mini-grids, to electrify remote Indigenous villages in Malaysia. With over 20 years of experience, Adrian has led projects advancing sustainable community development, energy access, and capacity building among Indigenous communities. A former Malaysian Senator (2018–2021), advocates for environmental sustainability and youth empowerment.
Mohd Dhiyaulhaq Bin Bakhtiar
Business Development Manager, ABL Group
Speaker for Paper on: Driving Collaboration & building partnership for a Sustainable Future
Bio - Dhiyaulhaq is a Class 1 Chief Engineer with vast experience in the offshore support vessels for 15 years. He sailed on various vessels ranging from AHTS, Hose Handling, Supply Vessel, Platform Supply Vessel, Diving Support Vessel, Workboat and Work barge utilizing DP1 and DP2 system. He completed his Master in Business Administration followed by Certificate in Marine Warranty Survey by Lloyds Academy. He currently involved with numerous MWS operations, DP trials, OVID inspections, along with Maritime insurance related inspections consist of damage surveys and JH surveys.