It is my great pleasure, on behalf of the Organising Committee, to welcome you to the 14th Sabah International Oil, Gas & Energy Conference & Exhibition (SOGCE 2027), taking place on 24–25 June 2027 at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.

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This year's theme, “From Vision to Value: Delivering Sabah's Energy Future,” reflects an important stage in Sabah's energy journey.

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Over the past several years, Sabah has articulated a clear strategic direction for its energy and industrial development through initiatives and roadmaps including the Sabah Energy Roadmap and Master Plan 2040 (SE-RAMP 2040), Sabah Downstream Roadmap, OGSE Roadmap 2026–2030 and the wider Sabah Maju Jaya development agenda, alongside the growing role of state energy entities, PETRONAS and other industry stakeholders.

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The vision is increasingly clear.

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The next challenge is delivery.

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SOGCE 2027 therefore moves the conversation beyond simply asking what Sabah's energy future should look like to asking a more consequential question:

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How do we translate Sabah's energy vision into projects, investment, capability, partnerships and sustainable economic value?

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This shift is at the heart of the 14th SOGCE.

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From Vision to Value

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The 2027 Conference will examine the journey from strategic vision to practical implementation—from policy and roadmaps to investment, infrastructure, technology, local capability and economic value creation.

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Day One – From Vision to Opportunity will set the strategic direction, beginning with the global and ASEAN energy landscape before examining Sabah's position within the wider regional economy. Discussions will explore the delivery of Sabah's energy and downstream ambitions, investment readiness, industrial development and the opportunities for greater value creation within the State.

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A key highlight will be the inaugural Sabah Energy Leaders' Roundtable, bringing together senior representatives from the State and Federal Governments, PETRONAS, state energy entities, regulators, industry, investors and other key stakeholders to consider one central question:

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What must Sabah deliver next to turn its energy vision into measurable economic value?

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Day Two – From Opportunity to Value will focus on the capabilities and solutions required to deliver that transformation. Discussions will address energy security and grid resilience, AI and digital energy, decarbonisation and carbon markets, downstream and industrial opportunities, the competitiveness of Sabah's OGSE sector, future workforce capabilities and Sabah's potential to strengthen its connections with ASEAN and the wider regional energy economy.

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A New Chapter for SOGCE

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The 14th edition also marks an important milestone in the evolution of SOGCE.

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Since its inception in 2012, SOGCE has grown from a home-grown industry event into a recognised platform bringing together government, operators, industry professionals, technology providers, service companies, investors and future talent.

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As SOGCE continues to grow, we believe the time is right to reflect this evolution through our new identity as the:

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Sabah International Oil, Gas & Energy Conference & Exhibition

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While proudly retaining the SOGCE name, identity and heritage that our industry has come to know, the addition of “International” signals our ambition to strengthen Sabah's connections with Malaysia, ASEAN and the global energy community.

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For Sabah, this means creating greater exposure to international expertise, technology, investment and partnerships.

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For Malaysian and Sabahan businesses, it means opening pathways to wider markets and international business connections.

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For international companies and investors, it provides a platform to better understand Sabah's energy landscape, emerging projects, industrial opportunities and long-term ambitions.

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We aspire for SOGCE to become more than a conference and exhibition.

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We want SOGCE to be where Sabah's energy ambitions meet international business, investment, technology and partnerships.

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Creating Business Opportunities

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At its heart, SOGCE remains a business platform.

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Beyond the conference programme and exhibition, participants use SOGCE to meet existing clients, discover new partners, explore investments, exchange ideas, establish business relationships and conduct meetings and engagements around the event.

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We will continue to build on our established programmes, including the SOGCE Exhibition, Knowledge Hub, Future Leaders Hub, NexGen Energy programmes, Networking Cocktail, Networking Golf and industry engagement initiatives, ensuring that SOGCE remains a platform that connects not only today's industry leaders, but also the next generation of energy professionals.

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As a proudly Sabahan-owned organiser, Midas Events Management (MEM) is deeply committed to contributing to Sabah's business events and economic development ecosystem. We believe that a successful business event should leave a legacy beyond its closing ceremony—through new connections, new knowledge, new investments, new partnerships and new opportunities.

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Our ambition for SOGCE 2027 is therefore clear:  To connect Sabah's energy future with the world, and to help turn vision into value.

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I warmly invite policymakers, industry leaders, investors, operators, technology providers, OGSE companies, financial institutions, academia, young professionals and international partners to join us in Kota Kinabalu for SOGCE 2027.

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Together, let us move from vision to value, from opportunity to action, and from ambition to sustainable economic outcomes for Sabah and the wider region.

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We look forward to welcoming you to SOGCE 2027.

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Dolly Jimayol, CEM, ADK
Organising Chairperson
14th Sabah International Oil, Gas & Energy Conference & Exhibition (SOGCE 2027)