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Daily Express
14-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Students, grads get oil and gas insight
Published on: Monday, July 14, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jul 14, 2025 Text Size: Anwarudin (third right) posing with SOGCE Organiser Dolly Jimayol (centre) and other. Kota Kinabalu: Students and recent graduates from Sabah gained invaluable exposure to the energy sector through interactive workshops and mentoring sessions during the recent Sabah Oil, Gas and Energy Conference and Exhibition (SOGCE). The two-day programme equipped participants with practical knowledge of oil and gas exploration, production concepts and emerging career opportunities in the industry. Students from City University and SMK St Francis Convent (M) experienced real-world petroleum science through hands-on experiments that brought complex energy concepts to life. The sessions inspired curiosity and critical thinking while exposing students to practical energy applications they had never encountered before. Students and recent graduates benefited from direct mentoring by senior industry professionals, gaining insights into emerging opportunities, professional grooming and career development pathways. The programme also provided crucial upskilling opportunities to help participants stay ahead of industry trends and market demands. The initiative was organised by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Kuala Lumpur Section in collaboration with the SPE Sabah Section, reflecting their commitment to nurturing Sabah's future energy leaders. The partnership reinforced SOGCE's inclusivity goals and aligned with its theme Fostering Collaboration, Paving Sustainable Opportunities. Two specialised programs delivered these benefits, namely the Energy4Me STEM Bootcamp, which provided hands-on energy education to school children and the Energy Career Aspiration Networking Series (ECANS), which offered mentoring for university students and young professionals. SPEKL Chairman Anwarudin Saidu Mohamed said the society has been developing industry-ready talent since 1980. With some 2,000 members across the upstream value chain, SPEKL conducts around 50 programs annually targeting diverse communities. 'SPEKL has dedicated significant resources to community outreach and empowerment, particularly in education and energy-related community projects,' Anwarudin said. The Energy4Me programme was led by Energy Education Chairpersons Eur Ing, Harvin Kaur and Badrul, with essential support from volunteers from the SPE Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Student Chapter, who guided students through each activity. ECANS was coordinated by Syafiq Jalis, Sulaiman, Niqmatullah, Ikhwan Sunoto and Hazwan Hairollah, connecting young Sabahans with experienced industry mentors. Both programs received sponsorship from Midas Events Management, showing private sector commitment to developing Sabah's energy workforce and ensuring sustainable growth in the region's vital energy industry.
Daily Express
24-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Sabah Oil, Gas & Energy Conference and Exhibition holding 12th conference at SICC in July
Published on: Saturday, May 24, 2025 Published on: Sat, May 24, 2025 Text Size: In its 12th edition, SOGCE continues to bring together industry leaders, government agencies and innovators to foster collaboration, drive growth and explore sustainable energy opportunities,' said Dolly Jimayol, the Organising Chairperson. Kota Kinabalu: The Sabah Oil, Gas & Energy Conference and Exhibition (SOGCE) returns for its 12th edition on July 3–4 2025 at Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC). Organised by Midas Events Management, SOGCE 2025 continues its legacy as the State's premier oil, gas, and energy platform, uniting stakeholders to collaborate, share insights and explore sustainable energy opportunities. Its collaboration partners are Sabah Oil & Gas Development Corporation (SOGDC), Society of Petroleum Engineers – KL Section and Semarak Training. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor is scheduled to officiate SOGCE 2025, underscoring the event's strategic importance to the State's economic and energy development. This year's theme, 'Fostering Collaboration, Paving Sustainable Opportunities', reflects the event's mission to advance strategic partnerships and innovation, particularly in the face of global energy transition. SOGCE plays a vital role in advancing Sabah's position as a strategic hub for the oil, gas and energy industry in Malaysia. The event fosters meaningful dialogue between stakeholders, promotes local participation and aligns regional growth with national and global sustainability agendas. Advertisement Through its carefully curated conference, exhibition and outreach initiatives, SOGCE helps chart a forward-looking path for Sabah's OGSE ecosystem. 'In its 12th edition, SOGCE continues to bring together industry leaders, government agencies and innovators to foster collaboration, drive growth and explore sustainable energy opportunities,' said Dolly Jimayol, the Organising Chairperson . 'Our conference sessions will spotlight vital topics, from energy co-creation and local economic growth to ESG, CCS, circular economy frameworks and Sabah's future energy landscape shaped by technology, hydrogen and carbon strategies.' The one-and-a-half day business conference with some 500 conference delegates expected, will host expert speakers and panellists covering strategic areas such as collaboration and co-creation in the energy expansion era; catalysing local economic growth; the role of natural gas as a transition fuel; emergence of Blue Economy; sustainability pathways: ESG, Circular Economy, CCS; and the energy scenario for Sabah's future: Role of technology, R&D, hydrogen and CO₂ solutions. Complementing the conference is a two-day exhibition, featuring 100 exhibiting companies from Sabah, Sarawak, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, China, Thailand and Canada. Petronas, as the main exhibitor and strategic corporate partner, leads the exhibitor line-up, joined by ConocoPhillips, SOGDC, Asian Supply Base, Amanah Raya Berhad, Labuan Chamber of Commerce, Legenda Bumimas, Malaysian Oil, Gas & Energy Services Council (MOGSC), Persatuan Kontraktor Petroliam Bumiputra Sabah (PKPBS), Energy Industries Council (EIC-Apac) and others. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
