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IEW 2025 to Unlock US$2.5 bln in business, cement Sarawak's clean energy leadership
Dr Hazland (third right) chairing the final steering committee meeting.
KUCHING (July 2): The International Energy Week (IEW) 2025 is expected to generate an estimated US$2.5 billion in potential business opportunities and attract fresh investments into Sarawak's fast-growing energy sector.
In a statement, the Sarawak Ministry of Energy and Environmental Sustainability (MEESty) said the event will spotlight over 20 curated sessions focused on sustainability and the importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles.
The sessions will also highlight the need for stronger regional collaboration in shaping resilient, future-ready energy systems.
IEW 2025 will be held from July 15 to 17 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) under the theme 'From Sarawak to the World: Journey to Clean Energy Leadership', and hosted by MEESty and organised by Informa Markets, in collaboration with Oil & Gas Asia (OGA).
According to MEESty, the summit will position Sarawak as a regional hub for clean energy transformation, attracting more than 6,500 participants from 25 countries.
Among them will be 400 companies representing 30 nations, along with 500 local and international summit delegates.
'As preparations enter the final phase, confidence is high that IEW 2025 will be a transformative event that positions Sarawak firmly on the world map as a leader in clean energy leadership.
'It promises not only to showcase Sarawak's progress, but also to serve as a launchpad for new ideas, partnerships, and sustainable energy pathways for Asean and beyond,' the ministry said in the statement, following the final steering committee meeting chaired by its Deputy Minister, Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni, aimed at ensuring smooth execution of the event.
During the meeting, Dr Hazland said the summit goes beyond being an exhibition – it is a strategic platform for global energy dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge exchange.
The event, to be officiated by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, also underscores Sarawak's continued commitment to renewable energy, decarbonisation, and sustainability.
Dr Hazland urged all stakeholders to maintain strong coordination in delivering a world-class summit that reflects Sarawak's ambitions on the international energy stage.
IEW 2025 will feature a range of high-impact events, including the main summit forum, which spans two days and gathers international speakers, energy ministers, CEOs, and key decision-makers to discuss critical themes such as hydrogen development, carbon capture, and green infrastructure.
Notable speakers include Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, Dr Hazland himself, and senior figures from Petros, Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB), Siemens Energy, Schneider Electric, and other leading organisations.
Other highlights include technical talks offering insights into cutting-edge energy innovations, as well as IEW Future Horizon by TalentCorp – an initiative aimed at inspiring students and graduates to pursue careers in the energy sector through expert-led sessions and career talks.
The event will also feature a networking golf tournament hosted by the Malaysian Oil, Gas & Energy Services Council, offering informal yet impactful opportunities for industry professionals to connect and collaborate.
