Brunei Petroleum Technology Exhibition and Conference Highlights Industry’s Evolving Role

Berakas: Brunei Darussalam recognises that the hydrocarbon industry carries an amplified responsibility to strike a delicate balance between energy security, economic prosperity and environmental sustainability. Speaking at the launching of the Brunei Petroleum Technology Exhibition and Conference or P-TEC 2025 on the morning of February 10th, the Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister of Defence stated that leveraging technology and digitalisation has become more important than ever. Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Retired Major General Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji Halbi bin Haji Mohammad Yussof added that innovation will be key to improving operational efficiency, minimising environmental impacts, and maintaining competitiveness as we transition into a more sustainable future.

According to Radio Television Brunei, it was also announced at the event that the Petroleum Authority of Brunei Darussalam, PABD, is launching the Shallow Water Licensing Round and welcomed participation from industry players. P-TEC 2025 is organised by PABD in collaboration with the Society of Petroleum Engineers Brunei Section, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, and Universiti Teknologi Brunei. It aims to strengthen collaboration and innovation within the hydrocarbon industry. The four-day event showcases the latest technologies, solutions, and innovations through a series of panel discussions. P-TEC 2025 is held at the International Convention Centre in Berakas and is open to the public from 8 in the morning to 4:30 in the afternoon.