Oil and gas will continue to play an essential role in the national energy security for decades to come, for driving the country's economic growth and advancing energy transition effort. This matter was stated by the Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister of Defence during the Launching of Energy Seminar in conjunction with Brunei Mid-Year Conference and Exhibition 2023, Brunei MYCE 2023. Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Retired Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof said it is important that the country continue to promote upstream oil and gas development with the oil and gas industry players playing their part in realising energy transition.
The theme, “A Just Energy Transition Towards Green and Sustainable Development in Southeast Asia", emphasises on a regional call for a concerted action to accelerate the regional energy transition, while ensuring fairness and inclusivity to economies, societies and communities. The seminar was held at the International Convention Centre in Berakas.
Source: Radio Television Brunei