Sarawak hosted the 2nd International Energy Week (IEW) which was held from 16th to 18th October 2012 at the Borneo Convention Centre, Kuching. Organised by Confexhub, it was hosted by the Sarawak State Government. In conjunction with this event, an International Energy Conference and Exhibition which focused on the energy, power and oil & gas industry in the region was held. The event was designed to create a perfect climate for the stakeholders and global investors in the regional power sectors to converge and meet.
The International Energy Conference 2012 was tailored for participants to meet face-to face and discuss a wide spectrum of recent trends and research and development in the region, whilst keeping in mind the industry objective of sustainable development growth for Asia. More than twenty eminent guest speakers representing various ministries and agencies, inter-governmental organisations, practicing consultants, commercial catalysts from the region spoke on a wide range of topical issues and future prospects.
YB Dato’ Sri Peter Chin Fah Kui, Minister of Energy, Green Technology and Water was present to give a ministerial address. While YAB Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud, Chief Minister of Sarawak, Sarawak State Government gave an inaugural address and launch the IEW 2012.
The conference sessions held were focused on:
- Building Sustainable Energy Security for Economic Growth
- Establishing Effective Investment Policies for Renewable Energy Sector in Asia
- Power, Petroleum & Gas Streams
- The Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy Forum
- Energy Catalyst Forum
The event was supported by TEEAM and Mr Francis Chew Joon Fah (Council Member) was present to show TEEAM’s support.
At IEW 2012 – (from left) Mr Syed Mohamad Fauzi Shahab (Director of Electricity Supply, Ministry of Public Utilities, Sarawak), Mr Peter Lu (TEEAM Member) and Mr Francis Chew Joon Fah (TEEAM Council Member & Chairman of Sarawak Electrical Association).