“Energy Security and Energy Transition: Today and Tomorrow” exhibition was officially launched on 15 June 2022 as part of a series of events during the Energy Week in conjunction with the Brunei Mid-Year Conference and Exhibition 2022 (Brunei MYCE 2022). The event took place at the International Convention Centre (ICC), Berakas. The four-day event celebrates the Energy Sector’s significant contribution as the key engine of Brunei Darussalam’s economic growth in building a brighter future for Bruneians. Present as Guests of Honour to officiate the event were Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (R) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office; Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Paduka Dr. Haji Abdul Manaf bin Haji Metussin, Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism; and Yang Berhormat Awang Haji Nazmi bin Haji Mohamad, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports.
Also in attendance were Yang Mulia Pengiran Dato Seri Setia Haji Mohd Tasim bin Pengiran Haji Hassan, Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs; Yang Mulia Dato Seri Paduka Awang Haji Matsatejo bin Sokiaw, Deputy Minister, Department of Energy at the Prime Minister’s Office; Yang Mulia Mohamed Riza bin Dato Paduka Haji Mohd Yunos, Deputy Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office; Permanent Secretaries and Deputy Permanent Secretaries of the Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Finance and Economy, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism, Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports and Department of Energy at the Prime Minister’s Office.
This year’s Energy Week was aimed to raise awareness on the Energy Sector’s resilience in the wake of the ever-changing global energy market, with energy security and energy transition being its central focus. Energy Security is characterized by the need for a safe, reliable and uninterrupted supply of energy to drive economies, businesses and societies towards sustainability while Energy Transition addresses the country’s commitment towards a more sustainable and cleaner energy industry. The country’s energy transformation takes into consideration the transition towards a low carbon energy system to safeguard the nation’s environmental heritage. In line with the theme, the exhibition provides an exclusive access to the latest initiatives including local employment opportunities and sustainable development efforts in the energy sector. Petroleum Authority of Brunei Darussalam also participated in the exhibition alongside with the Department of Energy, Department of Electrical Services, Safety, Health and Environment National Authority (SHENA), educational institutions, and leading oil and gas operators.
The Energy Week also brings together experts from the energy sector and academia in an in-depth strategic discussion on energy matters. A Symposium had taken place on 16 June 2022, featuring panel discussions on a wide range of energy topics. It aimed to provide a platform to discuss the future challenges of oil and gas industry in Brunei Darussalam, insights to energy transition and sharing of Bruneian leaders’ career journey in the oil and gas businesses. An Energy Seminar had taken place on 17 June 2022 with the main objective to foster discussions amongst participants that covered a wide range of topics and case studies, such as subsurface, safety, asset integrity, green energy and enabling technology to unlock upstream opportunities.
The Brunei MYCE 2022 was organized by the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism through the Brunei Tourism Board in collaboration with government agencies, statutory bodies, stakeholders and private agencies.
