LONDON, 27 February 2025 – PETRONAS has forged a partnership with Energy Institute (EI), becoming the first Southeast Asia-headquartered company to join the UK-based chartered professional membership body as a technical partner.
The collaboration brings together PETRONAS’ 50 years of expertise in the energy industry and EI’s long-standing efforts to improve the management of the energy sector. Together, they are committed to creating a more informed, resilient, and efficient energy landscape across Asia.
The partnership underscores PETRONAS' commitment to advancing the energy transition in Asia. PETRONAS believes that collaboration is key in driving progress in commercialising emission-reduction technologies, infrastructure development, transition financing, and upskilling talent for an inclusive energy transition.
The parties entered a partnership agreement during a signing ceremony attended by PETRONAS Senior Vice President of Project Delivery and Technology, Ir Mohd Yusri Mohamed Yusof; PETRONAS Senior General Manager of Strategy and Corporate Services, Project Delivery and Technology, Abang Jimmy Abang Mordian; Energy Institute Chief Executive Officer Dr Nick Wayth and Energy Institute Technical Director Martin Maeso, on the sidelines of the International Energy Week (IEW) in London recently.
“In line with PETRONAS’ efforts to foster impactful innovation ecosystems supporting Net Zero ambitions in Asia, our collaboration with the Energy Institute brings together our expertise, resources, and passion to catalyse the progress towards a sustainable and resilient energy future that the world needs,” Ir Mohd Yusri said.
“Partnering with the Energy Institute on energy transition, PETRONAS reaffirms its commitment to driving meaningful change in the industry. Achieving Net Zero in Asia is critical to the global goal. Through this purposeful partnership, we aim to empower the energy sector in Asia with the knowledge and networks needed for an equitable and responsible transition,” he added.
Commenting, Dr Nick Wayth FEI, said: “At the Energy Institute, we are dedicated to creating a better energy future for our members and society by accelerating a just global energy transition to net zero. I’m delighted to have the support of our newest Technical Partner, PETRONAS, on this journey.
“This new partnership is central to the Energy Institute’s future activities supporting and equipping the energy sector in Malaysia, in the wider Asia Pacific region and globally.”
As a Technical Partner, PETRONAS will contribute to shaping future programmes through a seat on the EI Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee (EI-STAC), allowing the company to set industry standards and forge relationships with other leading organisations.
The partnership will focus on three key pillars: promoting decarbonisation and operational excellence through innovative solutions, enabling informed decision-making with expert advice on policy and societal impact, and nurturing the next generation of energy professionals to ensure the sector thrives amidst rapid change.
Aligned with global sustainability goals, PETRONAS and Energy Institute are poised to co-generate sustainable energy solutions, while addressing the critical opportunities and challenges posed by the energy transition.
The Energy Institute will also participate in Energy Asia, which will be held from 16 to 18 June 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, teasing the 2025 Statistical Review due out later that month, as well as engaging in in the Future Energy Leaders programme.
Energy Asia serves as a platform for advancing Asia’s net-zero ambitions, fostering cross-sector collaboration to drive actionable solutions for an inclusive energy transition.
