Enlit Asia 2024, the premier energy conference for the ASEAN region, launched today at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur. Under the theme ‘Enabling a Multidimensional Energy Transition in ASEAN’, the event draws inspiration from Malaysia’s National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), setting the stage for critical conversations on the region’s sustainable energy future.
As the sole platform in ASEAN uniting the entire energy supply chain, Enlit Asia brings together industry leaders, key stakeholders, and experts for three days of dynamic discussions and collaborations.
Building on the momentum of last year’s successful Jakarta event, Kuala Lumpur now takes the helm, leveraging Malaysia’s position as a Southeast Asian economic powerhouse and its ongoing energy transition journey guided by the NETR.
In his opening address, Deputy Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA), Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir underscored the country’s commitment to driving forward a sustainable and resilient energy future, both within Malaysia and across the ASEAN community.
He stated, “Malaysia’s commitment to energy transition is guided by key policies such as the NETR (among others), which outlines our strategies to diversify the energy mix, enhance energy efficiency, and leverage new technologies such as hydrogen and grid modernisation to achieve energy transition.”
The conference’s inaugural day witnessed a vibrant exchange of ideas and solutions, with discussions centered on ASEAN’s shared goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Panel sessions explored a range of themes, from integrating renewables to enhancing grid resilience, all underscoring the importance of a collaborative, cross-border approach.
Attendees reached a clear consensus: ASEAN is well-positioned to become a global leader for a sustainable energy transition. Summit streams provided key insights into emerging trends, including the accelerating adoption of renewable energy, advancements in energy storage technology, and the growing significance of cross-border electricity trade within the region.
-NIAGATIMES
