12th Sabah Oil, Gas & Energy Conference & Exhibition (SOGCE) 2025 Strengthens Collaboration, Talent Development, and Community Impact

Kota Kinabalu, 4 July 2025 – The 12th Sabah Oil, Gas & Energy Conference & Exhibition (SOGCE) 2025 successfully concluded its two-day event at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), celebrating remarkable progress in collaboration, talent development, and community engagement. Supported by the Sabah Convention Bureau (SCB), the event attracted 526 participants from across Malaysia and around the globe.

Beyond industry collaborations, SOGCE 2025 emphasized its commitment to community and talent development. Proceeds from the SOGCE Networking Golf were directed to charitable organizations including the Sabah Society for the Blind, Persatuan Thalassaemia Sabah, and Sabah Cheshire Home. At the same time, initiatives such as the Energy Career Aspirations Networking Series (ECANS) and the Energy-4Me Programme, led by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), created opportunities for young professionals and students to gain exposure to career pathways and the vital role of energy in society.

With strong participation from across Sabah, other Malaysian states, and international delegates from countries such as Canada, Brunei, Singapore, Thailand, Japan, and China, the conference reinforced its global significance. “SOGCE 2025 is a clear example of how Sabah can host impactful business events that drive industry growth while delivering wider economic and community benefits,” said Mdm. Noredah Othman, Chief Executive Officer of the Sabah Convention Bureau.

The conference was officiated by a distinguished lineup of leaders, including The Right Honourable Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji Haji Noor, Chief Minister of Sabah, alongside The Honourable Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe, Minister of Industrial Development & Entrepreneurship Sabah; Datuk Ir. Bacho Bin Jansin, Vice President, Malaysia Petroleum Management (PETRONAS); and Siti Bahriah, Country Chair, Shell Malaysia, among other prominent figures. A series of signing ceremonies during the event further reinforced its role as a platform for growth, with agreements formalized between PETRONAS (MPM), ConocoPhillips Malaysia New Ventures Ltd, PERTAMINA Hulu Energi (PHE), and local partners such as Sabah Oil & Gas Development Corporation Sdn Bhd (SOGDC), Etermiy Mada Sdn Bhd, and Kencana Energi Solution Sdn Bhd.

– Bonny Rayyan