Malaysia’s upstream sector is at a pivotal juncture
As output from a mature province declines, policymakers and industry participants are seeking to balance near term production resilience with longer term reinvestment and renewed exploration momentum. Recent discoveries, evolving fiscal and contractual structures, and a growing emphasis on collaboration are going to be critical anchors to sustain production volumes.
This webinar will examine Malaysia’s upstream outlook through the lenses of production sustainability, investor appeal, competitive dynamics, and the strategic significance of the 2026 licensing round. It will explore how exploration results, regulatory reforms, and alternative entry pathways such as M&A and partnerships are influencing investor interest.
The webinar will also assess whether the upcoming bid round can broaden participation and support Malaysia’s goal of sustaining production at approximately 2 MMboe/d over the medium to long term.
What You Will Discover:
- What is the current state of play in Malaysia’s upstream sector?
- Is Malaysia fostering an attractive environment for upstream investors?
- Which players are growing their presence in Malaysia, and how is competitive landscape evolving?
- Will the 2026 bid round broaden participation and sustain interest?
Registration closes on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:59 PM MYT
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Speakers
Azmir Zamri
Head of Resource Exploration, Malaysia Petroleum Management, PETRONAS
Azmir joined PETRONAS in 1996 after graduating from the University of Glasgow with a degree in Geology & Applied Geology. He currently serves as Head of Resource Exploration and is a member of the Malaysia Petroleum Management Leadership Team, where he shapes the national exploration strategy. He leads the award of exploration blocks and chairs the Strategic Operations Committee Meeting (SOCM), providing regulatory oversight of operators’ exploration work programs and budgets. His current focus is on accelerating frontier basin activation and redefining the potential of mature basins in Malaysia.
Nurunnajwa Mohd Aras
Senior General Manager Resource Development, Malaysia Petroleum Management, PETRONAS
Najwa is the Head of Resource Development and Management at Malaysia Petroleum Management (MPM), possessing over 28 years of experience in upstream operations. She currently plays a pivotal role in guiding the monetisation of Malaysia’s petroleum resources. Her career started in Technical Services at PETRONAS Carigali Kerteh Operations in 1997. Her expertise in the oil and gas sector encompasses Electrical and Maintenance, Portfolio Management, Planning, Operations Performance Improvement, Joint Venture Management, Petroleum Resource Development, as well as Information Technology. Additionally, she has served as the PETRONAS Country Chair in Azerbaijan, overseeing both upstream and midstream businesses. Najwa holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, United States.
Antonio Dimabuyu
Head of Asia Pacific Upstream Research, S&P Global Energy
Antonio is an Executive Director at S&P Global Energy with more than 20 years of experience in the upstream energy industry. He is the Head of Asia Pacific upstream research, driving thought leadership, strategic client engagement and leading the technical team working on subsurface, valuation and market insights. Antonio started as an asset geologist for Chevron, working on geothermal exploration and development in the Philippines and Indonesia. He joined S&P Global in 2007, initially handling basin research prior to moving to a management role. He has been involved in various research and advisory projects covering Asia Pacific upstream and CCUS. Antonio holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from the University the Philippines.
Clare Barker-White, Ph.D.
Global Head of International Plays & Basins, S&P Global Energy
Clare Barker-White is the Global Head of the International Plays and Basins group at S&P Global Energy, where she oversees basin-centric research providing technical, commercial, and strategic insights in the upstream sector. Clare joined S&P Global in 2017 as a basin researcher for Asia-Pacific, later managing the Malaysia-based research team. Prior to this, she led a reservoir services team focused on geophysical and reservoir characterization. Clare holds a BSc in Geology from the University of Edinburgh and MRes and Ph.D. in carbonate sedimentology from Royal Holloway, University of London.