Datuk Adzmir Abd Rahman, the Chief Executive Officer of SEC, participated as a panelist at the 8th World Engineering, Science, and Technology Congress (ESTCON 2024), hosted by Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) and Petronas. Themed “Aspiration to Action: Global Imperatives Towards Sustainability,” Datuk Adzmir addressed sustainability from both industry and governance perspectives.

He highlighted the crucial role of governance in driving state sustainability initiatives, emphasizing the need for long-term strategies that align both state and national goals. Datuk Adzmir advocated for ethical decision-making that prioritizes environmental and social benefits over short-term economic interests.

He further stressed on the importance of political commitment, continuous investment, public-private partnership, and collaboration among stakeholders in achieving sustainable outcomes.

Emphasizing SEC’s dedication to a sustainable future, he outlined three key priorities in the energy transition: utilizing natural gas as a transitional fuel, supporting a balanced energy mix, and advancing renewable energy by reinvesting revenues from natural gas.

Joining him on the panel were three other distinguished speakers: Mr. Anders Maltesen from Asea Brown Boveri (ABB), Ms. Charlotte Wolf-Bye, Chief Sustainability Officer at Petronas, and Dr. Jennifer Holmgren, CEO of Lanzatech.