In the heart of Kuala Lumpur later this month, a transformative dialogue will unfold—one that could shape the future of energy across Asia Pacific and beyond.
The Asia Pacific CCUS Conference (APCC) 2025, hosted by SPE Asia Pacific and curated by an industry committee led by Petronas, JOGMEC, and PT Pertamina Hulu Energi, will bring together leaders and practitioners from across the energy ecosystem. From 26 to 27 August, industry executives, policymakers, financiers, researchers, and technologists will gather in Malaysia to explore the full potential of carbon capture, use, and storage (CCUS).
The theme, “Commitment to Action: Unlocking the Full Potential of CCUS,” reflects the accelerating efforts of countries across Asia Pacific to reduce carbon emissions. CCUS is increasingly regarded as a pivotal technology—capable of achieving significant emissions reductions while maintaining energy security and supporting economic stability.
A key feature of the program is the Executive Plenary Session, which will bring together senior executives from Baker Hughes, JAPEX, Medco Energi, and Petronas to discuss strategic priorities and regional opportunities for advancing CCUS deployment.
Among the key topics on the agenda are infrastructure readiness and CO2 transport. A panel titled “Building the CCS Backbone—CO2 Transport and Infrastructure” will feature speakers from Entr by Aker Solutions, GE Vernova, MOL, PT Pertamina International Shipping, and Wood, who will discuss the logistical and technical hurdles of scaling up CCUS networks.
Another panel will focus on the economics of carbon management, including carbon pricing, voluntary markets, and investment strategies. Participants include representatives from the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Bursa Malaysia, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Verra, and Wood Mackenzie.
Sessions will also address long-term storage risks and liability frameworks, with contributions from Howden Specialty, PT Pertamina Hulu Energi, and TotalEnergies. Policy alignment and public engagement will be discussed by officials from South Australia’s Department for Energy and Mining, Indonesia’s ESDM, JOGMEC, and legal experts from Pinsent Masons MPillay.
Technology and innovation will take center stage, with presentations from Aquaterra Energy, Petronas Research, the Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration and Development, and SLB highlighting advances in digitalization to optimize project efficiency.
More than 90 technical papers will be presented, covering topics such as CO2 injection strategies, enhanced oil recovery, well integrity, and containment risk. Contributors include researchers and engineers from the University of Calgary, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Sinopec, Halliburton, Saudi Aramco, Chiang Mai University, CO2CRC, and Nissan Chemical Corporation.
The conference reflects a broader and greater shift in the region toward integrating CCUS into economic strategies and industrial planning. As countries and companies weigh the costs and complexities of implementation, APCC 2025 aims to provide a forum for practical insights and cross-sector collaboration.