By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, May 27: Sarawak is set to host the 6th International Energy Week (IEW) 2025 from July 15 to 17 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), an event expected to attract over 6,500 attendees from 25 countries.
This gathering will further reinforce Sarawak’s rising influence as a clean energy hub in the Asia-Pacific region.
As the region’s premier energy event, IEW 2025 will spotlight Sarawak’s transformation into one of Asia-Pacific’s most dynamic clean energy leaders.
Held under the visionary theme “From Sarawak to the World: Journey to Clean Energy Leadership,” the event will bring together global energy leaders, government policymakers, international investors, and technology innovators.
IEW 2025 aims to serve as a pivotal platform to accelerate the global clean energy transition, catalyse strategic collaborations, and shape a sustainable future for the region and beyond.
Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability and IEW 2025 Organising Committee chairman, Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni, highlighted the significance of the event in positioning Sarawak not only as a consumer but also as a producer and exporter of clean energy solutions.
“This platform will catalyse industrial growth, secure strategic investments, and establish Sarawak as a key player in the regional clean energy ecosystem,” he said during a press conference at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly Complex today.
In a media release, IEW 2025 organising chairman Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Rahmat underscored Sarawak’s accelerated progress toward clean energy leadership as a replicable model for sustainable development across Southeast Asia and beyond.
“At IEW 2025, we will demonstrate how resource-rich regions can generate unprecedented prosperity while safeguarding our environmental heritage for future generations,” he said.
Sarawak’s leadership in clean energy is driven by a strategic transformation of its energy mix. The State now generates over 70 per cent of its electricity from renewable hydropower, supported by advances in solar, biomass, and hydrogen technologies. As the driving force behind Malaysia’s Hydrogen Economy Roadmap, Sarawak is home to the country’s first commercial hydrogen production facility and refuelling infrastructure.
These bold initiatives are aligned with Sarawak’s Sustainability Vision 2030, a comprehensive framework focused on green economic growth through technological innovation, responsible resource management, and environmental stewardship.
The three-day exhibition will feature more than 400 companies from around the world, showcasing cutting-edge innovations in renewables, hydrogen, energy efficiency, smart grids, carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), and green infrastructure. The immersive environment will facilitate knowledge exchange, business networking, and investment partnerships across the energy value chain.
Complementing the exhibition, the prestigious IEW Summit will take place on July 15 and 16, bringing together 50 renowned speakers and over 400 delegates across 20 curated sessions. Discussions will focus on critical enablers such as grid modernisation, cross-border energy connectivity, public-private partnerships, and energy efficiency. Special sessions on workforce development and youth empowerment will highlight the crucial role of the next generation in shaping a sustainable energy future.
Key highlights include a Visionary Dialogue with the Premier of Sarawak, Ministerial Forums on economic transformation and natural gas as a regional catalyst, and expert panels on Asean policy harmonisation, sustainable development, and energy innovation.
The programme will also feature Technical Talks on emerging technologies and implementation strategies, as well as Career Talk sessions designed to connect students and young professionals with industry experts and potential employers.
The event will also feature a series of Technical Talks exploring emerging technologies, implementation strategies, and field case studies alongside Career Talk sessions connecting students and young professionals with industry experts and employers.
“What makes IEW 2025 truly distinctive is its practical focus on implementation and collaboration. “By bringing together policy expertise, technological innovation, and investment capital under one roof, we’re creating the ideal environment for partnerships that will accelerate the clean energy transition across Asia Pacific,” explained Dr Hazland.
BESarawak chief executive officer Amelia Roziman was present.
For more information about IEW 2025, including registration details and participation opportunities, visit https://www.iew.my/. — DayakDaily
