Photo 1. Group photo of the 5th ASEAN International Conference on Energy and Environment (AICEE) participants
Kuala Lumpur, 20 October 2025 – The 5th ASEAN International Conference on Energy and Environment (AICEE) was successfully held on 15 October, alongside the 25th ASEAN Energy Business Forum (AEBF-25) and 43rd ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) in Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Malaysia.Hosted by the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) Malaysia and organised by the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), the 5th AICEE serves as a key platform to bring together researchers and policymakers with government and industries.
Aligned with Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship, the 5th AICEE theme is “Sustainable Energy for ASEAN’s Prosperity: Innovation, Inclusivity, and Regional Cooperation”. The conference comes as a pivotal time as ASEAN endorses the new cycle of the region’s energy blueprint—the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) 2026-2030—spotlighting research and innovation to accelerate the shift to a sustainable and resilient energy future. The findings of the 5th AICEE will give inputs and guidance to implement the next APAEC.The conference garnered over 500 abstract submissions under six (6) topics:
- Low Carbon and Emerging Technologies: Addresses the concern of transforming fossil fuels sustainability through advancing a diverse array of low-carbon technologies and renewable.
- Energy Efficiency Technologies: Discusses energy management that plays a crucial role in optimizing energy systems and shaping regulatory frameworks that promote energy-efficient solutions.
- Regional Energy Cooperation and Interconnection: Emphasises the need to strengthen cross-sectoral regional energy cooperation for a secure, accessible, and interconnected ASEAN energy system.
- Just and Inclusive Energy Transition: Highlights advancing an equitable energy transition through inclusive policies, governance, and socio-economic opportunities.
- Energy, Environment, and Climate Policy: Highlight the need and efforts in driving sustainable energy policies for emissions reduction, environmental protection, and climate resilience.
- Energy Investment: Focuses on accelerating green investment and carbon pricing for a low-carbon future.
Dr Zulfikar Yurnaidi, Conference Head of the 5th AICEE and the Manager of Energy Modelling and Policy Planning (MPP) Department at ACE, expressed his enthusiasm for the conference: “As the region endorses the new APAEC 2026-2030, the 5th AICEE will serve as a platform to bridge gap between academia, policymakers, and businesses. We are delighted to see more than 500 abstract submissions, reflecting the region’s growing commitment to research innovation, and collocation in advancing sustainable energy solutions for ASEAN’s future.”
Dr Nuki Agya Utama, Director of the Asia Zero Emission Centre of the Economic Research Institute of ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), also made his remarks during the Soft Opening Ceremony of the ASEAN Energy Business Forum (AEBF-25) to officially open the 5th AICEE: “This year’s theme reminds us that the energy transition is not only central to ASEAN sustainable growth, but also to our collective resilience and competitiveness. ERIA is proud to serve as a trusted partner in this journey.”
The conference also features the following representing not only leading universities, but also the business sector:
- Afiza binti Idris, Director, Energy Division, Ministry of Economy
- Shah Rizal Dahlan, Vice President, Group Project Delivery, Project Delivery & Technology (PD&T), PETRONAS
- Woo Wing Thye, Vice President of Asia & Head of the Kuala Lumpur Office, UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network Southeast Asia
- Dr Sufian Jusoh, Vice Chancellor of University Kebangsaan Malaysia
- Associate Professor Ts. Dr. Mohammad Fani bin Sulaima, Dean of the Faculty of Electrical Technology Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka
- Ir. Dr. Haslenda Bt. Hashim, Professor at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
The 5th AICEE is supported by the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA). The conference is also greatly facilitated by its academic partners and co-host institutions. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Institute of Energy Policy & Research (IEPRe) of Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP), Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM), and Solar Energy Research Institute (SERI) of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, serve as co-hosts. Additional support is also provided by academic partners from the ASEAN Climate Change and Energy Project (ACCEPT), UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network of Sunway University, Ateneo de Manila University, and Caraga State University.In a fitting finale, the conference celebrated excellence and honouring individuals that have demonstrated outstanding performance through the Awarding Ceremony of the 5th AICEE.
The prestigious awards were presented by Dato’ Razib Dawood, Executive Director of the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), who personally gave awards to the seven Best Presenters (Oral and Poster) in recognition of their achievements. The ceremony highlights a celebratory end to the event, highlighting the dedication and innovation from scholars that defined the conference.
** About the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE)The ASEAN Centre for Energy (“ACE” or the “Centre”) is an intergovernmental organisation driving multilateral energy cooperation and policy coordination among the ASEAN Member States. The Agreement on ASEAN Energy Cooperation in Manila, Philippines, on 22 May 1998, formally established ACE on 1 January 1999 in Jakarta, Indonesia. The formal establishment tasked ACE to serve as the regional energy think tank, catalyst, and knowledge hub to build coherent, coordinated, focused and robust energy policy agenda and strategy for ASEAN.The three critical roles of ACE:
- To advance the ASEAN energy goals by unifying and strengthening the ASEAN energy cooperation and integration.
- To function as an energy data and knowledge hub by providing knowledge repository and services.
- To serve as an ASEAN energy think tank by assisting in research and practical solutions for the Member States.
Keeping the region’s improvement, sustainable and harmless to the ecosystem is a fundamental concern of the ASEAN energy sector. Hosted by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of Indonesia, ACE’s office is located in Jakarta, Indonesia. For more information on ACE website: aseanenergy.orgFor further information, please contact:Communications at ACE: [email protected]
