PETRONAS AND PARTNERS LAUNCH ENERGY TRANSITION ACADEMY TO ACCELERATE ENERGY INDUSTRY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Released on: Monday, 16 Jun 2025 4:31PM
Photo Caption: PETRONAS and partners at the launch of the PETRONAS Energy Transition Academy. From left to right: Azhar Ahmad (Acting Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP), Charlotte Wolff-Bye (PETRONAS Vice President & Group Chief Sustainability Officer), Ruslan Islahudin (Senior Vice President & Group Chief Human Resources Officer), Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik (PETRONAS President & Group Chief Executive Officer), Koh Keng Sen (Chief Operating Officer of Sustainable Energy Development Authority of Malaysia (SEDA), Alex Spencer (Chief Operating Officer of OPITO), and Dr. Nick Wayth (Chief Executive Officer of the Energy Institute)
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- PETRONAS and its partners launched the PETRONAS Energy Transition Academy (P-ETA) today at the second edition of the Energy Asia conference. The academy is designed to help prepare the future workforce to meet the demands and respond to the challenges and the opportunities of the lower carbon energy industry.
P-ETA is an initiative by PETRONAS’ technical training institute, Institut Teknologi Petroleum PETRONAS (INSTEP), and will be open to participants from global energy players. The academy aims to provide learners with the right skills and knowledge to enable them to participate in and contribute to the fast-evolving energy industry.
The launch was officiated by PETRONAS President and Group Chief Executive Officer, Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik. Also in attendance were PETRONAS Group Chief Human Resources Officer, Ruslan Halim Islahudin, PETRONAS Chief Sustainability Officer, Charlotte Wolff-Bye, Sustainable Energy Development Authority Malaysia COO, Koh Keng Seng, Energy Institute CEO, Dr. Nick Wayth, OPITO COO, Alex Spencer and INSTEP CEO, Azhar Ahmad.
Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik said: “It is our hope that the launch of P-ETA will lay the foundation for an equitable energy future shaped by leaders and professionals with the vital skillsets to meet the world’s growing energy needs. As PETRONAS continues to pursue our Energy Transition Strategy which aims to balance energy security, affordability, and sustainability, this initiative is envisaged to support access to equitable opportunities for the workforce delivered through programmes that will be specially curated in the context of the energy transition.”
During the event, INSTEP exchanged three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with P-ETA training partners – Sustainable Energy Development Authority Malaysia (SEDA Malaysia), the United Kingdom-based Energy Institute (EI), and OPITO respectively.
By collaborating with global and national partners, P-ETA aims to deliver programmes aligned to international standards that will help fast-track capability development across areas such as carbon management, hydrogen, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and circular economy practices.
Located at INSTEP in Terengganu, Malaysia, the academy will deliver its programmes with an emphasis on experiential learning and hands-on training.
The energy transition towards a lower carbon economy is vital in reducing planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate climate change and ensuring a more sustainable future. A successful transition will require equipping energy sector workers with the necessary skills to meet new employment opportunities created by changing industries. Malaysia’s National Energy Transition Roadmap estimates that a successful energy transition could generate up to 310,000 jobs in Malaysia by 2050.
High-Level Session on Decarbonisation
The launch of P-ETA was held during a High-Level Session on Decarbonisation organised by PETRONAS, which highlighted the strategic importance of methane emissions reduction and decarbonisation. The session featured a panel discussion that brought together speakers from PETRONAS, International Society for Energy Transition Studies, and Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) to share key insights on their aspirations, challenges and progress in advancing decarbonisation efforts.
Also discussed were the developments on the Southeast Asia Methane Emissions Technology Evaluation Centre (METEC) – the first of its kind in Southeast Asia – which will play a significant role in strengthening regional methane emissions management efforts. The centre will support experts in overseeing measurement, monitoring, reporting and verification processes, as well as research and development efforts.
Under an existing collaboration between PETRONAS and JOGMEC, an engineering study is currently underway for the establishment of Southeast Asia METEC at INSTEP in Terengganu and at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) in Perak. This collaboration was announced in October 2024 during the launch of ASEAN Energy Sector Methane Leadership Programme 2.0, a collaboration between PETRONAS and key players from the ASEAN energy sector, government agencies and international organisations to strengthen emissions reduction targets and enhance coordination between businesses and governments, while supporting the Global Methane Pledge.
About PETRONAS
As a global energy and solutions partner, PETRONAS is driven by its purpose to enrich lives for a sustainable future. With presence in over 100 countries, the group continues expanding its portfolios ranging from conventional and cleaner energy solutions to a diverse range of fuel, lubricants and petrochemical products. While ensuring sustainable practices across its operations, PETRONAS strives to ensure just and equitable outcomes in transitioning to a lower carbon future.
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Media Communications Department
Group Strategic Relations & Communications
PETRONAS
SOURCE: PETRONAS
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Helmi Majid
Tel: 014-2280877
Email: muhamadhelmi.abdmaj@petronas.com
--BERNAMA
P-ETA is an initiative by PETRONAS’ technical training institute, Institut Teknologi Petroleum PETRONAS (INSTEP), and will be open to participants from global energy players. The academy aims to provide learners with the right skills and knowledge to enable them to participate in and contribute to the fast-evolving energy industry.
The launch was officiated by PETRONAS President and Group Chief Executive Officer, Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik. Also in attendance were PETRONAS Group Chief Human Resources Officer, Ruslan Halim Islahudin, PETRONAS Chief Sustainability Officer, Charlotte Wolff-Bye, Sustainable Energy Development Authority Malaysia COO, Koh Keng Seng, Energy Institute CEO, Dr. Nick Wayth, OPITO COO, Alex Spencer and INSTEP CEO, Azhar Ahmad.
Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik said: “It is our hope that the launch of P-ETA will lay the foundation for an equitable energy future shaped by leaders and professionals with the vital skillsets to meet the world’s growing energy needs. As PETRONAS continues to pursue our Energy Transition Strategy which aims to balance energy security, affordability, and sustainability, this initiative is envisaged to support access to equitable opportunities for the workforce delivered through programmes that will be specially curated in the context of the energy transition.”
During the event, INSTEP exchanged three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with P-ETA training partners – Sustainable Energy Development Authority Malaysia (SEDA Malaysia), the United Kingdom-based Energy Institute (EI), and OPITO respectively.
By collaborating with global and national partners, P-ETA aims to deliver programmes aligned to international standards that will help fast-track capability development across areas such as carbon management, hydrogen, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and circular economy practices.
Located at INSTEP in Terengganu, Malaysia, the academy will deliver its programmes with an emphasis on experiential learning and hands-on training.
The energy transition towards a lower carbon economy is vital in reducing planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate climate change and ensuring a more sustainable future. A successful transition will require equipping energy sector workers with the necessary skills to meet new employment opportunities created by changing industries. Malaysia’s National Energy Transition Roadmap estimates that a successful energy transition could generate up to 310,000 jobs in Malaysia by 2050.
High-Level Session on Decarbonisation
The launch of P-ETA was held during a High-Level Session on Decarbonisation organised by PETRONAS, which highlighted the strategic importance of methane emissions reduction and decarbonisation. The session featured a panel discussion that brought together speakers from PETRONAS, International Society for Energy Transition Studies, and Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) to share key insights on their aspirations, challenges and progress in advancing decarbonisation efforts.
Also discussed were the developments on the Southeast Asia Methane Emissions Technology Evaluation Centre (METEC) – the first of its kind in Southeast Asia – which will play a significant role in strengthening regional methane emissions management efforts. The centre will support experts in overseeing measurement, monitoring, reporting and verification processes, as well as research and development efforts.
Under an existing collaboration between PETRONAS and JOGMEC, an engineering study is currently underway for the establishment of Southeast Asia METEC at INSTEP in Terengganu and at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) in Perak. This collaboration was announced in October 2024 during the launch of ASEAN Energy Sector Methane Leadership Programme 2.0, a collaboration between PETRONAS and key players from the ASEAN energy sector, government agencies and international organisations to strengthen emissions reduction targets and enhance coordination between businesses and governments, while supporting the Global Methane Pledge.
About PETRONAS
As a global energy and solutions partner, PETRONAS is driven by its purpose to enrich lives for a sustainable future. With presence in over 100 countries, the group continues expanding its portfolios ranging from conventional and cleaner energy solutions to a diverse range of fuel, lubricants and petrochemical products. While ensuring sustainable practices across its operations, PETRONAS strives to ensure just and equitable outcomes in transitioning to a lower carbon future.
Issued by
Media Communications Department
Group Strategic Relations & Communications
PETRONAS
SOURCE: PETRONAS
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Helmi Majid
Tel: 014-2280877
Email: muhamadhelmi.abdmaj@petronas.com
--BERNAMA