KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- PETRONAS, in partnership with the UK-headquartered Energy Institute (EI), announced that it is co-developing a series of professional and leadership programmes to nurture the next generation of energy leaders.
These programmes will be offered through PETRONAS’ learning institutions, namely, PETRONAS Leadership Centre and the recently launched PETRONAS Energy Transition Academy (P-ETA) managed by Institut Teknologi Petroleum PETRONAS (INSTEP).
(From left) Ruslan Islahudin, PETRONAS Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer; Azhar Ahmad, Acting Chief Executive Officer, INSTEP; Lydia Malley, Head of EI Academy, Energy Institute; Dr Nick Wayth, Chief Executive Officer, Energy Institute taking a group photo after the Strategic Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Exchange between PETRONAS and Energy Institute held at Energy Asia 2025 here in Kuala Lumpur. The talent programmes will be offered through PETRONAS’ learning institutions, namely, PETRONAS Leadership Centre and the recently launched PETRONAS Energy Transition Academy (P-ETA) managed by Institut Teknologi Petroleum PETRONAS (INSTEP).
PETRONAS Senior Vice President of Projects, Technology & Health, Safety, Security & Environment (PT&HSSE), Ir Ts Mohd Yusri Mohamed Yusof said, “At PETRONAS, we strive to foster impactful innovation ecosystems to support Asia’s Net Zero ambitions. To this end, we look forward to nurturing the next generation of energy leaders through our collaboration with the EI as we deliver these programmes.”
Ir Yusri added, “PETRONAS believes that no single entity can drive the energy transition alone, especially in Asia, which is the world's most populous and rapidly developing region. Partnerships with industries, regulators, and institutions like EI are crucial in advancing shared goals, towards creating a sustainable future for the world.”
Energy Institute Chief Executive Officer Dr Nick Wayth said: “We are committed to creating a better energy future for our members and society by accelerating a just global energy transition to Net Zero. This journey includes nurturing the next generation of energy talents to drive the energy transition. I am thrilled to have PETRONAS' support in this endeavour, as we work together to shape future energy leaders and advance sustainable energy solutions.”
The talent programmes mark another milestone in the technical partnership between PETRONAS and the Energy Institute, which focuses on three pillars: promoting decarbonisation and operational excellence through innovative solutions, enabling informed decision-making with expert advice, and nurturing the next generation of energy professionals.
PETRONAS is also the first Southeast Asia-headquartered company to join the chartered professional membership body as a Technical Partner.
The series of talent building initiatives commenced with the Future Energy Leaders (FEL) programme conducted during Energy Asia 2025 with EI being the Guardian Council member and judge. FEL is designed to nurture young professionals from diverse sectors and countries across Asia, equipping them with the knowledge to drive transformative change in the energy sector and related fields.
PETRONAS will also be extending EI’s Executive Leadership in Energy Programme for the ASEAN region, where PETRONAS Leadership Centre will play a strategic role in co-curating a high-impact experience tailored for energy professionals.
Additionally, INSTEP, via P-ETA, will be collaborating with EI towards continuous capability development for energy transition in the Asia Pacific region, specifically in complying with Malaysia’s regulations and requirements.
PETRONAS and EI will also support capacity building in the broader energy transition fields such as Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS), and Energy Management, ensuring a comprehensive approach to empowering future leaders for the energy transition.
SOURCE: PETRONAS