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ASCOPE Participates in the 43rd ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting in Kuala Lumpur30/10/2025ASCOPE participated in the 43rd ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) held in Kuala Lumpur, where it highlighted key initiatives and progress in advancing regional energy cooperation. During the meeting, ASCOPE presented updates on strengthening regional energy connectivity, accelerating the development of gas and LNG, and enhancing collaboration in clean energy initiatives across ASEAN. -
ASCOPE as a speaker at ASEAN Energy Business forum (AEBF) 202505/11/2025As part of the ASEAN Energy Business Forum (AEBF) 2025, ASCOPE participated as a speaker in conjunction with the celebration of its 50th anniversary. ASCOPE was honored to open the parallel session titled “Oil and Gas Business Strategies in the Energy Transition Era,” contributing to a strategic dialogue that reflected ASEAN’s collective progress toward energy resilience and sustainability. -
ASCOPE Signs MoC with IOGP to Enhance Regional Energy Cooperation10/10/2025ASCOPE has formally entered into a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP), represented by Mr. Graham Henley, to strengthen collaboration on advancing the energy transition agenda in ASEAN. The MoC was signed on behalf of ASCOPE by Mr. Henricus Herwin, ASIC Executive Director. -
ASCOPE Exploration and Production Task Force (EPTF) Successfully Hosts the 2nd EPTF Forum on Managing Mature Assets in Jakarta, Indonesia22/12/2025The 2nd Exploration and Production Task Force (EPTF) Forum, themed “Managing Mature Assets,” was successfully held on 15 December 2025 in Jakarta, Indonesia. The forum brought together regional experts, industry leaders, and key stakeholders to discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with managing mature oil and gas assets across Southeast Asia. -
ASCOPE, in Collaboration with Partners, Launches the Methane Management Roadmap for Oil and Gas in ASEAN21/01/2026On 13 June 2025, the ASEAN Council on Petroleum (ASCOPE), in partnership with the Global Flaring and Methane Reduction (GFMR) Partnership of the World Bank and the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), officially launched the Methane Management Roadmap for Oil and Gas in ASEAN. The launch marked a significant regional milestone in strengthening collective efforts to address methane emissions within the oil and gas sector. -
ASCOPE University Roadshow at Universitas Pertamina Explores ASEAN’s Energy Transition and Diplomacy03/12/2025The ASCOPE University Roadshow continued its outreach initiatives with a visit to Universitas Pertamina, featuring a session titled “From Oil Rigs to Green Grids: ASCOPE and the Future of ASEAN Energy Diplomacy.” The session served as a platform to engage students in discussions on the evolving energy landscape and ASEAN’s regional energy cooperation. -
ASCOPE University Roadshow at Parahyangan Catholic University: Dialogue on ASEAN Energy and Regional Integration24/12/2025On 18 December 2025, ASCOPE visited Parahyangan Catholic University (UNPAR) as part of its University Roadshow initiative to engage students in discussions on ASEAN’s evolving energy landscape. The session was attended by representatives from ASCOPE and Pertamina Energy Institute (PEI), alongside academics from UNPAR. -
ASCOPE Officially Becomes a Member of Ipieca, Strengthening Commitment to Energy Transition31/12/2025ASCOPE has officially become a member of Ipieca, the global oil and gas industry association focused on advancing environmental performance and supporting the energy transition. This milestone marks an important step in ASCOPE’s efforts to strengthen its role in promoting responsible and sustainable energy development across the ASEAN region. -
ASCOPE Introductory Meeting with Indonesia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs22/09/2025On 17 September 2025, ASCOPE held an introductory meeting with Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, specifically with the Directorate of ASEAN Economic Cooperation under the Directorate General of ASEAN Cooperation. The meeting aimed to formally introduce ASCOPE’s role and mandate, as well as to explore potential avenues for cooperation within the ASEAN framework. -
ASCOPE Conducts Courtesy Visit to Timor GAP to Strengthen Engagement Following Timor-Leste’s Accession to ASEAN28/11/2025ASCOPE conducted a courtesy visit to Timor GAP to acknowledge Timor-Leste’s official accession to ASEAN. This visit served as an important platform to strengthen engagement and foster closer ties between ASCOPE and Timor-Leste within the regional energy landscape.
Country Profiling 2024 is Out Now!
Pertamina, as the ASCOPE Secretary in Charge, has released the Country Profiling Book, a publication that provides an overview of the energy landscape across 10 Southeast Asian countries. This book offers a comprehensive view of the energy sector, including the potential for collaboration among ASCOPE members. This document marks Pertamina’s strong commitment to strengthening cooperation, both through Government (G2G) and business-to-business (B2B), as one of the objectives of the ASCOPE Secretariat for the next five years, from 2024 to 2029.
ASCOPE Decommissioning Guidelines Rev. 01 has launched!
The ASCOPE Decommissioning Guidelines (ADG) Revision 1 provides a unified framework for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible decommissioning of oil and gas facilities within ASCOPE member states. It references key international conventions, industry standards, and regional regulations, ensuring alignment with global best practices while addressing ASEAN-specific contexts. This milestone, achieved through the collaborative efforts of the ASCOPE Exploration and Production Task Force.
ASEAN PETROLEUM SECURITY AGREEMENT (APSA)
The new ASEAN Petroleum Security Agreement or APSA is a covenant among Member States that establishes petroleum sharing scheme aimed at assisting Member State(s) in time of emergencies due to petroleum supply shortages. To date, APSA has already been fully ratified by ten (10) Member States namely Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
TRANS ASEAN GAS PIPELINE PROJECT (TAGP)
One of the most significant initiatives of ASCOPE, the Trans ASEAN Gas Pipeline (TAGP) Project is envisioned to “establish interconnecting arrangements of electricity and natural gas in ASEAN” to ensure greater security and sustainability of energy supply in the region.
