AOGC delegates seek debate on industry’s future
Optimistic views were heard at the conference amid uncertain times
At a time when the energy sector is going through uncertain times, the Asian Oil & Gas Conference (AOGC) is providing an ideal forum for an industry which, while planning for a buoyant future, is seeking to achieve more with constrained financial resources, according to delegates arriving at the KLCC on Sunday. The mood was underpinned by the belief that the energy sector has a strong future, but requires long-term investment decisions and strong leadership if it is to prosper.“The conference presents an excellent opportunity to hear keynote speeches from the people at the top of the leading companies, because we need to know their views on how we need to go forward from here,” says Mazl
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