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ASCOPE Marked a Historic Milestone for the Organization by Officially Launching its Charter during the 50th ASCOPE Council Meeting held in Bangkok09/10/2025The ASEAN Council on Petroleum (ASCOPE) marked a historic milestone with the official launch of the ASCOPE Charter during the 50th ASCOPE Council Meeting held in Bangkok, Thailand. -
ASCOPE Strengthens Global Energy Collaboration at Council Meeting 2025 in Bangkok07/10/2025Bangkok, 1 October 2025 — The ASCOPE Council Meeting (ACM) and CEO Strategic Dialogue 2025 was successfully held in Bangkok, Thailand, hosted by PTT and organized in collaboration with the ASCOPE Secretariat (ASIC Office). -
Introducing the 50th Years Anniversary ASCOPE21/02/2025As we welcome the new year, ASCOPE is proud to celebrate its 50th anniversary (1975-2025). This milestone marks a renewed commitment to inclusivity and sustainability as the pillars of our journey forward.
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ASCOPE Decommissioning Guidelines Rev. 01 has launched!19/02/2025The 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. -
ASCOPE Exploration & Production Task Force Benchmarking and Field Trip 2025 to Rokan Block Indonesia25/06/2025On June 24–25, 2025, the ASCOPE Exploration & Production Task Force (EPTF) held its Benchmarking & Field Trip to Rokan Block Indonesia hosted by Pertamina Hulu Rokan
Over 25 delegates from ASCOPE Member Countries explored PHR’s approach to managing mature assets, from Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) to steamflood technologies, plus insightful technical sessions in Pekanbaru, Minas, and Duri.
A great platform for sharing knowledge and strengthening regional collaboration under ASCOPE’s initiative on Managing Mature Assets. -
ASCOPE 9th Mid-Year Task Force Meeting Successfully held in Singapore25/04/2025Singapore LNG Pte Ltd successfully held the ASCOPE 9th Mid-Year Task Force Meeting 2025 from 23–25 April 2025 at the Conrad Singapore Marina Bay.
The meeting successfully brought together key regional stakeholders to engage in impactful discussions on advancing energy collaboration within ASEAN.
We extend our appreciation to SLNG and all ASCOPE members for their valuable contributions to these important forums. -
Methane Leaderip Program 2.0 Booklet Has Been Launched!23/01/2025We are pleased to announce the publication of the ASEAN Energy Sector Methane Leadership Program (MLP) Booklet, a collaborative effort by USAID-SPP, ASCOPE, and ACE.
This booklet showcases the achievements of the MLP 1.0: Capacity Building on Methane Emissions Management, and introduces its successor—MLP 2.0: Turning Capacity into Action. -
Pertamina Officially Assumes Role as ASCOPE Secretary in Charge for 2024-202908/10/2024At the 49th ASCOPE Council Meeting on October 2, 2024, in Selangor, Malaysia, PetroVietnam officially handed over the role of ASCOPE Secretary in Charge (ASIC) to Pertamina for the 2024-2029 term. In a ceremonial event attended by ASCOPE Council members, Dr. Tran Hong Nam, outgoing ASIC from 2019 to 2024, passed the leadership to Henricus Herwin, Senior Vice President of Strategy & Investment at PT Pertamina (Persero). This transition signals a pivotal shift in ASCOPE's leadership, with Pertamina poised to lead key regional energy initiatives over the next five years.
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.
