MGA President Speaks on the Importance of Gas in the Economic Recovery on WGC Explores Interview Series

MGA is proud to be a part of the WGC Explores Interview Series, where MGA President, Hazli Sham Kassim shared his views as the IGU Regional Coordinator for South and Southeast Asia that has been recently published by World Gas Conference (WGC) on 2nd June 2021.  Moderated by Matthew Doman, IGU Public Affairs, the Asia / Australasia series is also featuring Graeme Bethune, IGU Regional Coordinator and Chairman of Australian Gas Industry Trust.

Initiated by the International Gas Union (IGU) in conjunction with the upcoming World Gas Conference 2022, the WGC Explores is a series of wide-ranging dialogues amongst the industry’s brightest minds and influential voices to foster learning, inspiration and provoke conversations that matter in the energy sector.  In his Regional Coordinator capacity, Hazli Sham shared his view in 30 minutes discussion emphasising the importance of gas in the economic recovery, making its way towards a sustainable energy system in South & Southeast Asia and the world.

During the interview, Hazli Sham highlighted that the gas industry has helped and contributed to Malaysian economies during the last 18 months when the pandemic hits the world.  The gas industry has continued contributing to ensure the security of electricity supply to the healthcare facilities during the pandemic.   In his particular insights, Hazli Sham highlighted the LNG infrastructure development in South & Southeast Asia as a region with the fastest-growing energy needs, positioning gas as the important energy source to ensure the security of supply and to meet the region’s energy demand that is expected to grow triple by 2040.

Watch the full video of WGC Explores Interview Series to hear more from MGA President highlighting the importance of gas in developing a sustainable energy system in South & Southeast Asia available on MGA YouTube Channel at this link