MALAYSIAN GAS SYMPOSIUM
DAY 2
25 NOVEMBER 2021
SYMPOSIUMS
AGENDA
14:00 - 14:30
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION:
"CONTRIBUTION OF NATURAL GAS TO THE NATIONAL ECONOMY"
14:30 - 16:00
PANEL SESSION 2:
"ROLE OF GAS IN LOW CARBON ECONOMY"
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, LNG trade globally is expected to grow this year with higher than expected demand. More LNG exporting and importing terminals are expected to be constructed, making natural gas the preferred fuel due to its cleaner and flexible characteristics. Studies have also shown that gas fired power plants are necessary to expedite the growth of intermittent renewables.
Despite growing demand, international organisations are recommending for an end to exploring new gas fields. Is this realistic when globally demand is actually increasing? Is the important role of gas in clean energy transition not universally recognised?
This panel aims to deliberate on the roles of that gas plays in clean energy transition, how gas can support countries in fulfilling their Paris Agreement commitments and why continued investments on gas projects are important to socio-economic growth.
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
ZAKIAH JAAFAR
DEPUTY SECRETARY GENERAL (POLICY)
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
THE PANELIST
MODERATOR
DR. JEN THOMPSON
Dr Jen Thompson is the Executive Officer at the Australian Gas Industry Trust (AGIT).
She manages the overall operations of this small but significant not-for-profit aimed at improving the capabilities of the gas industry. She also represents Australia on the International Gas Union. Her background is in research and education across government and the gas and mining sectors. She has represented the energy industry and government at the highest levels including sitting on the Coalition of Australian Governments Resources Research and Development Team and co-leading the Critical Minerals Working group. She was recently part of the IGU panel invited to speak to the G20 Energy Group on the role of gas in the global energy transition.
She has a PhD in Business and has lectured in the MBA program.
Her passions include industry development and advocacy and making a difference.
EXECUTIVE OFFICER
AUSTRALIAN GAS INDUSTRY TRUST
