PM TO OFFICIATE AOGC 2009

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Najib Razak will officiate the 14th Annual Asia Oil & Gas Conference (AOGC 2009) themed, "Collective Approach In The New Paradigm", which will be held from June 7-9, at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre here.

AOGC 2009 will address issues affecting all sectors within the oil and gas
industry; especially at a time when the global financial crisis continues to
pose grave challenges to the world economy, said Petronas in a statement here
Tuesday.

Among the areas to be discussed will be the issues and challenges involving
both the producers and consumers in ensuring energy security and continuous
supply; continued geopolitical instability and heightened security concerns in
key oil and gas producing regions.

Also on agenda will be the issue of global warming and climate change which
could adversely impact future growth in conventional and unconventional oil and
gas production; rising costs of exploration and production; and critical talent
shortage leading to imbalance of the industry's investment growth.

This annual conference by Petronas is to be co-managed by The Conference
Connection Inc; Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER); and PFC Energy.

Among the leaders and speakers expected to attend the event will include
heads of multinational companies and corporations such as the chief executive of
Royal Dutch Shell, The Netherlands, Jeroen van der Veer, Asean
Secretary-General, Dr. Surin Pitsuwan, Chairman of PFC Energy, USA, J. Robinson
West and chief economist for Asia, Deutsche Bank, Hong Kong Michael Spencer.

Chairman and chief executive officer of FACTS Global Energy Group, USA, Dr
Fereidun Fesharaki will provide updates on the outlook of the industry.

This year, the conference is expected to attract more than 1,200
participants.
-- BERNAMA