Malaysia, Thailand strengthen energy ties with new joint development area agreements, says Akmal Nasrullah

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir, who is on a two-day working visit to Thailand, said the agreements, signed in conjunction with Gastech 2026 here, would ensure continuity in the development of the block while reinforcing investor confidence and supporting the energy security of both countries.

Akmal said the move came at an important time as natural gas continued to play a major role in Malaysia’s energy system and socioeconomic growth, with the fuel projected to account for 56 per cent of the country’s total primary energy supply (TPES) by 2050.

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