AOGC 2017: Driving a new approach
Despite the challenges facing the energy industry, it is well-placed to meet them, AOGC 2017 hears
The oil and gas sector needs to adapt and innovate if it is to survive in a much-changed operating environment, Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak said at the opening ceremony of the 19th Asia Oil and Gas Conference (AOGC 2017). He highlighted the role that the conference had played in setting the agenda for the industry since it was first held in the 1990s and said that it was just as relevant today as Asian oil and gas firms sought to weather the difficult conditions of recent times and grasp the opportunities that are now opening up. Strong attendance at this year's event, which plays host to 1,300 delegates from 37 countries and 44 companies, reflects AOGC's continued importance as a f
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