Kuala Lumpur, 16 December 2024 – PETRONAS today introduced the Energy Asia Awards as part of Energy Asia 2025, an initiative to recognise outstanding achievements and leadership in advancing a just energy transition.
In line with the Conference theme, ‘Delivering Asia’s Energy Transition’, the awards seek to showcase innovators and companies delivering impactful solutions to address the region’s growing energy demand, reduce CO2 emissions as well as promote systemic changes towards sustainability while prioritising people and communities at the core of the energy transition.
These awards have been designed to complement Energy Asia’s comprehensive agenda of constructive dialogues between global leaders and business executives on how Asia can achieve a sustainable future that tackles emissions while preserving its ability to pursue economic growth and social progress.
PETRONAS Senior General Manager, Energy Asia & Strategy, Planning and Governance, Group Strategic Relations and Communications, Datin Arni Laily Anwarrudin, commented: “The world of energy is interconnected and no single industry can address the energy transition alone. It is a monumental task that demands collective effort and collaboration from all stakeholders”.
She added, “As such we are pleased to introduce the Energy Asia Awards, designed to recognise and celebrate individuals, organisations and initiatives leading the charge in shaping a cleaner, sustainable future – serving as an inspiration for others to follow.”
Winners will be announced during the Conference Reception and also given the opportunity to participate in the Conference programmes.
The awards will honour excellence across two themes:
Eureka Award spotlights entrepreneurs and companies tackling environmental challenges by accelerating decarbonisation efforts and enhancing resource efficiency in the energy landscape through ground-breaking technologies and innovations. Entries shall demonstrate:
Innovation: New approach to an environmental challenge, driving climate action.
Impact: Measurable business and environmental benefits.
Scalability: Potential for replication in various contexts.
Sustainability: Long-term environmental and economic viability.
Timescale: Activity during 2023-2024, from pilot to commercialisation stage.
Trailblazer Award honours changemakers and organisations committed to creating inclusive growth that supports socioeconomic development in the areas of education, environment and energy security. Entries shall demonstrate:
Alignment: Matches entity’s goals, uses social impact standards.
Innovation: Unique solutions for energy transition challenges.
Impact: Tackles social inequalities, empowers marginalised groups.
Replicability: Can be applied in various contexts.
Sustainability: Long-term benefits for communities and the entity.
Timescale: Activity in 2023-2024, evaluated over 2-5 years.
Key dates:
6 January 2025: Energy Asia Awards Submissions open (video and whitepaper)
31 March 2025: Energy Asia Awards Submissions close
15 May 2025: Finalists announcement
15 June 2025: In-person Finalists pitch
16 June 2025: In-person Energy Asia Awards Ceremony
Further details will be made available on officialenergyasia.com on 6 January 2025
