US-ASEAN Business Council Leads Delegation to 43rd ASEAN Ministers of Energy Meeting

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The US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) successfully led a delegation of six leading U.S. companies to the 43rd ASEAN Ministers of Energy Meeting (AMEM) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from October 14 to 17, 2025. The mission aimed to foster multi-stakeholder strategy, advance public-private cooperation, and highlight the U.S. private sector's contributions to ASEAN's energy sector. The delegation met with senior officials from the ASEAN Secretariat, Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (Malaysia), Department of Energy (Philippines), Ministry of Industry and Trade (Vietnam), and the U.S. Department of State.

Key Takeaways:

  • The US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) led a delegation of six leading U.S. companies to the 43rd ASEAN Ministers of Energy Meeting (AMEM) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from October 14 to 17, 2025.
  • The delegation, led by Dr. James Andrade and Isabelle Neo, included representatives from ConocoPhillips, Excel Services Corporation, I Squared Capital, Micron Technology, and S&C Electric.
  • The mission focused on energy security, low-carbon solutions, renewable energy development, and grid modernization, with an emphasis on aligning policy frameworks with private sector innovation.
  • Dr. James Andrade stated that the U.S. private sector continues to be a catalyst in ASEAN energy markets through investment, technology transfer, and project development, particularly in renewables, grid modernization, and oil & gas infrastructure.
  • The delegation met with senior officials from the ASEAN Secretariat, Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (Malaysia), Department of Energy (Philippines), Ministry of Industry and Trade (Vietnam), and the U.S. Department of State.

Statistics:

  • 43rd ASEAN Ministers of Energy Meeting (AMEM) was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • 6 U.S. companies participated in the delegation, including ConocoPhillips, Excel Services Corporation, I Squared Capital, Micron Technology, and S&C Electric.
  • 5 ASEAN countries' officials were met during the bilateral meetings, including officials from the ASEAN Secretariat, Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (Malaysia), Department of Energy (Philippines), Ministry of Industry and Trade (Vietnam), and the U.S. Department of State.
  • Dr. James Andrade led the delegation as Chief Representative in Singapore and Senior ASEAN Advisor.
  • The U.S. private sector continues to invest in ASEAN energy markets, particularly in renewables, grid modernization, and oil & gas infrastructure.

Sources:

  • The U.S.-ASEAN Business Council (USABC)
  • Press release: "USABC Leads Business Delegation to the 43rd ASEAN Ministers of Energy Meeting (AMEM) in Kuala Lumpur" (October 18)