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01 February 2024

​The ASEAN Special Senior Officials' Meeting on Energy 2024 and Its Associated Meeting (ASEAN Special SOME 2024)

​The ASEAN Special Senior Officials' Meeting on Energy 2024 and Its Associated Meeting (ASEAN Special SOME 2024) was held on 30 January - 1 February 2024 at the Pullman Hotel and Resort, Luang Prabang, Lao PDR. Representing the Government of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam was Yang Mulia Hajah Farida binti Dato Seri Paduka Haji Talib, Permanent Secretary (Energy) at the Prime Minister's Office, as the ASEAN Senior Official on Energy Leader for Brunei Darussalam. The 26th ASEAN Centre for Energy Governing Council Meeting (26th ACE GC) was also held as part of the associated meeting.

30 November 2023

36th OPEC and Non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting (26th ONOMM)

​The Honourable Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (R) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Minister of Defence II, Brunei Darussalam, attended the 36th OPEC and Non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting (36th ONOMM) held virtually on 30 November 2023.

24 October 2023

The Recent Outage on 17th October 2023

​The Department of Electrical Services (DES), Prime Minister’s Office would like to provide an update to the recent power outage that happened at 11.30 am on the 17th October 2023 affecting majority of the customers across the country. Resources were immediately deployed to minimise the downtime. Supply was restored in stages beginning 3 hours later at 2.20 pm and most customers received the supply at 9.00 pm with full restoration accomplished at 2.22 am.​

25 August 2023

The 41st ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (41st AMEM)and its Associated Meetings

The Honourable Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (R) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Minister of Defence II, attended the 41st ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting and Its Associated Meetings (41st AMEM) held at Bali Nusa Dua Convention Centre, Bali, Republic of Indonesia, from 24th – 26th August 2023. His Honourable Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Minister of Defence II was accompanied by Yang Mulia Pengiran Haji Jamra Weira bin Pengiran Haji Petra, Acting Permanent Secretary (Energy) as Brunei Darussalam's Senior Official for Energy (SOE) Leader, and officials from the Department of Energy at the Prime Minister's Office.


16 August 2023

Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Energy Ministerial Meeting (APEC EMM)

​The Honourable Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (R) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Defence II, is currently in Seattle, USA, attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Energy Ministerial Meeting (APEC EMM) held on 15 to 16 August 2023 at the Seattle Convention Center. His Honourable Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Defence II is accompanied by His Excellency Dato Paduka Haji Serbini bin Haji Ali, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Brunei Darussalam in Washington D.C., USA, and officials from the Department of Energy at the Prime Minister’s Office

10 July 2023

A Just Energy Transition Towards Green and Sustainable Development in Southeast Asia in conjunction with the Brunei Mid-Year Conference and Exhibition 2023 (Brunei MYCE 2023)

​The Department of Energy at the Prime Minister's Office of Brunei Darussalam, in collaboration with the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) and Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) is hosting a two-day seminar to encourage regional knowledge transfer and enhance understanding for an accelerated “just" energy transition. With the theme, “A Just Energy Transition Towards Green and Sustainable Development in Southeast Asia", the seminar brings together regional and local experts, energy players, academia, researchers, government officials, financial institutions and youth to participate in the discussions and deliverables. The seminar is being held from 10th to 11th July 2023 at the International Convention Centre (ICC) as part of a series of seminars, organized in conjunction with the Brunei Mid-Year Conference and Exhibition 2023 (Brunei MYCE 2023). Present as the Guest of Honour during the opening ceremony was Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (R) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Minister of Defence II.

24 June 2023

The 1st Asia Zero Emission Community Senior Officials’ Meeting (ASOM1)

The 1st Asia Zero Emission Community Senior Officials' Meeting (ASOM1) convened in Jakarta, Republic of Indonesia on 24th June 2023. Present at the Meeting as the Head of Delegation from Brunei Darussalam was Yang Mulia Pengiran Haji Jamra Weira bin Pengiran Haji Petra, Acting Permanent Secretary (Energy) at the Prime Minister's Office in his capacity as the AZEC Senior Official Member (ASOM Member) of Brunei Darussalam.

24 June 2023

His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam received in audience His Excellency Haitham Al-Ghais, Secretary General

His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, this afternoon received in audience His Excellency Haitham Al-Ghais, Secretary General of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), who is currently in Brunei Darussalam for a four-day working visit

19 June 2023

41st The ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Energy (SOME) and its Associated Meetings

The ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Energy (SOME) and its Associated Meetings held its 41st iteration (41st SOME) at the ASEAN Secretariat Headquarters in Jakarta, Republic of Indonesia from 19th to 23rd June 2023. Present at the Meeting as the Head of Delegation from Brunei Darussalam was Yang Mulia Pengiran Haji Jamra Weira bin Pengiran Haji Petra, Acting Permanent Secretary (Energy) at the Prime Minister's Office in his capacity as the Senior Official on Energy Leader of Brunei Darussalam.

04 June 2023

35th OPEC and NON-OPEC Ministerial Meeting (35th ONOMM)

The Honourable Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (R) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Minister of Defence II, Brunei Darussalam, attended the 35th OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting (35th ONOMM) held on 4 June 2023 at the OPEC Secretariat, Vienna, Austria. Accompanying The Honourable Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Minister of Defence II were Yang Mulia Pengiran Haji Jamra Weira bin Pengiran Haji Petra, Acting Permanent Secretary (Energy) at the Prime Minister's Office, and officials from the Department of Energy at the Prime Minister's Office.

19 April 2023

Signing Ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding in the field of Energy Cooperation with ERIA

A signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, represented by the Department of Energy at the Prime Minister's Office (DOE PMO) and the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) was held virtually on 19 April 2023.

07 February 2023

Brunei Darussalam Participates in the 9th Asian Energy Ministerial Roundtable (AMER9) and the India Energy Week 2023 (IEW 2023)

The Honourable Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (R) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Minister at the Prime Minister's Office, Brunei Darussalam, is currently attending the 9th Asian Energy Ministerial Roundtable (AMER9) alongside the India Energy Week 2023 (IEW 2023) held at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, Bengaluru, Republic of India from 6 to 8 February 2023. Accompanying the Honourable Minister at the Prime Minister's Office were Yang Mulia Dato Paduka Haji Alaihuddin bin Pehin Orang Kaya Digadong Seri Lela Dato Seri Utama Haji Awang Mohd Taha, High Commissioner of Brunei Darussalam to the Republic of India, and Yang Mulia Pengiran Haji Jamra Weira bin Pengiran Haji Petra, Acting Permanent Secretary (Energy) at the Prime Minister's Office, as well as officials from the Department of Energy at the Prime Minister's Office.

 

26 November 2022

Apply and develop skills gained, students told

Permanent Secretary (Higher Education) at the Ministry of Education Dr Haji Azman bin Ahmad as a member of the Manpower Planning and Employment Council (MPEC) Working Group hoped that students will continue to apply and develop the skills and knowledge that they have gained throughout their 15 months of training, to make full use of them as well as the industry experience to become a valuable asset to their company. Dr Haji Azman also shared that over the last few years, the iSkills and Industrial Skills Qualification (ISQ) programme have been enhanced through the Manpower Industry Steering Committee (MISC) Working Group for Energy with the support of the industry to supply the local talent for manpower demands.


19 November 2022

Prepaid Meter System Upgrade

​The Department of Electrical Services (DES), Prime Minister's Office would like to inform the public that DES will be conducting system upgrades to its prepaid meter system on Monday 26th Rabiulakhir 1444 /21st November 2022 starting from 12.00 am to 6.00 pm.

15 November 2022

Petronas plants 500 trees in Brunei’s Berakas Forest Reserve to celebrate Environmental Day 2022

Petronas Carigali Brunei Ltd (PCBL) planted 500 trees at the Berakas Forest Reserve Recreational Park in Bandar Seri Begawan in conjunction with the company’s annual Environmental Day celebration. 

09 November 2022

Ministerial Interface Meeting on Sustainable Development Agenda under the ASEAN Economic Community

​The Honorable Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (R) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Minister at the Prime Minister's Office, Brunei Darussalam, attended virtually the Ministerial Interface Meeting on Sustainable Development Agenda under the ASEAN Economic Community on 9 November 2022. His Honourable Minister at the Prime Minister's Office was accompanied by Yang Mulia Pengiran Haji Jamra Weira bin Pengiran Haji Petra, Deputy Permanent Secretary (Energy) at the Prime Minister's Office, in his capacity as the Senior Official on Energy Leaders of Brunei Darussalam, as well as officials from the Department of Energy at the Prime Minister's Office.

08 November 2022

SHENA Apprenticeship Scheme Contract Agreement Signing Ceremony

​The Safety, Health and Environment National Authority (SHENA), in collaboration with JobCentre Brunei (JCB) under the Manpower Planning and Employment Council (MPEC), held a Contract Agreement Signing Ceremony for SHENA Apprenticeship Scheme at the Banquet Hall, Prime Minister's Office.

30 October 2022

Mini marts urged to ‘Go Green’

Seventeen store owners from the Tutong District were invited to a briefing session, organised by the Energy Transition Division of the Department of Energy at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), on the Guidelines of energy saving for mini marts at the Seri Kenangan Hall in Pekan Tutong 

27 October 2022

Brunei Darussalam participates in the 15th Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW 2022)

The Honourable Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (R) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Minister at the Prime Minister's Office, Brunei Darussalam, is currently in the Republic of Singapore attending the 15th Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW 2022) held on 25 to 28 October 2022 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands. 

26 October 2022

Laos President visits SEL and BLNG

Laos President visits Seria Energy Lab (SEL) and Brunei LNG Sdn Bhd (BLNG) in Belait District on Tuesday as part of a three-day state visit. 

25 October 2022

Sesi Pemberigaan Mengenai Garisapanduan Penjimatan Tenaga Kepada Kedai-Kedai Runcit

​Jabatan Tenaga di Jabatan Perdana Menteri melalui Bahagian Peralihan Tenaga telah mengadakan satu sesi pemberigaan mengenai 'Garispanduan Penjimatan Tenaga' kepada seramai 30 orang pemilik kedai runcit di Daerah Brunei Muara pada 15hb Oktober 2022, bertempat di Dewan Kemasyarakatan Lambak Kanan. 

25 October 2022

Bilateral Meeting

His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam together with the President of the Lao People's Democratic Republic proceeded to Baitul Mesyuarah for a Bilateral Meeting.

17 October 2022

Brunei-Bangladesh ties deepen

His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam attended meetings with Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina; witnessed the signing ceremony of memoranda of understanding (MoUs) between the Government of His Majesty and the Government of Bangladesh; and visited the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum.

11 October 2022

Joint Media Release for Cooperation on Energy Transition towards carbon neutrality

​The Ministry of Trade, Economy and Industry of Japan (METI) and Prime Minister's Office of Brunei Darussalam emphasise their shared values and close relationship, their common commitment to ambitious action to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement, and their determination to further collaboration on efforts to achieve a net zero emissions future.

27 September 2022

Brunei Darussalam Participates in the Tokyo GX (Green Transformation Week)

​The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) Japan is hosting the Tokyo GX (Green Transformation ) Week, in which ministers, leaders of industry and international organizations engaged in various energy and environment-related international meetings and conferences towards realizing global carbon neutrality with sustainable economic growth, through “green transformation”. The week-long event was held beginning 26 September 2022, in Tokyo, Japan in a hybrid format.​​

15 September 2022

The 40th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting and its Associated Meetings

​The annual ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) and Its Associated Meetings were held virtually from 13th – 16th September 2022. Held in its 40th iteration, the Kingdom of Cambodia hosted and chaired the meeting, virtually. In attendance were the ASEAN Energy Ministers and Heads of Delegation of Dialogue Partners and international organizations. The 40th AMEM was officiated by His Excellency Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, on the 15th September 2022.

13 September 2022

TotalEnergies EP (Brunei) B.V. celebrates 5 successful candidates at Apprenticeship Scheme Programme Signing Ceremony

TotalEnergies EP (Brunei) B.V. held a signing ceremony for the Apprenticeship Scheme Programme where it targets unemployed local graduates and those who are looking for industrial working experience as part of their further studies. The event was held at the Indera Kayangan Ballroom at the Empire Brunei, which featured five successful candidates from the apprenticeship assessment program held earlier this year in May.

03 September 2022

Raising Environmental Awareness through Tree Planting Activities

​Yang Mulia Dato Seri Paduka Awang Haji Matsatejo bin Sokiaw, the Deputy Minister (Energy) at the Prime Minister's Office led some 150 participants to plant 257 tree saplings at the Berakas Forest Reserve’s Biodiversity Park. The event was held on 3rd September 2022.

31 August 2022

Brunei Darussalam's Support in Ensuring Oil Market Stability through the Declaration of Cooperation between OPEC and Non-OPEC Oil Producting Countries

​Brunei Darussalam has been participating in the Declaration of Cooperation (DOC) between OPEC and Non-OPEC Oil Producing Countries, since its inception in December 2016, in recognizing the need for joint cooperation of the oil exporting countries to achieve a lasting stability in the oil market in the interest of oil producers and consumers.


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24 August 2022

Fill Safe, Feel Safe 2022

Brunei Shell Marketing Company Sendirian Berhad (BSM) has launched the Fill Safe, Feel Safe 2022 campaign on 24th August 2022 at the PGGMB Building, LR Floor. This is BSM's fourth series of the campaign since its first launch in 2014.

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