Timor-Leste Energy Investments at ADIPEC 2025

London, United Kingdom - The National Petroleum Authority of Timor-Leste (ANP) has initiated its participation in ADIPEC 2025 with strong involvement from the international energy community and high-level discussions.

Timor-Leste, the newest ASEAN member in Asia, has a delegation of 15 senior executives from ANP that has engaged in fruitful discussions with major global players such as CNPC, Shell, Mubadala, Oxy, Chevron, ExxonMobil, XRG, and Dragon Oil. The discussions focused on collaboration opportunities and investment possibilities within Timor-Leste's expanding energy portfolio.

Francelino A. Xavier-Conceição, ANP Timor-Leste Exploration and Development Executive Director, stated on the first day of ADIPEC that the interest shown by the international community has been extremely positive. "The first day of ADIPEC 2025 was very productive. The interest from international energy leaders reinforces Timor-Leste's growing role in the region and lays a strong foundation for future collaboration ahead of the 5th Timor-Leste Energy, Mining and Business Forum 2025 and the 2026 Licensing Round."

The participation of ANP in ADIPEC highlights Timor-Leste's increasing importance in the energy and investment landscape of Southeast Asia. Since its historic recognition as the 11th Member State of ASEAN on October 26, 2025, Timor-Leste has been strengthening its partnerships that support sustainable resource development and regional energy integration.

During the fair, ANP is hosting visitors at Hall 15, Booth nº15396, showcasing the country's latest discoveries, financial frameworks, and flagship projects (Greater Sunrise and Bayu-Undan), and providing updates on renewable energy and upcoming investment opportunities.

The delegation will also hold meetings with investors and partners to discuss the next Licensing Round planned for 2026 and will attempt to generate interest ahead of the 5th Timor-Leste Energy, Mining and Business Forum 2025, which will take place in Dili from November 24-26, 2025. This forum serves as an international platform for energy, mining, and infrastructure investments.

ADIPEC 2025 is being held under the patronage of UAE President H.H. Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, bringing together over 205,000 participants, 45 ministers, and 250 top executives under the theme “Energy. Intelligence. Impact.”

The ANP delegation will continue its meetings throughout the week to promote Timor-Leste's vision for sustainable growth and position the country as the next strategic energy frontier in Southeast Asia.