Timor-Leste Energy Investments at ADIPEC 2025

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

Timor-Leste, the newest member of ASEAN in Asia, has a delegation of 15 senior executives from ANP who held productive 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 prospects within the expanding energy portfolio of Timor-Leste.

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 highly productive. The interest from international energy leaders reinforces Timor-Leste's growing role in the region and establishes a strong foundation for collaboration ahead of the 5th Timor-Leste Energy, Mining and Business Forum 2025 and the Licensing Round in 2026."

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

Throughout the exhibition, ANP is hosting visitors at Hall 15, Booth nº15396, showcasing the country’s latest discoveries, financial frameworks, and exemplary projects (Greater Sunrise and Bayu-Undan), as well as providing updates on renewable energy and upcoming investment opportunities.

The delegation will also hold meetings with investors and partners to discuss the upcoming Licensing Round planned for 2026 and aims 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 H.H. Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and brings together over 205,000 participants, 45 ministers, and 250 high-level executives under the theme "Energy. Intelligence. Impact."

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