This session will explore the evolving offshore oil and gas landscapes of Australia and Timor-Leste, examining how each nation is advancing exploration and development while responding to shifting global energy dynamics, domestic energy security needs, and economic priorities. Key discussion points include:

• Australia's Offshore Development and CCS Leadership – focusing on Australia’s competitiveness in the Asia-Pacific LNG value chain, ongoing offshore development, and the country’s emerging position as a regional leader in offshore CCS development, including the role of government & regulatory bodies in enabling investment, project certainty, and timely execution.

• Timor-Leste’s Emerging Opportunities – highlighting Timor-Leste’s recent entry into ASEAN, its revitalised regulatory and fiscal regime, and the opportunities to attract new investors, unlock exploration potential, and accelerate offshore field development, with support from government & regulatory bodies to strengthen transparency, stability, and investor confidence.