Dialogue addressed energy security, transition, critical minerals, investment and resilient regional supply chains.
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, delivered opening remarks at the Australia–ASEAN Energy Leadership Dialogue in Adelaide, Australia, on 30 September 2026. The session was held as part of the Australia–ASEAN Business Forum 2026 and focused on shared priorities in energy security and transition, critical minerals, investment, resilient supply chains and practical cooperation to advance bankable projects.
The Australia–ASEAN Energy Leadership Dialogue provided a platform for discussion between Australia and ASEAN on key energy and economic priorities. The session took place in Adelaide alongside the Australia–ASEAN Business Forum 2026, bringing attention to areas of cooperation relevant to regional energy security, investment and supply-chain resilience.
In his opening remarks, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn highlighted the importance of addressing shared priorities in energy security and energy transition. Discussions also covered critical minerals, reflecting their relevance to energy systems and investment, as well as measures to support resilient supply chains between Australia and ASEAN.
The dialogue further examined investment opportunities and practical cooperation aimed at advancing bankable projects. These discussions placed emphasis on translating shared priorities into projects capable of attracting investment and supporting cooperation in the energy sector.
The Australia–ASEAN Business Forum 2026 provided the broader setting for the energy leadership dialogue, with the session focusing specifically on issues affecting energy security, transition, critical minerals, investment and supply-chain resilience.
The discussions in Adelaide underscored the range of areas addressed through Australia–ASEAN engagement, including energy cooperation and investment. The dialogue also provided an opportunity to consider practical approaches for developing bankable projects aligned with shared priorities in the energy sector.
Source: ASEAN
