The towers dominate the skyline and serve as a symbol of the country’s offshore oil wealth.
The serious side of the conference began the following morning as participants from Malaysia and further afield packed the hotel’s main ballroom to discuss and debate the challenges and potential facing both the Southeast Asian and greater global offshore markets. Despite oil prices having plummeted to around $85 per barrel at the time, views on the long-term future of offshore were generally positive as demand for oil is only expected to rise.
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