Operational excellence key to Asean's energy transition – TNB
KUALA LUMPUR: Operational excellence must go beyond cost efficiency to strengthen grid resilience, enhance real-time system visibility and support the safe and reliable integration of renewable energy as Asean’s energy landscape continues to evolve.
KUALA LUMPUR: Dr Mohd Fadzil Mohd Siamhe, Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) chief strategy and ventures officer, emphasized during the 3rd Asean Operational Excellence Summit 2026 (OPEX 2026) that operational excellence is crucial beyond mere cost efficiency. TNB's transformation is driven by integrating data, digital technologies, and advanced analytics into grid operations.
Continual investments in network modernisation, predictive asset management, and enhanced incident response capabilities allow TNB to improve reliability, minimize service disruptions, and deliver secure, resilient electricity supply. The company also stresses the importance of investing in a skilled and future-ready workforce, as technology is a key enabler but operational excellence ultimately depends on people.
TNB remains committed to strengthening technical capabilities through continuous upskilling, digital enablement, and a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement. Dr Siamhe further highlighted that Asean's energy future will be shaped by technological advancement and stronger regional collaboration, including knowledge sharing, operational benchmarking, and deeper partnerships among Asean utilities.
The OPEX 2026 conference gathered regional utilities and industry leaders to exchange insights and best practices on strengthening operational performance amidst the region's rapidly changing energy landscape.
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