Positioning Timor-Leste for Global Energy Investment: An Interview with ANP President Gualdino do Carmo da Silva
In this exclusive interview, Gualdino do Carmo da Silva, President of Timor-Leste’s National Petroleum Authority (ANP), outlines the country’s bold vision for the future of its oil and gas sector. From leveraging full control over new offshore blocks to enhancing infrastructure and digital transparency, he details the government’s integrated approach to attracting international investment. The discussion covers regulatory reforms, innovation in hydrocarbon recovery, and ANP’s groundbreaking new digital tools designed to boost local business participation. With the 5th Timor-Leste Energy, Mining & Business Forum on the horizon, ANP signals its commitment to a transparent, investor-ready, and inclusive energy future