During this exclusive interview, The Energy Circle by IN-VR spoke with João Afonso Fialho, Partner at Vieira de Almeida, about the critical role of legal compliance and ESG integration in Timor-Leste’s energy and resource sectors, the importance of a robust legal framework for attracting investment, strategies for mitigating regulatory risks in emerging jurisdictions, and how legal expertise drives capacity building and equitable development.

During this exclusive interview, The Energy Circle by IN-VR spoke with Weststar Aviation about their pivotal role in supporting the oil and gas industry through safe and reliable helicopter transport, their unwavering commitment to safety and innovation, and their vision for contributing to Timor-Leste's national development and sustainable growth by connecting remote areas and providing essential services like medevac.

In this exclusive interview, The Energy Circle by IN-VR spoke with Benoit Rabaud about the urgent need to develop foundational technical and safety skills, sustainable training ecosystems, and local knowledge transfer in Timor-Leste’s energy sector, alongside strategies for effective governance and preparing the workforce for a decarbonizing, technology-driven future.

During this exclusive interview, The Energy Circle by IN-VR spoke with Altus Oil and Gas Services about their long standing support for Timor-Leste’s upstream operations including Bayu Undan, their commitment to local content and skills transfer, strategic partnership goals at the 5th Timor-Leste Energy, Mining & Business Forum, and their focus on bringing international best practices and innovation to build a sustainable energy sector.

During this exclusive interview, The Energy Circle by IN-VR spoke with Florentino Soares Ferreira, CEO of Iron Fortune, about the company’s decade long commitment to Timor-Leste, early manganese prospects in one of the world’s most under explored jurisdictions, deep local partnerships and capacity building, upcoming geophysics driven exploration, and a long term vision to attract investors to a stable, US dollar based, ASEAN-bound market.

During this exclusive interview, The Energy Circle by IN-VR spoke with Eduardo Gonçalves, Managing Director at TIMOR GAP Pualaca Block, about the completion of FTG, mapping, and 2D seismic over 266 lkm, ongoing SLB/RTS PSDM processing toward Q1 2026 interpretation, and early indications of robust petroleum systems and structural highs positioning Pualaca to attract farm-in partners

In this exclusive interview, The Energy Circle by IN-VR spoke with Andy Butler, CEO of Sunda Energy , about the company’s plans to fast-track the Chuditch gas field, its close collaboration with Timor-Leste’s authorities, and the growing investor confidence in the country’s energy sector.

Timor-Leste is entering a new era of offshore exploration with TIMOR GAP’s Offshore Block, one of the country’s most promising deep-water frontiers. In this interview, Mateus da Costa, Managing Director of TIMOR GAP Offshore Block, discusses the technical breakthroughs behind the Crocodile 3D Seismic survey, the identification of high-potential Jurassic and Triassic targets, and how the company is preparing innovative infrastructure solutions to ensure the timely and sustainable development of future discoveries.

As Timor-Leste enters a new phase of economic transformation and ASEAN integration, Gaurav Sareen, Managing Director of Genexa Advisory, discusses how strategic advisory can help bridge policy and execution. From energy and mining reforms to regional connectivity and sustainable investment frameworks, he shares how Genexa is working to turn Timor-Leste’s ambitions into actionable outcomes that attract global capital and deliver long-term prosperity.

As Timor-Leste takes decisive steps to unlock its untapped mineral wealth, Rafael Danilson Magno de Araujo, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Minerals Authority (ANM), discusses the institution’s role in shaping a responsible and investor-friendly mining sector. From new policy frameworks and exploration opportunities in manganese, copper, gold, and rare earths to inclusive community engagement and environmental governance, he outlines how ANM is laying the foundation for a sustainable and globally competitive mining industry.

During this exclusive interview, The Energy Circle by IN-VR spoke with Julio dos Santos, Air & Ocean Timor-Leste Manager at CEVA Logistics, about CEVA’s 25-year on-the-ground expertise supporting energy and mining operations, its control-tower and AI-driven logistics solutions, and its role in strengthening Timor-Leste’s infrastructure, local capacity, and resilient supply chains through partnerships and innovative technologies.

In this exclusive interview, The Energy Circle by IN-VR spoke with Fabie Reza, Technical Director at Peak Everest, about the company’s early manganese discoveries in Lautém, Timor-Leste’s under explored geology and investment-friendly policies, and their partnership-driven approach to community engagement, capacity building, and transparent governance, laying the groundwork for a modern mining sector that supports national diversification beyond oil and gas.

During this exclusive interview, The Energy Circle by IN-VR spoke with Arcanjo da Silva, Executive Director at TradeInvest Timor-Leste, about the nation’s evolving investment landscape: from new fiscal incentives and digital reforms to strategies for diversification and sustainable growth across key sectors such as agriculture, tourism, and renewable energy.

In this exclusive interview, The Energy Circle by IN-VR spoke with S&P Global Commodity Insights about the Timor Sea’s strong subsurface fundamentals and commercialization hurdles, pre-FID priorities for Kuda Tasi–Jahal, APAC precedents for early production and investor-friendly terms, the role of shipping/trade analytics and price scenarios in project economics, and the key signals that would mark a bankable, multi-project future for Timor-Leste.

As Timor-Leste moves toward a 50 percent renewable energy mix by 2030, Marito Ferreira, President of the Board of Directors at EDTL, EP and Technical Adviser to the Secretary of State for Electricity, Water and Sanitation, outlines the company’s roadmap for modernization, investment, and digital transformation. He discusses how EDTL is expanding reliable power access, integrating renewables into the grid, and building local capacity to shape a sustainable energy future for the nation.

Following its early entry into Timor-Leste’s emerging mining sector, Estrella Resources Limited is positioning itself as a catalyst for sustainable resource development. Managing Director Christopher Daws shares insights into the company’s ongoing exploration projects, its partnership with Murak Rai Timor, and how Estrella aims to help shape a modern, diversified mining industry that supports national growth and regional integration.

In this exclusive interview, The Energy Circle by IN-VR spoke with Jean Vézina, Co-Founder and CEO of Caltech Group, about the company’s evolution from a local project management firm into a multi-sector enterprise. He shares how Caltech’s pioneering recycling initiatives, decades of offshore experience, and commitment to local capacity building are helping drive Timor-Leste’s sustainable growth across both the environmental and energy sectors.

In this exclusive interview, The Energy Circle by IN-VR spoke with Najib Gharib, Managing Director of SLB Australasia, about the company’s 24-year legacy in Timor-Leste, its strategic alliances with national and international partners, and its vision to drive innovation, sustainability, and local talent development across the country’s growing energy sector.

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