AGP Executive Report

Offshore Energy & Marine Environment: Fugro has won a contract to run deepwater site characterization surveys for Timor-Leste’s Greater Sunrise and Bayu Undan gas developments, using geophysical, seismic and autonomous underwater vehicle work (plus environmental surveys) in waters over 3,000m, with mobilization planned for Q3 2026 and offshore operations in Q4. ASEAN Integration & Regional Support: Timor-Leste’s ASEAN push continues with Vietnam offering to share experience ahead of Timor-Leste’s 2029 chairmanship, including cooperation in agriculture, food security, digital transformation, tourism and connectivity. Climate & National Cooperation: Indonesia’s Megawati Soekarnoputri proposed joint climate action and research links with Timor-Leste, including work to tackle El Niño and drought risks. Renewable-leaning Mobility & Clean Air Lessons: While not Timor-Leste-specific, regional moves toward cleaner transport—like Mandaue City’s public hearing on regulating electric tricycles—highlight how policy can shift emissions and urban air quality. Community Sanitation Support: An Australia-based fundraiser will back ongoing Atauro Island projects, including scholarship support and a composting toilets sanitation effort. Water, Waste & Governance Signals: Regional reporting on fisheries compliance exchanges and integrated waste programs underscores the same theme: enforcement, local participation, and practical systems matter for sustainability.

Offshore Energy Survey: Fugro has won a contract to run deepwater site characterization surveys off Timor-Leste for the Greater Sunrise and Bayu Undan gas developments, using geophysical, seismic and autonomous underwater vehicle work even in waters over 3,000 meters, with mobilization planned for Q3 2026 and offshore operations in Q4 for about three months. Oil & Gas Development: Timor-Leste’s petroleum authority ANP has approved Finder Energy’s field development plan for the Kuda Tasi and Jahal Project, paving the way toward a final investment decision after redevelopment of the Petrojarl I FPSO, subsea wells and related infrastructure, alongside environmental studies. Regional Climate Cooperation: Indonesia’s Megawati Soekarnoputri urged joint climate action with Timor-Leste, including work to tackle El Niño and drought risks, plus research links through Indonesia’s BRIN. Biodiversity & Marine Conservation Loss: Conservation groups mourned marine scientist Dr. Kent Carpenter, whose work helped shape marine biodiversity protection efforts in the Philippines and beyond. Community Support for Atauro: An Australia-based fundraiser will back ongoing Atauro Island projects, including education scholarships and a sanitation effort focused on composting toilets. ASEAN Integration & Environment: Vietnam says it will share experience with Timor-Leste as ASEAN chairmanship planning approaches, including cooperation areas that touch tourism and environment.

Timor-Leste–ASEAN ties: Vietnam’s Chargé d’Affaires Pham Binh Dam says Vietnam will share experience with Timor-Leste ahead of its ASEAN chairmanship in 2029, with cooperation flagged in agriculture, food security, digital transformation, tourism, connectivity and investment. Energy and environment: Singapore’s Global Group has started building a US$10m fuel storage terminal in Liquica, with plans to store millions of litres of diesel and petrol—raising questions for local air, water and coastal management as capacity expands. Climate cooperation: Former Indonesian President Megawati urges joint climate action with Timor-Leste, including work to tackle El Niño and drought risks, plus research links through BRIN. Fisheries governance: A regional fisheries officer exchange between Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste focuses on compliance and monitoring to help curb illegal fishing. Marine conservation: The death of marine scientist Kent Carpenter is mourned for work that helped advance protection of vulnerable marine biodiversity. Learning and resilience: A science-education piece highlights how Timor-Leste’s push for better lab access can change how students learn and test ideas.

Marine Biodiversity & Safety: Conservation International and a UN project official mourned the killing of marine scientist Dr. Kent Carpenter, whose work helped advance marine biodiversity conservation in the Philippines. Local Governance & Environment: In Mandaue City, grassroots groups say they need stronger government support to respond to both environmental crises and poverty, pushing for closer CSO-LGU cooperation. Clean Energy & Air Quality: Mandaue held public hearings on an ordinance allowing tricycle operators to shift to electric tricycles without changing existing routes or franchises. Fisheries & Illegal Fishing: A fisheries officer exchange between Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste focused on compliance, monitoring, and enforcement to better tackle IUU fishing. Oil & Gas Development: Timor-Leste’s petroleum authority approved Finder Energy’s Kuda Tasi-Jahal field development plan, paving the way toward a final investment decision. Climate Cooperation: Indonesia’s Megawati urged climate cooperation with Timor-Leste, including joint work on El Niño and drought risks. Regional Diplomacy: Vietnam inaugurated its embassy office in Dili and offered to share experience with Timor-Leste ahead of ASEAN chairmanship.

Offshore Oil Decision: Timor-Leste’s petroleum regulator ANP has approved Finder Energy’s field development plan for the Kuda Tasi and Jahal project in the Timor Sea, clearing the way toward a final investment decision and outlining a phased build using the redeployed Petrojarl I FPSO plus three subsea production wells. Regional Climate Cooperation: Indonesia’s Megawati Soekarnoputri urged deeper climate action with Timor-Leste, including joint work to tackle El Niño and drought risks, and proposed a comparative study on nationalism through Indonesian institutions. ASEAN Pathway Support: Vietnam says it is ready to share its experience with Timor-Leste ahead of ASEAN chairmanship in 2029, with talks focused on agriculture and food security, digital transformation, tourism, connectivity, and investment. Fisheries Compliance Exchange: A fisheries officer exchange between Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste aims to strengthen monitoring and enforcement to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. Public Health & Environment: While not in Timor-Leste, Hawai‘i reported a new travel-related dengue case and urged residents to cut mosquito breeding by removing standing water—an easy reminder for vector control at home.

Timor-Leste Energy Watch: Singapore’s Global Group has started building a US$10 million fuel storage terminal in Liquica, with plans to finish in 10 months and expand storage by 2030—an upgrade that could tighten fuel supply control as the country grows. Offshore Oil Milestone: Timor-Leste’s petroleum regulator ANP has approved Finder Energy’s Kuda Tasi–Jahal field development plan, clearing the way toward a final investment decision and future offshore production. Regional Fisheries Cooperation: Timor-Leste is exchanging fisheries compliance know-how with Papua New Guinea under a program targeting illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, including port checks and vessel monitoring practices. ASEAN & Environment Diplomacy: Vietnam says it will share experience with Timor-Leste ahead of ASEAN chairmanship in 2029, with talks also covering agriculture, food security, tourism, and environment-linked cooperation. Climate Action Link: Indonesia’s Megawati Soekarnoputri urged climate cooperation with Timor-Leste, including joint work to tackle El Niño and drought risks. Plastic Waste & Livelihoods (Regional): In the Philippines, Naval (Biliran) is turning plastic waste into school furniture through its Resiklo solid waste program.

Plastic-to-value waste action: In Naval, Biliran, the municipality is tackling rising garbage (about 5 tons to 10 tons a day) by turning plastic waste into school furniture and livelihoods through its Resiklo solid waste program, alongside Luntian for restoring degraded areas. Clean transport policy: Mandaue City held a public hearing on an ordinance to regulate electric tricycles, letting existing operators shift to e-trikes without gaining extra franchises, keeping routes the same while requiring registration and safety compliance. Timor-Leste energy push: Singapore’s Global Group has started building a US$10 million fuel storage terminal in Liquica, aiming to strengthen fuel supply control as Timor-Leste’s growth plans accelerate. Offshore development milestone: Timor-Leste’s petroleum regulator ANP approved Finder Energy’s Kuda Tasi and Jahal field development plan, paving the way toward a final investment decision. Regional climate cooperation: Vietnam says it will share experience with Timor-Leste ahead of ASEAN chairmanship, including work on agriculture and food security and other practical cooperation areas. Fisheries compliance link: A fisheries officer exchange between Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste focuses on stronger monitoring and enforcement to combat illegal fishing.

ASEAN & Regional Cooperation: Vietnam says it’s ready to share experience with Timor-Leste ahead of the country’s ASEAN chairmanship in 2029, with talks in Dili covering agriculture and food security, human resources, digital transformation, tourism, and connectivity. Energy & Environment: Singapore’s Global Group has started building a US$10 million fuel storage terminal in Timor-Leste (Liquica), with plans to store millions of litres of diesel and petrol and expand capacity later—raising questions for local fuel handling and environmental safeguards as demand grows. Oil Project Progress: Timor-Leste’s petroleum regulator ANP has approved Finder Energy’s field development plan for the Kuda Tasi and Jahal project, clearing the way toward a final investment decision and phased offshore development. Fisheries & Compliance: A fisheries officer exchange between Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste focused on strengthening compliance and monitoring to help combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. Climate Cooperation: Indonesia’s Megawati urges climate cooperation with Timor-Leste, including joint work on El Niño and drought risks.

ASEAN & Regional Cooperation: Vietnam says it’s ready to share its experience with Timor-Leste ahead of the country’s ASEAN chairmanship push, with talks in Dili covering agriculture and food security, skills, digital transformation, tourism, connectivity, and investment. Climate Action & Drought Risk: Indonesia’s Megawati Soekarnoputri urged climate cooperation with Timor-Leste, including joint work to tackle El Niño and drought risks, plus research and innovation links. Energy & Environment: Singapore’s Global Group has started building a US$10 million fuel storage terminal in Timor-Leste, targeting 10-month completion and adding millions of litres of diesel and petrol storage—an expansion that could reshape local fuel supply and demand. Offshore Oil Governance: Timor-Leste’s petroleum regulator ANP approved Finder Energy’s field development plan for the Kuda Tasi-Jahal project, clearing the way toward a final investment decision, with environmental studies cited as part of the process. Fisheries Compliance: A regional fisheries officer exchange between Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste focused on monitoring and enforcement to help combat illegal fishing, including port inspections and vessel tracking practices. Blue Economy & Resilience: UNDP highlights how Pacific “blue economy” growth depends on digital inclusion to help communities better withstand climate shocks like cyclones. Loss & Damage Funding: A UN loss-and-damage fund update shows delays in approving first projects, with demand far outstripping available resources.

Oil & Energy: Singapore’s Global Group has started building its first Timor-Leste fuel storage terminal in Liquica, a US$10 million tank farm planned to finish in 10 months, with 3.5 million litres of diesel and 2.5 million litres of petrol, aiming to strengthen fuel supply control and support retail, wholesale, and port/naval deliveries. Offshore Development: Timor-Leste’s petroleum regulator ANP has approved Finder Energy’s Kuda Tasi–Jahal field development plan, clearing the way toward a final investment decision, with phased production wells and subsea infrastructure tied back to the Petrojarl I FPSO. Fisheries Cooperation: Timor-Leste is exchanging fisheries compliance know-how with Papua New Guinea under a regional push against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, including port inspections, vessel monitoring, and catch documentation. Climate & Food Security: Indonesia’s Megawati urged climate cooperation with Timor-Leste, including joint work on El Niño and drought risks, while broader coverage highlights how fuel and fertiliser pressures can threaten food supplies. Marine Conservation: IUCN’s Green List programme featured Coral Triangle marine protected area progress, including support across Timor-Leste and other CT6 countries.

Fisheries Compliance Boost: Timor-Leste and Papua New Guinea are strengthening regional fisheries enforcement through a Fisheries Officer Exchange focused on monitoring, port inspections, vessel tracking, catch documentation, and licensing—aimed at tackling illegal fishing. Climate Cooperation Push: Indonesia’s Megawati Soekarnoputri urged deeper climate action with Timor-Leste, including joint work to address El Niño and drought risks and a comparative study on nationalism using Indonesian institutions. Oil Development Step Forward: Finder Energy says Timor-Leste’s petroleum regulator approved the Kuda Tasi and Jahal field development plan, clearing the way toward a final investment decision and future offshore production. Loss & Damage Funding Delays: The UN’s loss and damage fund is still deciding its first projects, with demand far outstripping available money—leaving vulnerable communities waiting for recovery support. Blue Economy Debate: Civil society warns that “blue economy” projects like marine protection and offshore wind can widen inequality unless coastal communities in the Pacific have real say in design and governance. Health & Environment Reminder: A travel-related dengue case was reported on Oʻahu, with health teams urging mosquito-breeding cleanup by removing standing water.

Climate Cooperation: Indonesia’s Megawati urged climate action with Timor-Leste, proposing joint research and work to tackle El Niño and drought risks. Energy & Environment: Timor-Leste’s petroleum regulator ANP approved Finder Energy’s Kuda Tasi–Jahal field development plan, clearing the way toward a final investment decision and future offshore expansion. Disaster & Health: In the Philippines, ashfall from Mt. Kanlaon reached parts of Cebu, with health and environmental officials warning about respiratory and water contamination risks; meanwhile, Mandaue suspended classes and advised mask use and staying indoors. Vector-Borne Disease: Hawai‘i reported a new travel-related dengue case on Oʻahu and urged residents to cut mosquito breeding by removing standing water. Blue Economy & Governance: UNDP highlighted how Pacific “blue economy” growth depends on stronger digital systems for resilience and transparency, while activists warned coastal communities must have a real say in ocean projects. Loss and Damage Funding: The UN’s loss-and-damage fund delayed first project approvals, citing overwhelming demand versus limited resources.

Timor-Leste Energy Update: Timor-Leste’s petroleum regulator ANP has approved Finder Energy’s Kuda Tasi and Jahal field development plan, clearing the way toward a final investment decision and future offshore oilfield development in the Timor Sea. Climate Cooperation: Indonesia’s Megawati Soekarnoputri urged deeper climate action ties with Timor-Leste, including joint work on El Niño and drought risks. Blue Economy & Resilience: UNDP highlights how Pacific “blue economy” growth needs stronger digital inclusion and climate adaptation tools so coastal livelihoods can better withstand cyclones and shocks. Loss and Damage Funding: A UN loss-and-damage fund is delaying first project approvals as demand far outstrips available money, leaving vulnerable communities waiting longer after disasters. Biodiversity & Oceans: IUCN reports progress on the Green List programme for Coral Triangle marine protected areas, including support for Timor-Leste in strengthening protected-area governance. Regional Food Pressure: A farmer warning flags rising fuel and fertiliser pressures that could worsen food shortages—an issue that matters for food security planning across the region.

Climate Diplomacy: Indonesia’s former president Megawati Soekarnoputri urged deeper climate cooperation with Timor-Leste, including joint work on drought risks and El Niño, plus research links through BRIN. Food Security Pressure: A new farmer warning says Australia’s fuel and fertiliser squeeze could cut food production, with “Super El Niño” forecasts adding to uncertainty. Oil & Environment Governance: Timor-Leste’s petroleum regulator ANP approved Finder Energy’s Kuda Tasi and Jahal field development plan, clearing the way toward a final investment decision and future offshore expansion. Public Health & Mosquito Control: A travel-related dengue case was reported on Oʻahu, with health teams pushing mosquito control and urging people to remove standing water. Landmine Safety Knowledge Sharing: Japan and Cambodia expanded demining training for Ukraine, sharing detector use and mechanical demining know-how under a broader initiative. Disaster Risk Messaging: Road clearing and flash-flood advisories continued in Davao Occidental, urging residents to stay home unless travel is essential. Blue Economy Debate: UNDP highlights how Pacific “blue economy” growth needs stronger digital inclusion to help communities cope with climate shocks.

Landmine safety cooperation: Japan and Cambodia are expanding demining know-how sharing through the Japan-Cambodia Landmine Initiative, including training for Ukrainian officials on landmine detectors and mechanical demining, with 60 officials trained so far. Oil and environment governance: Timor-Leste’s petroleum regulator ANP has approved Finder Energy’s field development plan for the Kuda Tasi and Jahal offshore project, clearing the way toward a final investment decision and outlining a phased plan using the redeployed Petrojarl I FPSO plus subsea wells and infrastructure. Public health and mosquito control: Hawai‘i DOH reported a new travel-related dengue case on Oʻahu and urged residents to cut standing water to reduce mosquito breeding and prevent any local spread. Climate finance delays: The UN’s loss and damage fund board will consider its first project package in December after receiving nearly 180 proposals, with frustration over the gap between urgent needs and limited available funding. Blue economy and inclusion: Civil society warns that “blue economy” projects like offshore wind and marine protection can deepen inequality unless coastal communities in places like the Pacific are involved early in planning, financing, and governance.

Climate Finance: The UN’s Loss and Damage fund is delaying its first project approvals until December, after nearly 180 proposals flooded in for about $2.8 billion while only $250 million is available (with $100 million to be released), leaving communities frustrated over the gap between needs and support. Disaster & Health: Cebu officials warn that volcanic ash from Mt. Kanlaon can irritate lungs, eyes and skin, and may contaminate drinking water; residents are urged to limit outdoor time and use well-fitted N95/KN95 masks. Food & Nature: Nutrition Month’s theme links healthy eating to healthy ecosystems, warning that pollution, environmental damage and climate change can cut harvests and fisheries. Blue Economy & Resilience: A UNDP piece argues Pacific ocean growth needs stronger digital infrastructure so fisheries, marine tourism and renewable energy can better withstand climate shocks. Marine Conservation: IUCN highlights progress on the Coral Triangle’s marine protected area push, including the IUCN Green List programme supporting Timor-Leste and other member states. Energy & Environment: Finder Energy received Timor-Leste’s regulator approval for the Kuda Tasi and Jahal offshore oilfield development plan, moving the project toward a final investment decision.