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ICES 2026 - International Conference on Energy Security

International Conference on Energy Security

Driving the global transition to secure, low-carbon and equitable energy systems through the integration of renewables, hydrogen, advanced storage, nuclear technologies and sustainable infrastructure

Penang Waterfront Convention Centre (PWCC) | 8-9 September 2026

Organised by Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)

About the Conference​

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) is pleased to announce the International Conference on Energy Security (ICES), taking place as part of ESTCON2026 from 8 – 9 September 2026.

ICES focuses on driving the global transition to secure, low-carbon, and sustainable energy systems through the integration of renewables, hydrogen, and advanced technologies. The conference will bring together experts from academia, industry, and government to discuss innovations in energy infrastructure, policy frameworks, and resilient supply chains. It offers a unique platform for delegates to share insights, explore research collaborations, and develop solutions that ensure energy security for future generations.

Publication & Indexing

All accepted paper will be published as Springer book chapters. The extended abstract will be published in indexed proceedings as follows:

SCOPUS Indexed

Materials Research Proceedings

IndexingSCOPUS
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Conference Tracks

Track 1: Frontier Technologies for Energy Transition

  • Next-gen renewable integration (hybrid systems, perovskite PV, digital twins for grids)
  • Synthetic energy carriers (green ammonia, hydrogen-derived fuels, e-methanol)
  • AI-driven grid orchestration and autonomous balancing
  • Critical materials resilience and circular value chains for clean-tech components
  • Related and emerging topics aligned with the energy transition theme

Track 2: Advanced Nuclear & Emerging Low-Carbon Systems

  • Small Modular Reactors and hybrid nuclear-renewable microgrids
  • Fusion readiness and cryogenic applications for next-gen reactors
  • Digital nuclear safety, robotics, and predictive maintenance
  • Policy and financing models for equitable nuclear transition
  • Related and emerging topics aligned with advanced nuclear and low-carbon energy systems

Track 3: Hydrogen, Storage & Cross-Sector Coupling

  • Hydrogen clusters and integrated value-chain modelling
  • Large-scale storage (solid-state, cryogenic, hydrogen carriers)
  • Sector coupling: power-to-X and hydrogen-to-industry pathways
  • Safety, transport, and certification frameworks for global hydrogen trade
  • Related and emerging topics aligned with hydrogen systems, energy storage, or cross-sector integration

Track 4: Carbon-Smart Hydrocarbons & Energy System Decarbonisation

  • CCUS industrial hubs and carbon valorisation (mineralisation, e-fuels)
  • Methane abatement and zero-flaring technologies
  • ESG-driven hydrocarbon circularity (produced-water reuse, low-carbon drilling)
  • Next-Generation EOR: AI-Driven Optimization and CCUS Integration
  • Related and emerging topics aligned with carbon management and energy system decarbonisation

Timeline

15 December 2025

Call for Papers

 
31 May ​2026

Deadline for Paper Submission

 
31 May 2026

Notification of Acceptance

 
30 June 2026

Registration Deadline

 
31 July 2026

Payment Deadline

 
8 – 9 September 2026

ESTCON2026 & ICES Conference

 

Call for Papers

Interested participants are invited to submit your paper/abstract at the official conference website.

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