$50 the "sweet spot" to keep energy investments flowing, says Petronas CEO
Muhammad Taufik, President & Group CEO of Petronas, shares the company's long-term goals and outlook for oil markets amid the conflict in the Middle East. He joins 'Squawk Box Asia' on the sidelines of the 2025 Energy Asia in Kuala Lumpur.
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