Providing clean, secure, and affordable natural gas to customers in new and growing markets around the world, AG&P is at the vanguard of the global energy transition. Alex Gamboa, President and Managing Director of Global Business Development for AG&P Industrial and CEO of AG&P Americas, tells us more.
LEADING THE ENERGY TRANSITION
Over the years, Asia Pacific’s (APAC) oil and gas industry has evolved from finding itself at an impasse of import-dependency and limited infrastructure to being one of the most dynamic global regions for energy growth.
“Historically, the APAC region focused heavily on upstream development, but today we’ve seen a shift towards integrated, large-scale infrastructure, energy security, and low-carbon solutions,” introduces Alex Gamboa, President and Managing Director of Global Business Development for AG&P Industrial and CEO of AG&P Americas.
One of the biggest pushes has been towards the energy transition, with both government and the private sector prioritising liquefied natural gas (LNG) and renewables as critical bridges to a more sustainable future.
This shift presents significant opportunities for companies like AG&P, who offers end-to-end, integrated infrastructure solutions.
Alongside these opportunities, challenges remain with supply chain disruptions, inflationary pressures, and a complex geopolitical climate, all of which continue to test the industry’s limits.
Such difficulties have pushed companies to innovate via modularisation and vertically integrated delivery models – areas in which AG&P is particularly strong.
“This is a pivotal time to lead with agility and innovation, and we are proud to help meet APAC’s evolving energy needs with speed, quality, reliability, and sustainability,” he reflects.
“This is a pivotal time to lead with agility and innovation, and we are proud to help meet APAC’s evolving energy needs with speed, quality, reliability, and sustainability”
Alex Gamboa, President and Managing Director of Global Business Development, AG&P Industrial and CEO, AG&P Americas
A GLOBAL OPERATION
International infrastructure company AG&P is focused on accelerating access to natural gas in high growth markets across the APAC region and beyond.
Its core business focus is on the development and operation of LNG infrastructure and logistics, providing fully integrated solutions across the entire value chain.
AG&P’s competitive advantage lies in its ability to deliver end-to-end ecosystems – from terminals, storage, and regasification units to downstream distribution, trucking logistics, and delivery to end-users such as power plants, industrial facilities, commercial fleets, and households.
“We combine the roles of infrastructure developer and operator, enabling faster and more sustainable value creation for our clients,” Gamboa details.
With offices and facilities in the Philippines, AG&P Industrial plays a central role in the company’s engineering and construction activities, offering full-asset lifecycle engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, installation, and commissioning (EPFCIC) and operations and maintenance (O&M) services, supporting major energy and infrastructure projects worldwide.
AG&P’s commercial and corporate headquarters are situated in Singapore, supporting regional growth and strategic partnerships.
In India, meanwhile, through THINK Gas, formerly AG&P Pratham, the company has built a vast network of pipelines, compressed natural gas (CNG) stations, and distribution systems that serve millions of homes, vehicles, businesses, and industries, operating across 12 exclusive concessions in South
and Northwestern India.
“With several hundred operating CNG stations and thousands of kilometres of pipeline, we are actively connecting 10 million households to the natural gas grid,” he outlines.
AG&P’s footprint continues to expand across key APAC markets and beyond, where it is actively developing LNG terminals and downstream networks.
STANDING OUT FROM THE COMPETITION
Whilst the majority of industry players rely heavily on third party providers, AG&P is differentiated by its vertically integrated business model.
Having built seamless, end-to-end capabilities – from EPFCIC to modularisation, logistics, and O&M – this model allows the company to develop, own, and operate its infrastructure assets with unmatched efficiency, speed, and control.
“Our strength as a vertically integrated company allows us to deliver solutions faster and at higher quality whilst reducing risk for our clients,” Gamboa insights.
This comprehensive approach means AG&P is agile whilst maintaining the discipline required to sustain quality and accountability and ensure results.
“It’s not just a business model – it’s a competitive advantage that enables us to reshape energy and industrial infrastructure delivery in high-growth markets,” he adds.
Elsewhere, AG&P’s proven track record in executing complex, high-quality projects on time and within budget also sets it apart.
For example, INEOS Project ONE is a major milestone in the company’s 125-year history as AG&P Industrial’s first ever project in Europe.
A breakthrough operation, it underscores the company’s ability to compete and deliver world-class modules on a global scale.
“We were selected from amongst the top 15 global fabrication yards to support this €4 billion+ initiative, which is the largest industrial investment in Europe in more than two decades,” Gamboa prides.
Being chosen by INEOS was a strong validation of AG&P’s capabilities and proven ability to meet stringent European quality and safety standards.
“The trust we built with both Wood and INEOS during the bidding process was also critical, as we demonstrated not only technical strength but also a commitment to collaboration and transparency,” he continues.
This project has firmly positioned AG&P Industrial as a trusted partner for EPFCIC and modularisation work – not just in Europe but across the global energy and industrial sectors.
“Our strength as a vertically integrated company allows us to deliver solutions faster and at higher quality whilst reducing risk for our clients”
Alex Gamboa, President and Managing Director of Global Business Development, AG&P Industrial and CEO, AG&P Americas
PROJECTS AND PARTNERSHIPS
AG&P’s recent entry into the geothermal space reflects its commitment to enabling the global energy transition through its sustainable infrastructure solutions.
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For example, last year it began work on the Biliran II Geothermal Project in the Philippines, which focuses on harnessing geothermal resources to generate electricity.
“Whilst we are still in the early development stages of the project, it represents a strategic move to diversify our clean energy portfolio and leverage our modular construction expertise for the country’s renewable energy initiatives,” Gamboa explains.
Building on this momentum, AG&P signed an exclusive memorandum of understanding (MoU) in June this year in partnership with Royal Eijkelkamp – part of a select group of Dutch companies honoured with ‘Royal’ designation from the King of Netherlands.
“Royal Eijkelkamp is renowned for its durable, handcrafted equipment and smart solutions for soil and water research, monitoring, and sampling, leveraged to jointly pursue geothermal and infrastructure projects in Indonesia,” he informs.
This partnership is aligned with the Indonesian government’s ambitious goals to accelerate renewable energy development and improve energy access across the archipelago.
“This collaboration brings together AG&P’s infrastructure delivery capability and Royal Eijkelkamp’s deep expertise in sub-surface investigation and geothermal resource mapping,” Gamboa tells us.
Together, the two companies are positioned to support the end-to-end lifecycle of geothermal projects in the region – from site exploration and development to construction and operations.
AG&P sees geothermal energy as a resilient, baseload renewable source, and its aim is to unlock its full potential in partnership with governments, communities, and technology leaders.
A BRIGHT FUTURE
Currently, AG&P’s key priority is to drive growth by expanding both its geographic reach and the scope of its service offerings.
Regarding the former, the company will soon begin an important energy project in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (PNG), and anticipates other major undertakings in the country over the next five years.
“It’s the imminent and emerging opportunities in PNG that initially drove our interest to enter the market,” Gamboa reveals.
Looking ahead, the company is accelerating its involvement in the energy transition. Beyond oil and gas, desulphurisation, and decarbonisation, it is taking on projects in LNG, renewables, carbon capture, molecular recycling, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), highlighting its commitment to a low-carbon future.
For example, AG&P has recently secured a key role in an SAF project in Australia alongside its geothermal projects in the Philippines and Indonesia.
The company is also expanding its global footprint, building on successful projects in Europe whilst deepening its presence in the US and Latin America through its AG&P Americas subsidiary.
“Everything we do is aligned with our goal to be the trusted partner for delivering complex, mission-critical industrial and energy infrastructure worldwide across the full asset lifecycle,” Gamboa passionately concludes.
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