SIEW 2013: Singapore International Energy Week 2013 to underscore new energy realities

Singapore, 27 March 2013 – 1. The Energy Market Authority (EMA) today announced the theme for the 2013 Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW)--"New Horizons in Energy".

2. Now into its sixth year, the annual week-long event will once again bring together energy leaders from both the public and private sectors to share their perspectives on energy opportunities and challenges. With Asia leading the global demand for energy, SIEW provides the strategic platform for energy discussions going forward.

3. Last year, some 11,000 delegates and 240 media journalists from more than 60 countries convened on SIEW, where the list of luminaries included global energy thought leaders Dato' Sri Peter Chin Fah Kui, Minister Of Energy, Green Technology And Water, Malaysia; Soulivong Daravong, Minister of Energy and Mines, Lao PDR; Maria van der Hoeven, Executive Director, International Energy Agency (IEA); and Jose Maria Figueres, Former President of Costa Rica.

4. SIEW 2013 will be held from 28 October to 1 November at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.

About Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW)

The 6th annual SIEW 2013 is the foremost platform for top policymakers, energy practitioners and commentators to discuss energy issues, strategies and solutions. SIEW brings together the world's leading conferences, roundtables, exhibitions, workshops and networking events from across the energy spectrum of oil & gas, clean and renewable energy, and energy trading in one week, in one location. Please visit www.siew.gov.sg for further information.

About the Energy Market Authority

The Energy Market Authority (EMA) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Trade and Industry. Our main goals are to ensure a reliable and secure energy supply, promote effective competition in the energy market and develop a dynamic energy sector in Singapore. Through our work, we seek to forge a progressive energy landscape for sustained growth. Please visit our website at www.ema.gov.sg for more information.

For media queries, please contact:

Ng Tze Yong
WATATAWA Consulting for the Energy Market Authority
Tel: +65 6592 6980
Email: tzeyong@watatawa.asia