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ADVANCING THE ENERGY TRANSITION
25 OCTOBER – 29 OCTOBER 2021 (MONDAY – FRIDAY)
 
We are ten days away from the Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) 2021!
 
To be held on 25 – 29 October, this year’s theme of “Advancing the Energy Transition” highlights the growing momentum for a more sustainable energy future and green growth. SIEW provides a platform for the discussion of key energy issues and their impact on Asia. EMA’s anchor event, the Singapore Energy Summit, will feature expert views and insights on the energy transformation in ASEAN, diving into the opportunities and challenges in energy investment, innovation and integration.
 
Join us as we continue to bring the world’s leading conferences and exhibitions together in one week, one location.
 
 
SINGAPORE ENERGY SUMMIT 2021
 
*SES is qualified for 4 PDUs by Professional Engineers Board (PEB)
 
The Singapore Energy Summit (SES) facilitates high-level dialogue on energy issues centered on this year’s theme, “Advancing the Energy Transition”.
 
SESSION 2 – RESTRUCTURE: PURSUING GREEN GROWTH

Presented by: ENGIE
Keynote

YB Dato Seri Setia Dr Awang Haji Mat Suny bin Haji Md Hussein
Minister of Energy
Brunei Darussalam

H.E. Alfonso G. Cusi
Secretary of Energy
Republic of the Philippines


Panel Discussion

Low carbon technologies are gaining ground across Asia, from electrification to renewable energy. To support a more sustainable energy future, we must also accelerate efforts towards greener economy and pursue green growth.

This panel will discuss how the economy can be restructured to be greener to accelerate growth and job creation.

  • What would the green economy mean for the future of energy in a low carbon world and sustainability?
  • How do we catalyse the creation of business opportunities and jobs in a green economy while ensuring its inclusivity and a sustainable energy future for all?
  • What are some of the ways in which we can accelerate the greening of industries, cities, buildings and transport in the region?
  • What is the role of private sector in driving green growth?
Speakers

Kazuhisa Yano
Executive Chairman, Chief Asia Representative
Osaka Gas
Professor Kang Seung-Jin
Chairman
Electricity Regulatory Commission (KOREC)
Eric Pang
Director
Electrical and Mechanical Services Department
Hong Kong SAR, China
Thomas Baudlot
CEO Energy Solutions APAC and Country Head South East Asia
ENGIE South East Asia
Audra Low
Chief Executive Officer
Clifford Capital

Moderator
Gauri Singh
Deputy Director-General
International Renewable Energy Agency
SPECIAL SESSION 2: BUILDING REGIONAL INTERCONNECTIVITY

Presented by: Keppel Infrastructure

Keynote
H.E. Dr Sinava Souphanouvong
Deputy Minister for Energy and Mines
Laos People’s Democratic Republic
H.E. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana
Executive Secretary
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia
and the Pacific (UNESCAP)
Panel Discussion

This session explores solutions for advancing the energy transition through increasing cross-border power trade via the regional power grids

  • How should industries and government collaborate to ensure a low carbon future?
  • How would renewable energy certification spur cross-border power trades?
  • What innovations could arise from interconnected regional power grids?

Speakers

Cindy Lim
Chief Executive Officer
Keppel Infrastructure
Mary Burce Warlick
Deputy Executive Director
International Energy Agency
Jimmy Khoo
Chief Executive Officer
SP PowerGrid Limited

Moderator

Tim Rockell
Chairman Energy & Utilities Business Committee
British Chamber of Commerce Singapore
 
SINGAPORE-IRENA HIGH-LEVEL FORUM
 
Time (GMT +8)
 
15:00 – 15:15 hrs
Welcome Remarks & Opening Remarks
Dr Tan See Leng
Minister for Manpower
Second Minister for Trade and Industry
Singapore
Francesco La Camera
Director-General
International Renewable Energy Agency
Session 1: Mobilising Investment to Support Energy Transition

Presented by SMBC
15:15 -16:00 hrs
Keynote
H.E. Dato Lim Jock Hoi
Secretary-General of ASEAN
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
Panel Discussion
H.E. Arifin Tasrif
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources
Republic of Indonesia
H.E. Dr. João Galamba
Deputy Minister and Secretary of State for Energy
Portuguese Republic
Thorsten Herdan
Director General, Energy
Federal Republic of Germany
Gauri Singh
Deputy Director-General
International Renewable Energy Agency
Kaveh Zahedi
Deputy Executive Secretary
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)
Eugene Cheng
Chief Financial Officer
Sembcorp Industries
Seth Tan
Executive Director
Infrastructure Asia

Moderator
Luca Tonello
Managing Director, Structured Finance Department, Asia Pacific
SMBC
Session 2: Shaping an Inclusive and Just Energy Transition

Presented by: Sarawak Energy
16:00 – 16:40 hrs
Keynote
The Rt. Hon. Kwasi Kwarteng
Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
United Kingdom
H.E. Dr Ith Praing
Secretary of State, Ministry of Mines and Energy
Kingdom of Cambodia
H.E. Patricia Espinosa
Executive Secretary
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Panel Discussion

Speakers
Paulo Kautoke
Senior Director, Trade, Oceans and Natural Resources
Commonwealth Secretariat
Datu Haji Sharbini Suhaili
Group Chief Executive Officer
Sarawak Energy
Isabel Chatterton
IFC Regional Industry Director
Infrastructure and Natural Resources - Asia and Pacific

Moderator

Gauri Singh
Deputy Director-General
International Renewable Energy Agency

Session 3: The Role of Technology in Driving the Energy Transition

16:40 – 17:20 hrs
Keynote
  • The Hon. Lily D' Ambrosio MP, Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change, Minister for Solar Homes, Victoria Australia
  • H.E. Nguyen Hong Dien, Minister of Industry and Trade, Socialist Republic of Vietnam
  • H.E. Michał Kurtyka, Minister of Climate and Environment, Republic of Poland
Panel Discussion
Dechen Tsering
Regional Director and Representative for Asia and the Pacific
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Lei Zhang
Chief Executive Officer
Envision Group
Barbara Noonan
Chief Executive Officer, Grid Solutions, Asia Pacific, China & Japan
GE Renewable Energy
Brian D. Byrne
Managing Director
Siemens Energy Pte Ltd in Singapore
17:20 -17:30 hrs

Closing Remarks

Dr Tan See Leng
Minister for Manpower
Second Minister for Trade and Industry
Singapore
Gauri Singh
Deputy Director-General
International Renewable Energy Agency
 
 
 
 
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Discuss how to advance the energy transition from 25 – 29 October.
 
 
 
 
SIEW 2021 Sponsors:
The Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) is made possible by the support of our sponsors. For more information about sponsorship opportunities with SIEW, you may contact Serene Chua at Serene_chua@ema.gov.sg.
 
 
 
About the Organisers:
 
The Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) is an annual platform for energy professionals, policymakers and commentators to discuss and share best practices and solutions within the global energy space. SIEW 2021 will be held in a hybrid format with both onsite and online components from the 25 - 29 October at Marina Bay Sands.
 
 
 
The Energy Market Authority (EMA) is a statutory board under the Singapore Ministry of Trade and Industry. Through its work, EMA seeks to forge a progressive energy landscape for sustained growth. It aims to ensure a reliable and secure energy supply, promote effective competition in the energy market and develop a dynamic energy sector in Singapore. Visit www.ema.gov.sg for more information.
 
 
 
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