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Welcome to SIEWCast, a high-level thought-leadership platform launched in commemoration of the 15th Anniversary of the Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) in 2022.

Back for a second season, SIEWCast is produced by the Energy Market Authority (EMA), in collaboration with Singapore Press Holding’s MONEY FM 89.3 and in partnership with ExxonMobil.

This year, the series will continue to bring together energy thought leaders who will share their views on their Net Zero energy transition through to 2050, as well as their strategic insights into our energy future. Each episode will deep dive into a key aspect of the energy sector across different topics, including natural gas, electrification, renewables such as solar, emerging low-carbon alternatives like hydrogen, regional power grids, energy efficiency and energy finance.

Season 2 (2023) Episodes:

Episode 4 Supporting Singapore’s transition from brown to green

Sep 12, 2022, 16:23 PM
Title : Episode 4 Supporting Singapore’s transition from brown to green

Singapore is now one of the world’s most solar-dense cities . Will Singapore reach its net zero target by 2050?  In this episode of SIEWCast, host Rachel Kelly engages Sembcorp Industries’ CEO of Singapore and Southeast Asia, Koh Chiap Khiong in conversation on how Sembcorp is supporting Singapore in its net-zero future.

Show Notes:

In this episode, we discuss…

  1. Sembcorp’s involvement in supporting Singapore’s 2050 net-zero target.
  2. Opportunities for Sembcorp in Southeast Asia.
  3. Steps to ensure a smooth energy transition in the region.
  4. Other technological breakthroughs after natural gas.
  5. How Sembcorp is helping to shape "A Resilient and Sustainable Energy Future" for Singapore.

Key Takeaways:

1:10 | Sembcorp’s strategic plan in transforming their portfolio from brown to green.

1:56| As the largest solar developer in Singapore, Sembcorp has met nearly one-third of Singapore’s 2025 target of 1.5 gigawatts renewables capacity.

2:45 | Solar is not the only solution to achieve net zero. There are other solutions such as hydrogen, carbon capture, utilisation & storage technology.

4:28| With presence in Vietnam and Indonesia, Sembcorp is working towards exporting their capabilities in Southeast Asia.

5:54| To meet energy growth demand in a sustainable way, the energy transition must consider reliability, energy security, and affordability.

6:05| There is a need for clear approaches in funding, energy infrastructure upgrades, reforming regulatory frameworks, and developing green energy skill sets.

9:57| Sembcorp is collaborating with partners in developing low carbon hydrogen technology.

11:10| Besides moving from high to low carbon generation assets, it is important to build a robust ecosystem.

Additional Resources:

Koh Chiap Khiong Bio

Sembcorp’s renewables portfolio [1:56]

Sembcorp’s sustainable solutions [2:45]

Sembcorp’s regional presence [4:28]

Sembcorp’s partnerships in hydrogen trading [9:57]

You can download a copy of the transcript of this episode here.


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This SIEWCast episode is brought to you by Singapore International Energy Week and Money FM 89.3, in partnership with ExxonMobil

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Season 1 (2022) Episodes:

Episode 4 Supporting Singapore’s transition from brown to green

Sep 12, 2022, 16:23 PM
Title : Episode 4 Supporting Singapore’s transition from brown to green

Singapore is now one of the world’s most solar-dense cities . Will Singapore reach its net zero target by 2050?  In this episode of SIEWCast, host Rachel Kelly engages Sembcorp Industries’ CEO of Singapore and Southeast Asia, Koh Chiap Khiong in conversation on how Sembcorp is supporting Singapore in its net-zero future.

Show Notes:

In this episode, we discuss…

  1. Sembcorp’s involvement in supporting Singapore’s 2050 net-zero target.
  2. Opportunities for Sembcorp in Southeast Asia.
  3. Steps to ensure a smooth energy transition in the region.
  4. Other technological breakthroughs after natural gas.
  5. How Sembcorp is helping to shape "A Resilient and Sustainable Energy Future" for Singapore.

Key Takeaways:

1:10 | Sembcorp’s strategic plan in transforming their portfolio from brown to green.

1:56| As the largest solar developer in Singapore, Sembcorp has met nearly one-third of Singapore’s 2025 target of 1.5 gigawatts renewables capacity.

2:45 | Solar is not the only solution to achieve net zero. There are other solutions such as hydrogen, carbon capture, utilisation & storage technology.

4:28| With presence in Vietnam and Indonesia, Sembcorp is working towards exporting their capabilities in Southeast Asia.

5:54| To meet energy growth demand in a sustainable way, the energy transition must consider reliability, energy security, and affordability.

6:05| There is a need for clear approaches in funding, energy infrastructure upgrades, reforming regulatory frameworks, and developing green energy skill sets.

9:57| Sembcorp is collaborating with partners in developing low carbon hydrogen technology.

11:10| Besides moving from high to low carbon generation assets, it is important to build a robust ecosystem.

Additional Resources:

Koh Chiap Khiong Bio

Sembcorp’s renewables portfolio [1:56]

Sembcorp’s sustainable solutions [2:45]

Sembcorp’s regional presence [4:28]

Sembcorp’s partnerships in hydrogen trading [9:57]

You can download a copy of the transcript of this episode here.


  • Sign up for the SIEW newsletter to get notified about future SIEWCast episodes straight to your inbox.

This SIEWCast episode is brought to you by Singapore International Energy Week and Money FM 89.3, in partnership with ExxonMobil

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Meet our host, award-winning journalist Michelle Martin. An anchor for ‘Your Money with Michelle Martin’ on Money FM 89.3., Michelle is a highly sought after moderator at major events, most recently at the Sustainable Innovation Asia 2023 event, The Milken Asia Summit 2021, and the Singapore Fintech Festival 2021. A skilled broadcast interviewer, Michelle is also a popular emcee, and spoken at TEDx Women Singapore.

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