07.28 PM

We’re enjoying an evening of dance and music as delegates attend the week’s first evening networking reception after Day 2’s programme of SIEW. Join us for some food and wine at Level 4 now!

07.07 PM

SIEW Energy Insights this year brought together energy experts to share their perspectives on: renewables (DNV GL), the energy transitions in Germany (Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy) and Japan (the Sasakawa Peace Foundation), nuclear (World Nuclear Association) and energy security (International Energy Forum).

Mr Ng Wai Choong from @EMA_sg is giving the opening remarks for #SIEW2017 Energy Insights. pic.twitter.com/29UgHsbyFG

— SingaporeEnergyWeek (@SIEW_sg) October 24, 2017

According to our ETO17, humanity will start to use less energy. Find out more in the #EnergyInsights at #SIEW2017 pic.twitter.com/c05JdA60vV

— DNV GL - Energy (@DNVGL_Energy) October 24, 2017

We tend to forget that #renewables have a much higher efficiency than #coal #EnergyInsights #SIEW2017 pic.twitter.com/MAwYYBRvJm

— DNV GL - Energy (@DNVGL_Energy) October 24, 2017

Useful lessons from Germany and Japan on how they are navigating their #energy transitions at #SIEW Energy Insights #SIEW2017 pic.twitter.com/H3L8pfFsaz

— EMA_sg (@EMA_sg) October 24, 2017

"More than 2/3 of 60 #nuclear reactors under construction are sited in Asia." Now at the 3rd session of SIEW Energy Insights. #SIEW2017 pic.twitter.com/3TfSSSM706

— EMA_sg (@EMA_sg) October 24, 2017

Join our last #SIEW2017 Energy Session to discuss Global #Energysecurity with Dr Sun Xiansheng, Secretary General, @ief_dialogue. pic.twitter.com/i2H4b4YaKV

— SingaporeEnergyWeek (@SIEW_sg) October 24, 2017

06.48 PM

The fourth edition of the Asia Clean Energy Summit (ACES) opened today at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.

Asia’s leading thought leadership platform on clean energy technology, policy and finance, organised by the Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS) was officiated by Dr Koh Poh Koon, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Trade and Industry and Ministry of National Development. Read the full article.

06.38 PM

06.35 PM

For the inaugural Singapore-IEA Forum, energy leaders across government, industry and international organisations gathered to address energy policy, investments, disruptions in Asia.

Check out the highlights from Singapore-IEA Forum:

05.50 PM

A small increase in investment will set Southeast Asia on a sustainable pathway, said Mr Toshiyuki Shirai, a senior energy analyst from the International Energy Agency (IEA).

Mr Shirai was speaking ahead of the first panel session “The Energy Investment Challenge in Asia – Powering Growth while Financing the Clean Energy Transition” at the inaugural Singapore-IEA Forum, which seeks to address the investment gap in the region. Read the full article.

05.30 PM

How do we rethink energy in this new age? We must relook how we produce, store and give access to energy. Energy players share their thoughts on navigating the changes in industry.

04.51 PM

The International Energy Agency (IEA) launched its Southeast Asia Energy Outlook 2017 today at the inaugural Singapore-IEA Forum held as part of SIEW 2017.

Southeast Asia is a rising energy force, said Mr Keisuke Sadamori, Director of Energy Markets and Security at IEA. Countries in this region are among the most dynamic in the global energy system. Read the full article.

02.21 PM

Singapore, as an Association Country of the IEA, will be partnering with the agency on two key initiatives for the region, said Dr. Koh Poh Koon, Senior Minister of State, Ministry Trade and Industry and the Ministry of National Development, during his opening address at the inaugural Singapore-IEA Forum, held this morning at SIEW.

The first initiative is the Singapore-IEA Regional Training Hub, to provide greater access to IEA expertise. The second is today’s Forum – a platform for global energy leaders to discuss the future of energy markets.

The IEA has projected that Asia’s energy demand will continue to increase rapidly, and so Dr. Koh said that there is a growing need to invest in energy infrastructure and technological solutions in Asia to ensure that the region has access to affordable, sustainable and reliable energy. But energy access remains an important issue. Over 500 million people in Asia lack access to modern energy services. In order to help unlock the economic potential of Asia, we can channel capital to bankable projects and promote enabling environments for new business models today.

For today’s Forum, Singapore and IEA have curated a programme to help energy players better understand the landscape and to discuss solutions. The outcomes of today’s discussions will be shared at the upcoming IEA Ministerial Meeting in November.

Stay tuned for more highlights from Dr. Koh’s full address.

12.33 PM

The Asia Clean Energy Summit opened today, with an address by Dr Koh Poh Koon, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Trade and Industry and Ministry of National Development, and a welcome address by Edwin Khew, Chairman of the Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS).

Edwin Khew of @SEASingapore: "Transition towards #renewables and clean technologies is irreversible". #ACES2017 #SIEW2017 pic.twitter.com/Cclljsczfm

— SingaporeEnergyWeek (@SIEW_sg) October 24, 2017

Senior Minister of State, Dr Koh Poh Koon of @MTI_Sg, delivering his opening address as GOH for #ACES2017 #SIEW2017 pic.twitter.com/rx4Sgh1ux3

— SEAS (@SEASingapore) October 24, 2017

SMS Dr Koh Poh Koon of @MTI_sg, visiting the exhibitions here at #ACES2017, part of #SIEW2017. pic.twitter.com/DeF4uFglHi

— SingaporeEnergyWeek (@SIEW_sg) October 24, 2017

The inaugural Singapore – International Energy Agency (IEA) Forum started today, where panellists are discussing energy investment challenges, financing and policies.

SMS Dr Koh Poh Koon of @MTI_sg, is on stage now to give the opening address for the inaugural #Singapore - @IEA Forum. #SIEW2017 pic.twitter.com/WFCleNG5Ko

— SingaporeEnergyWeek (@SIEW_sg) October 24, 2017

Southeast Asia, India and China are the engine of future #energy demand growth together accounting for almost 60% of the global increase to 2040. #SIEW2017

— Lionel (@chootx) October 24, 2017

@IEA @KeisukeSadamori at #SIEW2017: #renewables to quadruple share of SE Asia fuel mix by 2040 - but policy is vital pic.twitter.com/Pwr1HX0CYT

— LR Energy (@LREnergy) October 24, 2017

11.38 AM

The growth for renewable energy is “unstoppable”, said Mr Adnan Z. Amin, Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) during his keynote at the Singapore Energy Summit: Integrating Renewables.

In 2016, more than half of net additional global generation capacity, or 161 gigawatts (GW), came from renewables.

Even traditional and established oil and gas producers are pursuing renewable energy. China is set to invest US$360 billion in renewables by 2020, while Russia and Saudi Arabia have launched roadmaps to develop their renewable energy potential. Read the full article

10.23 AM

Industry leaders talk to us about energy interconnectivity and supply chains, industry transformation, developments in renewables, disruption of business models and more on SIEW Live.

10.20 AM

Singapore is laying the groundwork for a clean and efficient energy future, Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean said in his Singapore Energy Lecture at SIEW 2017. Read the full article

Watch the highlights of yesterday’s Singapore Energy Lecture.

Missed Day 1 of SIEW? Catch up on what happened yesterday here.

09.40 AM

This year we celebrate a decade of SIEW, bringing the world’s leading minds together to discuss and exchange insights on our most critical energy issues.