SIEW Day 3 (31 October 2018)
SIEW Day 3 (31 October 2018)
Signing off from Day 3 of SIEW
9.30 PM
We had another great day of speaker sessions and exhibitions! Here’s what some of our speakers and delegates had to say about the energy landscape and why it is imperative to invest, innovate and integrate.
We’d love to hear about your key #SIEW2018 highlights! Come join us at the SIEW Live studio, on level 4 in the foyer.
The Role of Nuclear in a Sustainable Energy Future
09.00 PM

With electricity demand expected to accelerate up to the year 2050, satisfying this demand in a sustainable manner will require countries to consider all available energy options, including nuclear energy. Ms Agneta Rising, Director General, WNA focused on the significance of nuclear energy in fulfilling this demand at the launch of the World Nuclear Performance Report 2018 Asia Edition this afternoon.
A Glimpse into the Future of Energy
08.00 PM

With the world’s energy system expected to become significantly cleaner, more affordable, and more reliable over the next three decades, it is important that businesses, investors, and governments understand the importance of this seismic shift. Mr Ditlev Engel, CEO of DNV GL-Energy, offered this insight this afternoon as part of his presentation of the Energy Transition Outlook 2018, the firm’s independent forecast of the global energy future from now till 2050.
Energy Insights: Perspectives for a Changing Landscape
07.15 PM
Opening SIEW Energy Insights, Mr. Ngiam Shih Chun, Chief Executive of the Energy Market Authority (EMA) of Singapore, highlighted the need for energy leaders to share their global perspectives. Doing so is particularly important now, he said, as technological transformations and digitalisation rapidly change how we generate, store, and use energy.
“SIEW Energy Insights continues to grow in popularity, attracting the global #energy community with its focus on sharing energy perspectives.” shares Mr Ngiam Shih Chun of @EMA_sg #SIEW2018 pic.twitter.com/XLEpXFmpBK
— SingaporeEnergyWeek (@SIEW_sg) October 31, 2018
Mr. Ngiam Shih Chun introduced DNV GL and the World Nuclear Association to provide insights relevant to the global energy community. DNV GL focused on power supply and use, with the regional launch of its Energy Transition Outlook 2018
By 2050, 70% of global #electricity generation will come from #renewables, specifically #wind and #solar - Ditlev Engel shares @DNVGL_Energy Energy Transition Outlook at #SIEW2018
— Lee Guo Rui (@leegr8) October 31, 2018
The challenge of the #energytrilemma is not about #affordability, but how we can integrate into a system that was built for older purposes and #energysources#ETO2018 #SIEW2018 pic.twitter.com/DtYX5hYWvc
— DNV GL - Energy (@DNVGL_Energy) October 31, 2018
RT @DNVGL_Energy: We need #longterm vision, proven #technologies and #marketresilience to finance variable #renewables#ETO2018 #SIEW2018 #greenbonds #projectfinance #equityinvestment pic.twitter.com/b5BYbD52YT
— Institute High Tech (@ukrphysics) October 31, 2018
The World Nuclear Association then launched its World Nuclear Performance Report 2018 Asia Edition
.@AgnetaRising, Director General of @WorldNuclear, launched the World #Nuclear Performance Report 2018 - Asia Edition at #SIEW2018. The global fleet of nuclear reactors has maintained its high availability since 2000, with a capacity factor of 81%. @SIEW_sg pic.twitter.com/StkIDSoqp3
— Neo Yue Zheng (@neo_yue_zheng) October 31, 2018
Nuclear generation in #Asia has increased by 44% in the past 5 years, generating close to 1/5 of the world’s nuclear #electricity. 2/3 of new reactors that are due to start up in 2018/2019 are also being built in Asia. - @AgnetaRising of @WorldNuclear #SIEW2018 pic.twitter.com/iabzPSJhMp
— SingaporeEnergyWeek (@SIEW_sg) October 31, 2018
Getting Ready for the Challenges of a Digital Energy Sector
06.45 PM
Digitalisation of the energy space comes with risks, but opportunities as well. With century-old power system practices being turned on its head in an increasingly digital world, energy sector players must be prepared to deal with the risks that come along with this transformation. Speakers at the second panel session of the Singapore-International Energy Agency (IEA) Forum highlighted three key challenges in particular.
Views from SIEW Energy Insights
06.00 PM
Mr. Ngiam Shih Chun, Chief Executive of the Energy Market Authority (EMA) of Singapore, welcomed DNV GL for the regional launch of its Energy Transition Outlook 2018 report and the World Nuclear Association for the launch of its World Nuclear Performance Report 2018 Asia Edition.
Both were shared against the backdrop of technological transformations and digitalisation, which are together changing the ways in which we generate, store and use energy.
Ditlev Engel, CEO of DNV GL – Energy, and Carlos Albero, Global Finance Segment Leader of DNV GL – Energy, offered an independent forecast of our energy future through 2050. They looked at energy demand and supply globally, as well as in Southeast Asia and nine other regions.
Carlos Albero of @DNVGL_Energy shares that we have proven #technology to transform the #energy market. What we need to make the market flourish is a long term vision and market references to learn from. #SIEW2018
— SingaporeEnergyWeek (@SIEW_sg) October 31, 2018
#Electricity demand will increase by more than two folds, with #solar and #wind generated #energy projected to account for 70% of this increase - Ditlev Engel, CEO of @DNVGL_Energy. #SIEW2018
— SingaporeEnergyWeek (@SIEW_sg) October 31, 2018
Carlos Albero, our #Finance segment leader shares that by #2050, #GDP and #populationgrowth will be decoupled.
— DNV GL - Energy (@DNVGL_Energy) October 31, 2018
To learn more, download our #ETO2018 at https://t.co/0RDp9y55xx#SIEW2018 #EnergyInsights pic.twitter.com/GEOlrFoOIy
The #Power Sector can rethink #electricity market mechanism, build flexibility in the #powergrid and #invest in #renewables, grid and #EnergyStorage. Ditlev Engel @DNVGL_Energy at #SIEW2018
— Lee Guo Rui (@leegr8) October 31, 2018
Agneta Rising, Director General, and Dr Jonathan Cobb, Senior Communication Manager of the World Nuclear Association (WNA), reported on the construction and operational performance of nuclear reactors in the region and worldwide.
.@AgnetaRising & @JonathanWorldNu of @WorldNuclear discuss the construction & operational performance of nuclear reactors in the region & worldwide. They also review recent nuclear news & case studies highlight examples of reactor construction & operation. #SIEW2018 pic.twitter.com/s9S8vUq2Pb
— SingaporeEnergyWeek (@SIEW_sg) October 31, 2018
They highlighted the efficiency and low environmental impact of nuclear energy.
To meet the #nuclear industry's Harmony goals, harmonised #regulatory processes are required to provide an internationally consistent, efficient and predictable nuclear licensing regime without compromising #safety and security - @AgnetaRising of @WorldNuclear #SIEW2018 @SIEW_sg
— Neo Yue Zheng (@neo_yue_zheng) October 31, 2018
"Only about a truckload of fuel is required to power a nuclear reactor for a year. The best bit about the waste generated is that none of it is released into the environment." - Agneta Rising @AgnetaRising @WorldNuclear #SIEW2018 #nuclear @SIEW_sg
— Ryan Yap (@ryap0) October 31, 2018
There are things that need to be corrected for us to provide a more consistent & #efficient nuclear licensing regime: #energy market failures, multiple layers of country-specific regulations & misconceptions of nuclear safety benefits. - @AgnetaRising of @WorldNuclear #SIEW2018
— SingaporeEnergyWeek (@SIEW_sg) October 31, 2018
Digital Solutions Will Transform the Energy System
05.30 PM
With global energy systems undergoing rapid and profound transformation, panelists spoke about the role of decentralisation, data analytics, and blockchain in the energy systems of the future.
Thoughts from the Singapore-IEA Forum: Digitalisation in the Energy Sector
04.30 PM
As global energy systems continue to undergo changes such as digitalisation, the process of doing so throws up important questions regarding energy systems of the future.
Singapore’s Minister for Trade and Industry, Mr Chan Chun Sing points out in his Opening Remarks at the Asian Clean Energy Summit that Singapore plays an important role in developing new financial models to meet new and emerging financing needs.
“Exploring ways #digitalisation can help us optimise the production of energy - this is important as @IEA has projected #ASEAN’s demand for #energy to increase by two thirds by 2040.” says Mr Chan Chun Sing of @MTI_Sg #SIEW2018
— SingaporeEnergyWeek (@SIEW_sg) October 31, 2018
Singapore will play an important role in capitalising #digitalisation to develop business models to meet new financing needs to cater to the #energy market in Singapore and beyond - Minister Chan Chun Sing, @MTI_Sg #SIEW2018
— SingaporeEnergyWeek (@SIEW_sg) October 31, 2018
Keynote speaker, Aya Yoshida, Head of Asia Pacific and Partnership Division at the International Energy Agency (IEA) presented the IEA’s findings on mega-trends in the innovation and evolution of energy systems. She pointed out how digitalisation has been lauded as a way to optimise our standard of living and reduce our energy consumption.
Aya Yoshida, Head of Asia Pacific and Partnership, @IEA at SG-IEA Forum #SIEW2018: #Digitalisation could optimise the use of #Transportation and hence reduce its #Energy consumption by half.
— Lee Guo Rui (@leegr8) October 31, 2018
But at the same time, Ms. Yoshida says, digitalisation can also create privacy concerns, making it vital to anonymise the data gathered by new energy systems to safeguard consumers’ privacy.
Digitalisation could optimise our standard of living but could create privacy concerns - Aya Yoshida
— harivinag (@harivinag1) October 31, 2018
Head of Asia Pacific and Partnership Division,@IEA #SIEW2018 @SIEW_sg
Aya Yoshida: smart electricity meters carry privacy concerns as they can reveal who is doing what and when — this is one UK household pic.twitter.com/e6sSNP7Vg0
— Leslie Shaffer (@LeslieShaffer1) October 31, 2018
In the opening panel discussion, a diverse group of senior executives addressed wide ranging issues such as policymaking, financing and what it takes to achieve a smart energy future.
The scale of #Energy projects is reducing, which will reduce the barrier to finance them: @dbsbank CEO Piyush Gupta #SIEW2018
— Lee Guo Rui (@leegr8) October 31, 2018
Follow us on Twitter, @SIEW_sg and check out #SIEW2018 for the latest updates and energy insights from our events!“We are at the forefront of technological change. There are certain trends that are irreversible, notably the decentralisation and decarbonisation of the #energy market.” shares Mr Wong Kim Yin, Group CEO of @SPGroupSG #SIEW2018
— SingaporeEnergyWeek (@SIEW_sg) October 31, 2018
ADS: Digital Transformation of the Downstream Energy and Chemicals Industry
04.00 PM
Dr. Koh Poh Koon, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Trade and Industry, spoke about the important role of the downstream Energy & Chemicals sector in meeting increasing energy demand at the Asian Downstream Summit.
As the global energy system shifts, it shouldn’t be business as usual, especially as new technologies such as cloud computing, data analytics and artificial intelligence have unlocked new opportunities for the industry.
Collaboration and partnership continue to be key themes in the energy discussion. As ASEAN Chair, Singapore has spearheaded several efforts on digitalisation with ASEAN partners, and international counterparts such as the International Energy Agency (IEA). And closer to home, Singapore companies are already upgrading their technological capabilities to ready themselves for a more digitalised energy future – this includes upskilling the workforce to fully capture the opportunities opened up by digitalisation.
Dr. Koh also presented trophies to winners of the inaugural Asian Downstream Summit Digital Transformation Awards. These Awards recognise the top enterprising refiners and innovative solutions providers in the downstream energy and chemicals sector for their outstanding commitment towards a sustainable and digital-ready energy sector.
Natural Gas: A Significant Fuel for the Energy Transition
03.00 PM
Natural gas is the significant fuel for the energy transition and transformation towards a cleaner and more sustainable energy future, said Mr. Ng How Yue, Chairman, Energy Market Authority, who delivered the opening remarks for Gas Asia Summit this morning.

Mr. Ng spoke about emerging global trends and its their implications on the energy industry, opportunities for LNG usage, and how Singapore can facilitate LNG trading.
.@EMA_Sg, Ng How Yue: There are opportunities in the marine sector for the use of #LNG. In 2017, @MPA_Singapore invested S$12m to build LNG-fuelled vessels for delivery in 2020. #SIEW2018 #GasAsiaSummit #GAS2018
— SingaporeEnergyWeek (@SIEW_sg) October 31, 2018
"The global #gas market remains highly dynamic. Policy makers, gas market players and solution providers must continue to work together and be open to innovation." Mr Ng How Yue, Chairman @EMA_sg, at #GAS2018 @GASAsiaSummit #SIEW2018 pic.twitter.com/0szOcsx814
— Neo Yue Zheng (@neo_yue_zheng) October 31, 2018
Going Digital to Enable the Future Energy System
02.30 PM

Digitalisation in the energy sector presents both opportunities and challenges to businesses and policy makers, as shared at the Singapore-IEA Forum opening remarks and presentation.
The future of energy systems will be driven by digital technology that can optimise production, better manage demand and integrate a network’s various actors. In Singapore, for instance, the government is studying the merits of a nationwide roll-out of advanced meters to allow consumers to monitor and understand their energy usage patterns, and encourage behavioral change to reduce energy consumption. Read the full article.
Meet the Who’s Who of Energy at the SIEW Delegate Lounge
Stop by the SIEW Delegate Lounge on Level 4 of the Sands Expo and Convention Centre for some coffee and conversation.

Take the opportunity to network and forge new partnerships with energy leaders and policymakers.

The Lounge is also a showcase of Singapore's Energy Snapshot. Learn more about the Singapore Energy Statistics right here.
Growing Investment in Clean Energy is Timely: Minister Masagos Zulkifli
12.00 PM
Guest of Honour Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources (MEWR), opened the Asia Clean Energy Summit 2018 this morning.
In his opening remarks, Minister Masagos reinforced the significance of clean energy adoption as a vital step for climate action. Singapore is doing its part as a global citizen; investing in renewable energy is one of the strategies under the nation’s Climate Action Plan.
“As a responsible global citizen, Singapore is doing its part. Investing in #renewable energy is one of the strategies in our #energy action plan.” shares @MasagosZ of @MEWRsg #SIEW2018
— SingaporeEnergyWeek (@SIEW_sg) October 31, 2018
Building a clean energy landscape is an important step towards a low-carbon future, and we- governments, investors, businesses, individuals - play an important role in achieving this together: Mr Masagos Zulkifli,Minister for the Environment and Water Resources @MEWRsg #SIEW2018 pic.twitter.com/ersBCfYApS
— SingaporeEnergyWeek (@SIEW_sg) October 31, 2018
Minister Masagos also shared Singapore’s plans to position itself as a global hub for clean energy investments. He announced that recent investments in the clean energy space are expected to generate about 1,000 professional jobs and $180 million in annual business spending in the next five years.
Minister for the Environment and Water Resources Mr Masagos Zulkifi at #ACES2018: #Singapore has ambitious plans in growing its #cleanenergy sector, translating into SGD 180m generated in the next 5 years pic.twitter.com/jsGUNOZYFb
— DNV GL - Energy (@DNVGL_Energy) October 31, 2018
Singapore continues to support innovation in the clean energy space, especially innovative deployment methods for urban solar, adds Minister Masagos.
@MEWRsg Minister Masagos Zulkifli announced the launch of a Request-for-Information for a large-scale floating #solarPV system at the Kranji reservoir, estimated to be the largest floating solar PV system in #sg, generating ~100Mwp of solar energy #ACES2018 #SIEW2018 @SIEW_sg pic.twitter.com/WAgQvInq0e
— teolayhui (@teolayhui) October 31, 2018
.@MasagosZ of @MEWRsg tours the #ACES2018 exhibition - a marketplace for companies to showcase their latest technologies, innovations & solutions in the #cleanenergy space. #SIEW2018 pic.twitter.com/Jd3SVv191g
— SingaporeEnergyWeek (@SIEW_sg) October 31, 2018
Seen at SIEW: Asia Clean Energy Summit Exhibition
11.45 AM
The Asia Clean Energy Summit (ACES) exhibition is happening now, with over 70 participating organisations this year. The exhibition is a marketplace for companies to connect with buyers and investors.
Stop by to chat with exhibitors to learn about the latest clean energy solutions, discover best practices, and forge potential partnerships.
The exhibition is located at the Roselle & Simpor Ballrooms on Level 4 of the Sands Expo & Convention Centre.
Integrating Renewables into the Energy Mix
10.45 AM

The successful integration of renewable sources of energy will be critical to climate change intervention, said panellists at the Singapore Energy Summit.
The challenges will lie in designing solutions to balance optimisation, energy security, and reliability, and bringing energy access to rural communities.
Have Your Say at the SIEW Live Studio
09.45 AM
The SIEW Live Studio is open at Level 4 of the Sands Expo and Convention Centre.Join us to share your insights on what’s new in the energy landscape.

The winds of change and the dramatic shift to renewable energy in the region, topics that Adam Bruce from Mainstream Renewable Power is hoping to discuss at #SIEW2018 this week. pic.twitter.com/axPziVzywX
— SingaporeEnergyWeek (@SIEW_sg) October 31, 2018
.@BloombergNEF's Ashish Sethia @asethia shares his view on the adoption of #blockchain in the #energy sector as well as potential future use. #SIEW2018 pic.twitter.com/GizG4uLjEL
— SingaporeEnergyWeek (@SIEW_sg) October 31, 2018
Check out more SIEW Live interviews on Twitter, @SIEW_sg.
Global Outlook on Energy: Leaders Size Up Future Opportunities and Challenges
09.00 AM
From oil demand to energy decentralisation, to the impact of trade tensions – government and industry leaders discuss upcoming challenges and opportunities in the energy landscape with CNBC’s Sri Jegarajah
How Singapore is dealing with the US-China trade spat from CNBC.
Singapore will continue to diversify its economy to ensure it’s not overly dependent on any one sector or country, says the country’s Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing.
The liquefied natural gas industry has strong fundamentals: Expert from CNBC.
Martin Houston of Texas-based liquefied natural gas firm Tellurian says the LNG sector is experiencing strong growth and global trade tensions won't have a 'significant' impact on demand.
Oil demand could slow next year: IEA from CNBC.
Slowing global growth from trade wars and currency concerns in emerging markets could reduce demand next year, warns Fatih Birol of the International Energy Agency.
The future of energy will be decentralized, says CEO from CNBC.
Wong Kim Yin of SP Group says energy distribution systems of the future will be more “robust” and “reliable” as they will not rely on central power stations.
It’s Day 3 of SIEW 2018
8.45 AM
We’re off to a great start today. Our partner events, Asia Clean Energy Summit, Asian Downstream Summit and Gas Asia Summit open, promising lots of insights and updates in their respective fields.
We’re also looking forward to the Singapore - IEA Forum later this morning, where Minister for Trade and Industry, Mr. Chan Chun Sing will deliver the welcome remarks.
This afternoon, we will listen to the latest research in key energy issues from DNV GL and World Nuclear Association as they take us through their reports at SIEW Energy Insights.
Follow us here at the SIEW Live Blog and on Twitter, @SIEW_sg for more SIEW updates!
























































