Singapore Energy Summit
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Energy Market Authority |
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25 October 2021
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VENUE |
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands Singapore |
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Qualified for 4 PDUs by PEB
Session 1 – Reset: Advancing the Low Carbon Energy Transition
Presented by:

10:45 – 11:45 hrs
Keynote
Dr Tan See Leng
Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Trade and Industry
Singapore
Alan Heng
Interim Group Chief Executive Officer
Pavilion Energy
Lei Zhang
Chief Executive Officer
Envision Group
Panel Discussion
As Asia recovers from the pandemic and rebuilds its economy, the region has a unique opportunity to reset its efforts in advancing the low carbon energy transition.
This panel will explore Asia’s role in advancing the energy transition, and how global energy players and countries can work together to galvanise our efforts towards sustainability.
- What is the role of Asia in the transition towards a low carbon energy future?
- What are the opportunities available as Asia accelerates the transition?
- What are the frameworks that need to be in place to accelerate the decarbonisation of the energy sector?
Speakers
Dr Tan See Leng
Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Trade and Industry
Singapore
Lei Zhang
Chief Executive Officer
Envision Group
Moderator
James Chong
Managing Director – Digital Lead, Resources, Southeast Asia
Accenture
Special Session 1: Decarbonisation and Low Carbon Solutions
Presented by:

11:45 – 12:15 hrs
Keynote
Andrew Light
Assistant Secretary for International Affairs
U.S. Department of Energy
Panel Discussion
This session explores the role of low carbon alternatives in decarbonising our energy systems. It will also discuss transitional fuels as a means to bridge the gap to a lower carbon footprint.
Speakers
Yoshiyuki Hanasawa
Executive Vice President, Chief Regional Officer for Asia Pacific and India at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI)
Managing Director of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Asia Pacific (MHI-AP)
Moderator
Lunch
12:15 – 13:15 hrs
Session 2 – Restructure: Pursuing Green Growth
Presented by:

13:15 – 14:15 hrs
Keynote
Manuela V. Ferro
Regional Vice President, East Asia and Pacific (EAP)
The World Bank, East Asia and Pacific
Special Interview
Speaker
Moderator
Luca Tonello
Managing Director, Structured Finance Department, Asia Pacific
SMBC
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
Eric Pang
Director
Electrical and Mechanical Services Department
Hong Kong SAR, China
Audra Low
Chief Executive Officer
Clifford Capital
Thomas Baudlot
CEO Energy Solutions APAC and Country Head South East Asia
ENGIE South East Asia
Kazuhisa Yano
Executive Chairman, Chief Asia Representative
Osaka Gas
Moderator
Gauri Singh
Deputy Director-General
International Renewable Energy Agency
Special Session 2: Building Regional Interconnectivity
Presented by:
14:15 – 15:00 hrs
Keynote
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 are the innovations that could spur more renewable energy development for cross-border power trade?
Speakers
Cindy Lim
Chief Executive Officer
Keppel Infrastructure
Jimmy Khoo
Chief Executive Officer
SP PowerGrid Limited
Moderator
Tim Rockell
Chairman Energy & Utilities Business Committee
British Chamber of Commerce Singapore
Session 3 – Reinvent: Innovation and Future of Energy
Presented by:

15:00 – 16:00 hrs
Keynote
H.E. Damilola Ogunbiyi
Chief Executive Officer and Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, Co-Chair of UN-Energy
Sustainable Energy for All
Zhang Zhigang
President
Member of the Board
State Grid Corporation of China
Panel Discussion
Innovation is central to the energy transition, from integrating renewable sources into our energy system, low carbon technologies and new business models.
This session explores the drivers for innovation across the energy sector, and how this can facilitate the low carbon energy transition.
- What are some ways we can harness digitalisation to optimise our energy system and mitigate climate change?
- What low carbon innovations are going to be major game changers?
- How can we accelerate nascent technologies to commercial viability?
Speakers
Tan Su Shan
Managing Director, Group Head of Institutional Banking
DBS Group
Chris Ong
Chief Executive Officer
Keppel Offshore & Marine
Moderator
Emily Tan
General Manager, City Solutions, Renewables and Energy Solutions
Shell
Special Session 3: Circular Green Economy and a Greener Energy Future
16:00 – 16:45 hrs
Panel Discussion
This session discusses what governments and companies can do to drive the circular economy, and how these efforts can contribute to a greener economy and more sustainable energy future.
Speakers
Dr D.J. Pandian
Vice President, Investment Operations (Region 1)
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
Philippe Delorme
Executive Vice-President of Energy Management
Schneider Electric
Moderator
Paul Carthy
Managing Director
Resources Industry Lead, Accenture Southeast Asia
Keynote
Shane Rattenbury
Attorney-General; Minister for Consumer Affairs; Minister for Water, Energy and Emissions Reduction; Minister for Gaming
Australian Capital Territory