Views from SIEW Thinktank Roundtables A, B, C: Powering Low Carbon Innovations in Asia

In-depth analysis of new developments in carbon capture technologies, clean energy options, digitalisation, and grid transformation, shared during the morning sessions of the SIEW Thinktank Roundtables.

Organised by the Energy Studies Institute (ESI), SIEW Thinktank Roundtable A focused on the current developments and future prospects for carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Asia.

Carbon capture and storage will play a significant role in mitigation of greenhouse gases worldwide as well as in ASEAN. We shared our preliminary work with the Singapore Energy Centre #SgEC on ASEAN CO2 capture and sequestration @ESI_EnergyVibes @SIEW_sg pic.twitter.com/Aho3ytnVKM

— ExxonMobil Singapore (@exxonmobil_sg) October 29, 2020

Dr Christopher Consoli, Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute, Australia shares that 348 -1218 Gt of CO2 have to to be stored this century to meet the target of temperature rise of 1.5degC #SIEW2020 pic.twitter.com/GglwdFep83

— Mingkwan_Lai (@Mingkwan_Lai) October 29, 2020

Identifying affordable and clean energy options is of utmost importance for the ASEAN region. During Thinktank Roundtable B hosted by the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), discussions honed in on the region's transformation towards a low carbon energy system while ensuring energy security, accessibility and affordability.

Dr Nuki Agya Utama of @ASEAN_Energy reaffirms the importance of collaboration in ensuring @ASEAN member states have greater access to affordable and clean energy #SIEW2020 https://t.co/QlmunoeC6s

— SingaporeInternationalEnergyWeek (@SIEW_sg) October 29, 2020

On the way forward, Nadhilah Shani of @ASEAN_Energy shares 4 tips:
1) Learn from other regions,
2) Incorporate inclusivity,
3) Think outside in, act inward out
4) Develop long-term vision with short-term actions #SIEW2020

— SingaporeInternationalEnergyWeek (@SIEW_sg) October 29, 2020

H.E. Damilola Ogunbiyi, CEO of Sustainable Energy for All and Special Representative of the UN Secretary General, shared her insights into how ASEAN countries can progress towards ensuring access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy.

Damilola Ogunbiyi of @SEforALLorg's advice for @ASEAN countries in meeting SDG No. 7:
1) Large investments in centralised and decentralised renewable energy generation
2) Promoting regionalisation of RE and EE equipment value chain#SIEW2020 https://t.co/Scbf4y4s0B

— SingaporeInternationalEnergyWeek (@SIEW_sg) October 29, 2020

SIEW Thinktank Roundtable C put the spotlight on new technologies such as smart multi energy systems to reduce carbon footprint and the latest Grid 2.0 developments. Energy Research Institute @ Nanyang Technological University (ERI@N) led the discussion.

As shared by Cherif Assaf, Programme Director, Energy Research Institute @ NTU, multiple energy sources coming up, but they are decoupled, which result in losses. We have to find a system to couple them - the Smart Multi-energy System #siew2020 @SIEW_sg pic.twitter.com/njhAinedGD

— Jerry (@jerryluiman8) October 29, 2020

Parikshit N. Kulkarni, Senior Manager, Operations and Technology, Jurong Port Pte Ltd shared that the Smart Multi-energy System is going to give JP the insight of energy loads predictions and make right decisions based on energy market prices @SIEW_sg #SIEW2020 pic.twitter.com/5r8bsPbd1t

— Jerry (@jerryluiman8) October 29, 2020

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