SIEW Summit

Panellists:

The Hon Chris Bowen, Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Australia (Invited)

H.E. Keo Rottanak, Minister of Mines and Energy, Kingdom of Cambodia (Invited)

H.E. Raphael Perpetuo Lotilla, Secretary of Energy, Republic of the Philippines (Invited)

Keynote:

H.E. Dr Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General, ASEAN (Invited)

Presented by:

Panellists:

H.E. Saito Ken, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry; Minister for Green Transformation, Japan (Invited)

H.E. Nguyen Chi Dung, Minister of Planning and Investment, Vietnam (Invited)

H.E. Geoffrey R. Pyatt, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Energy Resources, Department of State, United States (Invited)

Francesco La Camera, Director-General, International Renewable Energy Agency (Invited)

Zhang Zhigang, Executive Chairman, State Grid Corporation of China (Invited)

Lim Wee Seng, Group Head of Energy, Renewables and Infrastructure, DBS Bank (Confirmed)

Wong Kim Yin, Group Chief Executive Officer, Sembcorp (Invited)

Datuk Ir. Megat Jalaluddin Bin Mega Hassan, President and Chief Executive Officer, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (Invited)

Moderator:  Martin Houston, Chairman, Tellurian Inc (Invited)

This panel sets the stage by discussing the theme of “A Connected and Sustainable Energy World”, exploring how the convergence of connectivity and sustainability is key in shaping Asia’s future energy landscape. Discussions will focus on the deployment of smart grid technologies, energy storage solutions, and demand-side management to optimise energy usage, enhance grid resilience, and accelerate the integration of renewable energy sources. It will also delve into the policy, regulatory, and investment considerations for fostering a connected and sustainable energy future.

Keynote:

YB Tuan Mohd Rafizi bin Ramli, Minister of Economy, Malaysia (Invited)

Presented by:

Panellists:

H.E. Dr Saleh Ali Hamed Al Kharabsheh, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (Invited)

H.E. Paulina Hennig-Kloska, Minister of Climate and Environment, Republic of Poland (Invited)

Dr Jean-Christophe Niel, Director General, Institute for Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety (Invited)

Irtiza Sayyed, Low Carbon Solutions Asia Pacific President, ExxonMobil (Invited)

Francis Cheng, Managing Director, Hong Kong Electric (Invited)

Moderator: Kanika Chawla, Chief of Staff, Sustainable Energy for All (Invited)

This panel discuss the technological advancements, investment prospects, and policy imperatives driving the widespread adoption of low-carbon energy solutions. The discussion will focus on the viability of low-carbon technologies and highlight the imperative for public-private partnerships, technological advancements in carbon capture and storage, geothermal and nuclear, and international cooperation in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable and resilient energy future.

Keynote:

YAB Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, Premier of Sarawak, Malaysia (Invited)

Presented by:

Panellists:

H.E. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (Invited)

Xin Baoan, Chairman, Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organisation (Invited)

Loh Chin Hua, Chief Executive Officer, Keppel (Invited)

Fortunato C. Leynes, President & Chief Executive Officer, National Transmission Corporation, Philippines (Invited)

Darmawan Prasodjo, President Director, PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (Invited) 

Jonathan Brearley, Chief Executive, The Office of Gas and Electricity Markets, United Kingdom (Invited)

Thorbjörn Fors, Senior Vice President, Managing Director of Asia Pacific, Siemens Energy (Confirmed)

The panel highlights the significance of regional energy interconnectivity in fostering sustainable collaboration and driving the transition towards a resilient and integrated energy landscape. The discussion will explore various areas including, policy and regulatory, as well as development of flexible cross-border market models, to enhance regional energy interconnectivity.

Presented by:

Panellists:

Hon. Simeon Brown, Minister for Energy; Local Government; Transport; Auckland, New Zealand  (Invited)

Dr Andrew Light, Assistant Secretary of International Affairs,  Department of Energy, United States (Invited)

Tengku Muhammad Taufik Tengku Kamadjaja Aziz, President and Group Chief Executive Officer, Petronas (Invited)

Dick Richelle, Chief Executive Officer, Vopak (Confirmed)

Meg O’ Neill, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Woodside Energy (Invited)

Moderator: Albert Chueng, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, BloombergNEF (Invited)

The panel will explore the potential of hydrogen and ammonia as clean energy carriers, their applications in decarbonising various sectors including power generation, and their role in enabling energy storage and grid flexibility. It will also delve into the technological advancements, investment opportunities, and policy imperatives necessary to support the development and integration of hydrogen and ammonia infrastructure.

Keynote Presented by:

Bas Verkooijen, Chief Executive Officer, Advario (Confirmed)

Presented by:

Panellists:

Choi Yeon-hye, President and Chief Executive Officer, Korea Gas Corporation (Invited)

Nicke Widyawati, President Director & Chief Executive Officer, Pertamina (Invited)

Leong Wei Hung, Chief Executive Officer, SLNG (Invited)

Takao Tsukui, Executive Vice President, International Sales and Marketing, Mitsubishi Power (Confirmed)

The panel will focus on the pivotal roles of renewables and natural gas in the current energy transition, exploring their contributions to decarbonisation, energy security, and economic growth. The discussion will delve into the collaborative integration of these energy sources to achieve, the dual imperatives of emissions reduction and energy reliability, while considering the evolving energy market dynamics, investment opportunities, and regulatory frameworks that support the deployment in sustainable energy systems.

Keynote Presented by:

Miguel Fonseca, Chief Executive Officer, EDP Renewables APAC (Confirmed)

Panellists:

Maeda Tadashi, Managing Director, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Japan Bank for International Cooperation (Invited)

Dr Sama Bilbao y León, Director General, World Nuclear Association (Invited)

Datuk Abdual Rasheed Ghaffour, Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia (Invited)

Lavan Thiru, Executive Director, Infrastructure Asia (Invited)

Moderator: Paula Conboy, Board Member of PJM Interconnection and Senior Counsel, Sussex Strategy Group (Invited)

The panel will analyse the impact of carbon pricing, emissions trading schemes, and carbon markets on mobilising investment for low-carbon energy infrastructure. Discussion will focus on the financing frameworks, development of private capital markets, and the role of international development finance to drive the net zero transition.

Moderator: Tatsuya Terazawa, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Institute of Energy Economics, Japan (Invited)

The closing panel highlights the importance of an inclusive energy transition that prioritises equitable access, community empowerment, and diversity in the energy sector. Discussion will focus on the role of diverse perspectives, inclusive innovation, and community-driven solutions in advancing the energy transition and discussing the potential for inclusive technologies and business models to address energy equity challenges.