SIEW Summit

This panel sets the stage for a discussion on Asia’s energy future by addressing the challenges facing the region's energy sector. With Asia’s continued rapid economic growth and increasing energy demands, the need for a sustainable and secure energy system is critical. The discussion will focus on how technological innovation, strategic investment, and effective policies can advance the energy transition and strengthen regional cooperation for a resilient and interconnected energy grid.

What will power tomorrow's energy world?  This discussion will explore the promising innovations in clean energy, from breakthroughs in energy storage to the next generation of renewable energy technologies, including hydrogen, carbon capture utilisation and storage, nuclear, geothermal, biomethane, and the potential of artificial intelligence to further support their development and deployment.

This panel discussion will examine the delicate balance between reliability and sustainability in the energy transition, focusing on the role of natural gas as a transition fuel.  As we scale up other energy sources, natural gas plays a crucial role in maintaining grid stability and energy security. The panel will also explore how to optimise natural gas integration to support the growth of renewables while ensuring a reliable and affordable energy supply. 

From renewables and advanced grids to hydrogen hubs and carbon capture, financing is key to advancing decarbonisation. The discussion will examine how we can accelerate infrastructure development while ensuring a just and inclusive transition, focusing on attracting diverse sources of capital, investments, and creating a sustainable financial ecosystem for decarbonisation.