SIEW Summit Day 2

Opening Remarks by Singapore

H.E. Dr Tan See Leng, Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Singapore

Welcome Addresses for the Joint Opening Ceremony

• Dr Fatih Birol, Executive Director, International Energy Agency
• Francesco La Camera, Director-General, International Renewable Energy Agency

Opening Remarks by Singapore

H.E. Dr Tan See Leng, Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Singapore

Remarks

Dr Fatih Birol, Executive Director, International Energy Agency

As ASEAN’s energy demand continues to grow, ensuring secure, reliable and affordable energy supplies remains a key priority. While renewable energy deployment is accelerating, natural gas will continue to play a critical role as a bridging fuel to support system reliability and strengthening energy resilience during energy transition. The IEA notes that Southeast Asia is projected to contribute around 20% of global energy demand growth by 2035, underscoring the region’s growing importance in global energy markets.

Recent developments have highlighted the continued vulnerability of global energy supply chains to disruptions along key shipping corridors. This panel will examine how governments, utilities and the private sector can strengthen energy security, diversify supply sources and manage market volatility while decarbonising.

Key Discussions:

• What are the most significant risks and uncertainties facing ASEAN’s energy security today?
• How can ASEAN strengthen LNG supply and resilience and diversify energy sources?
• What lessons can ASEAN draw from recent disruptions affecting global energy supply chains?
• How should policymakers balance energy security, affordability and sustainability objectives in an increasing volatile environment?
• What role will LNG and other bridging fuels will play alongside growing renewable energy deployment?

Panellists:

• Tamura Hideyasu, Deputy Commissioner for International Affairs, Japan Agency for Natural resources and Energy (ANRE)
• Izumi Kai, Managing Executive Officer, CEO, JERA Asia
• Steve Kim, Head of Structured & Project Finance, Global Corporate Banking, OCBC
• Alan Heng, CEO, Singapore GasCo
• Moderator: Sue-Ern Tan, Head of the IEA Regional Cooperation Centre, Singapore
• Emmanuelle Wargon, Chair, French Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) (Invited)

11:30 – 12:00 hrs

Session 2: Strengthening Electricity Security through the ASEAN Power Grid

As electricity becomes increasingly central to economic growth and digitalisation, ensuring secure and resilient power systems is important. Rising electrification growing demand from data centres and emerging technologies are reshaping how power systems are planned and operated. The IEA projected that electricity demand in Southeast Asia will continue rising strongly, while global data centre electricity consumption is expected to increase from about 415 TWh in 2024 to around 945 TWh by 2030, where AI is the single largest driver of this growth. The ASEAN Power Grid and cross-border power trade are critical enablers of regional electricity security. By strengthening interconnections and diversifying supply sources, the APG can improve system resilience.

The panel will explore how governments, utilities and the industry can strengthen electricity security while supporting the energy transition. Discussions will examine the role of grid modernisation, energy storage, digital technologies in enhancing system flexibility. The panel will also consider how cross-border power trade, including progress made towards the ASEAN Power Grid (APG), can contribute to a more secure and resilient power system.

Key Discussions:

• What are the most significant challenges to electricity security in ASEAN as electricity demand increases?
• How can the APG and cross-border power trade strengthen electricity security?
• What are the key policy, regulatory, commercial and technical barriers to enhance electricity security?
• How is the rapid growth of AI and data centres reshaping the region’s electricity infrastructure needs?
• How can governments, utilities and the industry can strengthen electricity security?

Panellists:

• Clare Savage, Chair, Australian Energy Regulator
• Chris Stark, Head of UK’s Mission for Clean Power, UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Jimmy Khoo, CEO, SP PowerGrid Limited
• Moderator: Representative from IEA
• The Honourable Sharon Garin, Secretary, Department of Energy, Republic of the Philippines (Invited)
• H.E. Suchart Chomklin, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Kingdom of Thailand (Invited)
• Puan Mareena Mahpudz, Deputy Secretary-General (Energy), Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (Invited)
• Ir. Hasmarizal Bin Hassan, Chief Grid Officer (CGO), Tenaga Nasional Berhad (Invited)

Closing Remarks by IEA representative

Opening Address by Singapore

• H.E. Dr Tan See Leng, Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry), Singapore

Keynote Address

• H.E. Malaithong Kommasith, Minister of Industry and Commerce, Lao PDR (invited)

Opening Address

• Francesco La Camera, Director-General, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
• Christophe Inglin, Vice Chairman, Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS)

Fireside Chat: Enabling Investment for the Energy Transition

Mobilising capital for renewable energy requires robust policies and clear investment signals. This session will explore how policies, regulatory frameworks, and international partnerships can mobilise both public and private investment. Panellists will also share insights on how international cooperation can help close the financing gap.

Key Discussions:

• How are governments calibrating their policy and regulatory frameworks to attract private capital at scale for renewable energy?
• How can international partnerships and bilateral cooperation accelerate cross-border renewable energy investment?
• What roles do energy security and affordability considerations play in investment planning and project prioritisation?

Panellists:

• Chris Stark, Head of UK’s Mission for Clean Power, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Moderator: Gurbuz Gonul, Director, Country Engagement & Partnerships, IRENA
• H.E. Eng. Salim Bin Nasser Al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals, Vice Chairman of the Board of the Oman Investment Authority (Invited)
• The Honourable Sharon Garin, Secretary, Philippines Department of Energy (Invited)

Session 1: From Projects to Capital — Unlocking Finance for Renewable Energy Projects

To stay on track towards the tripling renewables goal by 2030, IRENA estimates that more than 1,000 GW of renewable capacity will need to be added globally. Against this backdrop, this session will bring together project developers, investors, and financing institutions to explore what it takes to move renewable energy projects from concept to financial close.

Panellists will discuss the key ingredients for bankability, including project preparation, risk mitigation, and financing structures that can improve investor confidence. 

Panellists:

• Frederik Wisselink, Energy Envoy of the Ministry of Economic Affairs & Climate Policy, Netherlands
• H.E. Dr Nawal Al-Hosany, Permanent Representative of the UAE to IRENA, United Arab Emirates
• Mitesh Patel, Chief Operating Officer, SunCable
• Sharad Somani, Partner, Head of Infrastructure Advisory, Head of Infrastructure, Asia Pacific and Head of ESG Consulting, KPMG in Singapore
• Moderator: Mr Lavan Thiru, Executive Director, Infrastructure Asia
• Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, CEO, Masdar (Invited)

Session 2: Connecting the Systems: Financing the Grids and Infrastructure and Greening Industries That Power Tomorrow

Scaling renewable energy demands equal focus on grid infrastructure, storage, and cross‑border connectivity. Additionally, green manufacturing through renewables-powered industrial processes and value chain localisation of RE components will be key towards enhancing economic competitiveness. This session explores how to mobilise finance for transmission networks, interconnections, enabling low‑carbon infrastructure and green industrialisation. The panel will also discuss how the region can build the connected energy systems as well as enhance the greening of industries needed to power tomorrow's economies.

Key Discussions:

• How can energy systems across grids, cross-border interconnections, and low-carbon generation be scaled effectively?
• How can green manufacturing and renewables value chain localisation be strengthened to create economic value, jobs, and enhance industrial competitiveness?
• What innovative financing models will mobilise capital for next-generation energy infrastructure and green industries?
• How can strategic partnerships accelerate secure, affordable and sustainable energy systems?

Panellists:

• Frank Phuan, Founder & CEO, Equator Renewables Asia
• Moderator: Randolph Brazier, Global Head of Clean Power Systems
• Iwasaki, DG Sectors Department -1 (Energy and Transport), ADB (Invited)
• Ms Namita Shah, President, Asia and President, OneTech, TotalEnergies (invited)

Welcome Remarks

Dr Tan See Leng, Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry), Singapore

Presentation by IAEA - The Global Nuclear Landscape: Trends, Opportunities and the Road Ahead

An overview of global nuclear developments and emerging technologies, in the region.

Session 1: Creating an Enabling Environment: Policies, Financing and Partnerships for Nuclear Deployment

As nuclear energy experiences a global resurgence, the conditions for successful deployment extend well beyond technology. This session examines how governments, financial institutions, and industry can work together to develop policy frameworks, financing mechanisms, and international partnerships needed to bring nuclear programmes to fruition.

Key Discussions:

• Policy and regulatory conditions that underpin long-term investor and developer confidence
• Financing structures and risk-sharing mechanisms that unlock capital for nuclear projects
• Bilateral, multilateral and technology transfer frameworks that support nuclear newcomers

Panellists:

• Stéphanie Guénot Bresson, Commissioner, Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Authority (ASNR)
• Dr Kim Han Gon, President, i-SMR Development Agency
• Mr Eugene Toh, Assistant Chief Executive, Energy Technologies Division, Energy Market Authority (EMA)
• Ted Garrish, Assistant Secretary, Department of Energy, US (Invited)
• Ian Edwards, President & CEO, AtkinsRealis (Invited)
• H.E. Mohamed Al Hammadi, Managing Director & Group Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Board of Directors, ENEC (Invited)
• Asdirhyme Abudul Rasib, Chief Executive Officer, MyPower, Malaysia (Invited)
• Moderator: Representative from IAEA

Session 2: Building the Future: Innovation, Infrastructure and Readiness for Advanced Nuclear Technologies

As advanced nuclear technologies move closer to commercial deployment, ambition must be matched by readiness. This session examines the practical foundations required, from infrastructure and supply chains to workforce capabilities and institutional capacity. The panel will explore how countries can position themselves to successfully deploy advanced nuclear technologies.

Key Discussions:

• Global technology trends and deployment pathways across SMRs and advanced reactors, and the potential role of nuclear energy in ASEAN's evolving power systems and industrial hubs
• Infrastructure, supply chain, and industrial base requirements for nuclear construction and operations
• Applying the IAEA Milestones Approach and INIR process to build regulatory, technical, and emergency preparedness capabilities for newcomer countries
• Workforce development, institutional capacity-building, and lessons from international experience on safety, governance, and long-term public trust

Panellists

• Mr Benjamin Reinke, Deputy Chief Commercial Officer, X-energy
• Gary Rose, Executive Vice President, Nuclear, Canada, AtkinsRéalis, and President, CANDU International, Candu Energy Inc.
• Tom Greatrex, Chief Executive, Nuclear Industry Association, UK
• Maria Korsnick, President and CEO, Nuclear Energy Institute (Invited)
• Eric Gray, CEO (Power), GE Vernova (Invited)
• Annat Jain, CEO, Holtec Asia (Invited)
• Dr Lee Shiang Long, Group Chief Technology and Digital Officer, ST Engineering (Invited)
• Moderator: Representative from IAEA