Singapore, 28 June 2024 – Four new events will be added to the line-up for the 17th Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW). Held at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, SIEW 2024 is set to welcome over 16,000 industry captains, policy makers and academic experts to debate on pressing energy issues facing the world today. The week-long premier energy event from 21-25 October aims to facilitate meaningful discussions that will address how stakeholders and countries can collaborate towards “A Connected and Sustainable Energy World”.
2. The strong line-up of distinguished guests includes:
- H.E. Keo Rottanak, Minister of Mines and Energy, Kingdom of Cambodia
- H.E. Dr Saleh Ali Hamed Al Kharabsheh, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
- H.E. Paulina Hening-Kloska, Minister of Climate and Environment, Republic of Poland
- H.E. Dr Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General, ASEAN
- YAB Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, Premier of Sarawak, Malaysia
- Dr Prasert Sinsukprasert, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Energy, Thailand
- Dr Andrew Light, Assistant Secretary, Office of International Affairs, Department of Energy, United States
- Dr Fatih Birol, Executive Director, International Energy Agency
- Francesco La Camera, Director-General, International Renewable Energy Agency
- 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
- Jarrod Ball, Board Member, Australian Energy Regulator
- Francis Cheng, Managing Director, Hong Kong Electric
- Poon Kwok Ying, Raymond, Director, Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, Hong Kong SAR
- Jonathan Brearley, Chief Executive, The Office of Gas and Electricity Markets, United Kingdom
- Bernie Leong, Chairman, Companhia de Electricidade de Macau
- Didier Wiot, Chief Executive Officer, Elia Grid International
- Xin Baoan, Chairman, Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organisation
- Maeda Tadashi, Managing Director, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Japan Bank for International Cooperation
- Izumi Kai, Managing Executive Officer, Chief Executive Officer, JERA Asia
- Fortunato C. Leynes, President & Chief Executive Officer, National Transmission Corporation, Philippines
- Martin Houston, Chairman, Tellurian Inc
- Dick Richelle, Chairman of the Executive Board, Group Chief Executive Officer, Royal Vopak
- Meg O’ Neill, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Woodside Energy
New at SIEW
3. Participants can look forward to exciting new events at SIEW 2024, including:
- Scaling The Hydrogen Economies in Asia is co-organised by the Energy Market Authority (EMA) and the United States Department of Commerce. The inaugural event will discuss the technical and commercial feasibility of hydrogen, through research and development, as well as financing structures to facilitate hydrogen deployment in Asia.
- Asia Carbon Summit will be held as part of the Asia Clean Energy Summit to discuss “Navigating the Complexities of Carbon Markets in Asia”. The Summit will bring together thought leaders for crucial discussions on the rapidly evolving carbon markets and development of tradable carbon reductions, as well as its removal.
- Ammonia & Carbon Capture Asia by Asian Downstream Summit will feature discussions on the latest advancements in ammonia production, hydrogen utilisation, and carbon capture, utilisation and storage.
- Future Energy Masterclasses organised by S&P Global Commodity Insights, the masterclasses will offer specialised training sessions led by its market experts, on topics across hydrogen, low carbon and renewables markets.
4. Participants can also join in SIEW’s signature events led by the EMA including the SIEW Summit, the Singapore-International Energy Agency (IEA) Ministerial Forum, and the 4th Singapore-International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) High-Level Forum. For the first time, SIEW delegates can register for the popular series of SIEW Energy Insights, SIEW TechTable and SIEW Thinktank Roundtables in one bundle.
Industry Events
5. Besides EMA-led events, SIEW industry events will feature conferences and exhibitions on key global and regional energy trends. The Asia Clean Energy Summit highlights the region’s net zero ambitions and the need to accelerate clean energy transition with appropriate technologies, policies and financing. The Asian Downstream Summit & Asian Refinery Technology Conference focuses on advancing sustainable solutions in Asian petrochemicals and refining industries while the Asia Gas Markets Conference provides timely analysis of the evolving liquefied natural gas markets. Future of the Grid will centre on effective grid development strategies towards a lower carbon future. The event will also host the 2nd ASEAN Energy Regulatory Forum, facilitating high-level discussions for governments and stakeholders to converse on policy and regulatory developments for enhanced interconnectivity and resilience. The 25th Association of the Electricity Supply Industry of East Asia and Western Pacific CEO Conference is a by-invitation conference that will focus on in-depth discussions on the importance of collaboration and development of interconnected power grids as enablers of our region’s energy transition.
Registration and Early Bird Discounts
6. Visit www.siew.gov.sg to register for SIEW 2024 from 1 July, learn more about the early bird rates and bundled discounts available, details on the conference programme, speakers, and partnership opportunities.
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The Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) is an official trademarked event by the Energy Market Authority (EMA). It is an annual platform for energy professionals, policymakers and commentators to discuss and share best practices and solutions within the global energy space. The 17th edition of SIEW will be held from the 21–25 October 2024 in Singapore.
The SIEW logo is now an officially registered trademark, a symbol of credibility and prestige as the world's leading energy event. As the event cross this special milestone, SIEW will continue to provide a platform to engage energy thought leaders from both the public and private sector in one week, one location.
About the Energy Market Authority
The Energy Market Authority (EMA) is a statutory board under the Singapore Ministry of Trade and Industry. Through our work, we seek to build a clean energy future that is resilient, sustainable, and competitive. We aim to ensure a reliable and secure energy supply, promote effective competition in the energy market and develop a dynamic energy sector in Singapore. Visit www.ema.gov.sg for more information.
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Annex – List of distinguished guests at SIEW 2024
Prominent industry leaders convening at SIEW 2024 include:
Governments and International Organisations
- H.E. Keo Rottanak, Minister of Mines and Energy, Kingdom of Cambodia
- H.E. Dr Saleh Ali Hamed Al Kharabsheh, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
- H.E. Paulina Hening-Kloska, Minister of Climate and Environment, Republic of Poland
- H.E. Dr Kao Kim Hourn, ASEAN Secretary-General, ASEAN
- YAB Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, Premier of Sarawak, Malaysia
- Dr Prasert Sinsukprasert, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Energy, Thailand
- Dr Andrew Light, Assistant Secretary, Office of International Affairs, Department of Energy, United States
- Yuki Yasui, APAC Managing Director, Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero
- Dr Fatih Birol, Executive Director, International Energy Agency
- Francesco La Camera, Director-General, International Renewable Energy Agency
- 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
- Lavan Thiru, Executive Director, Infrastructure Asia
- Kanika Chawla, Chief of Staff, Sustainable Energy for All
Regulators and Utilities
- Jarrod Ball, Board Member, Australian Energy Regulator
- Bernie Leong, Chairman, CEM Macau
- Peter Wong, Managing Director, Hong Kong and China Gas Company
- Francis Cheng, Managing Director, Hong Kong Electric
- Poon Kwok Ying, Raymond, Director, Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, Hong Kong SAR
- Jonathan Brearley, Chief Executive, The Office of Gas and Electricity Markets, United Kingdom
Industry
- Albert Cheung, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, BloombergNEF
- Audra Low, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director, Clifford Capital
- Dr Chen Shengjun, Chief Technical Officer and Vice President, Concord New Energy Group
- Miguel Fonseca, Chief Executive Officer, EDP Renewables APAC
- Didier Wiot, Chief Executive Officer, Elia Grid International
- Xin Baoan, Chairman, Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organization
- Assaad Razzouk, Chief Executive Officer, Gurin Energy
- Frederick Teo, Chief Executive Officer, GenZero
- Peck Khamkanist, Chief Executive Officer, Impact Electrons Siam
- Maeda Tadashi, Managing Director, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Japan Bank for International Cooperation
- Izumi Kai, Managing Executive Officer, Chief Executive Officer, JERA Asia
- Wilfried Breuer, Managing Director, Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH
- Takao Tsukui, Executive Vice President, International Sales and Marketing, Mitsubishi Power
- Thorbjörn Fors, Senior Vice President, Managing Director of Asia Pacific, Siemens Energy
- Fortunato C. Leynes, President & Chief Executive Officer, National Transmission Corporation
- Martin Houston, Chairman, Tellurian Inc
- Dick Richelle, Chairman of the Executive Board, Group Chief Executive Officer, Royal Vopak
- Dr Avishek Kumar, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, VFlowTech
- Timothy Histed, Head, Thailand, Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency
- Meg O’ Neill, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Woodside Energy