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ASEAN inks deal with IRENA for rapid renewable energy development

IRENA will support renewables projects with its project facilitation platforms.

ASEAN inks deal with IRENA for rapid renewable energy development

IRENA will support renewables projects with its project facilitation platforms.

Singapore to pilot deployment of energy storage systems

ESS can prevent intermittency of renewable power sources and enhance grid stability.

Sembcorp Marine seals two renewable energy contracts worth over $200m

It will engineer and construct projects for Denmark’s Ørsted Wind Power and Norway’s Norled AS.

SP Group rolls out world's first smart grid index

It has been validated by the Energy Research Institute of NTU.

SP Group unveils green energy trading marketplace

City Developments Limited and DBS were amongst the first of its renewable energy certificates (RECs) buyers.

Top Energy Leaders to discuss “Transforming Energy: Invest, Innovate, Integrate” at the Singapore International Energy Week 2018

The 11th Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) will bring together distinguished global energy leaders to share insights and perspectives on the theme, “Transforming Energy: Invest, Innovate, Integrate” from 29 October to 2 November 2018. Mr Chan Chun Sing, Singapore’s Minister for Trade and Industry will deliver the SIEW Opening Remarks. The SIEW Opening Keynote Address will feature Dr Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) and John Abbott, Downstream Director and Member of the Executive Committee at Shell, who will discuss the investments, innovation and integration needed for a more resilient energy future.

Top Energy Leaders to discuss “Transforming Energy: Invest, Innovate, Integrate” at the Singapore International Energy Week 2018

The 11th Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) will bring together distinguished global energy leaders to share insights and perspectives on the theme, “Transforming Energy: Invest, Innovate, Integrate” from 29 October to 2 November 2018. Mr Chan Chun Sing, Singapore’s Minister for Trade and Industry will deliver the SIEW Opening Remarks. The SIEW Opening Keynote Address will feature Dr Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) and John Abbott, Downstream Director and Member of the Executive Committee at Shell, who will discuss the investments, innovation and integration needed for a more resilient energy future. For the first time, the 36th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) and Associated Meetings will be held together with the 11th SIEW. Delegates can look forward to strategic discussions with policy makers and senior representatives from the industry and international organisations including:Dr Koh Poh Koon, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Trade and Industry, SingaporeH.E. Suy Sem, Minister of Mines and Energy, CambodiaH.E. U Win Khaing, Union Minister for Electricity and Energy, MyanmarH.E. Alfonso Cusi, Secretary of Energy, The PhilippinesH.E. Dr Siri Jirapongphan, Minister of Energy, ThailandH.E. Dr Arcandra Tahar, Vice-Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, IndonesiaH.E. Li Fanrong, Vice-Administrator, National Energy Administration, ChinaDato Lim Jock Hoi, Secretary-General, ASEANAdnan Z. Amin, Director-General, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)Liu Zehong, Executive Vice President, State Grid Corporation of ChinaBambang Susantono, Vice-President, Knowledge Management and Sustainable Development, Asian Development Bank (ADB)Dr D.J. Pandian, Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)Philippe Monloubou, Chairman of the Management Board, EnedisMartin J. Houston, Vice-Chairman, Tellurian Yuji Kakimi, President, JERA Sharbini Suhaili, Group CEO, Sarawak EnergyPiyush Gupta, CEO and Director, DBS GroupDidier Holleaux, Executive Vice President, ENGIEDitlev Engel, CEO, DNV GL-EnergyTim Holt, CEO, Power Generation Services, SiemensWouter Van Wersch, President & CEO of GE Asia Pacific and Vice-President, General ElectricKazuhisa Yano, Chief Asia Representative, Osaka Gas Other high-level discussions at SIEW 2018 include the 2nd Singapore-IEA Forum, SIEW Thinktank Roundtables, and SIEW Energy Insights. SIEW key partner events, Asia Clean Energy Summit (ACES), Asian Downstream Summit (ADS) and Gas Asia Summit (GAS) will also return this year, featuring discussions on clean energy, refining & petrochemicals, and gas & LNG respectively. Register at www.siew.sg before 30 September 2018 to enjoy early bird discounts of up to S$300. SIEW 2018 will be held from 29 October 2018 to 2 November 2018 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.

Asia Pacific's offshore wind capacity could rise 20-fold to 43GW in 2027

Together with Korea and Japan, East Asia alone needs $37b of investment to meet ambitious energy goals.

Consortium with Medco Group invests $384.10m in embattled Hyflux

The consortium will subscribe for 60% of issue share capital in Hyflux and extend a loan of S$130m.

Over 4 in 5 of Asean fossil fuel power plants clash with UN climate goals: report

Most of the plants don’t meet the emissions thresholds for keeping global temperatures within 1.5 degrees Celsius.

Sembcorp fires up 225MW gas-fired plant in Myanmar

It is expected to generate 1,500GWh of power and support the power needs of 5.3 million people.

Bangladesh's renewables generation breaches 5% after new solar plant

The 28MW solar plant in Cox's Bazar District is the country's largest yet.

Standard Chartered quits funding coal plants

It previously faced pressure for the potential funding of three Vietnam coal plants.

Singapore open electricity market to be extended island-wide in November

Consumers may opt to stay with SP group to buy power at a regulated tariff.

Find out who emerged as the victors in the Asian Power Awards 2018

Nominations for "The Oscars" of the power industry reached a record-high of 150.

Western Asia nuclear capacity to hit 8GWe in 2030: IAEA

But right now, nuclear only takes up 0.2% of total electricity production.