Chapter 3
Highlights of SIEW 2024
- About EMA
- Our Energy Story
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The energy transition is a global challenge that requires collective expertise and collaboration. By engaging international partners – from government agencies to industry leaders – we exchange insights and co-develop solutions that benefit Singapore and the wider energy community.
Singapore International Energy Week 2024
The 17th edition of the Singapore International Energy Week Distinguished speakers at the event included: (SIEW), held from 21 to 25 October 2024, brought together over 600 energy ministers and global industry leaders for high-level discussions under the theme “A Connected and Sustainable Energy World”.
With more than 18,000 attendees from over 70 countries, the event reinforced its position as a premier platform for shaping global energy collaboration and innovation.
In tandem with growing international engagement, SIEW 2024 continued to strengthen EMA’s global partnerships. New strategic ties were forged with the United States Department of Commerce to co-organise the inaugural Singapore–US Forum, focusing on the role of hydrogen in the energy transition. In addition, the Atlantic Council joined as SIEW’s Strategic Insights Partner, expanding its global thought leadership network.
SIEW 2025 launched with a sharpened global outlook and a renewed commitment to advancing energy dialogue. The theme “Envisioning Energy Tomorrow, Building Systems Today” was unveiled at the global launch on 14 March 2025. This was followed by a series of SIEWConnects sessions in Kobe, Beijing, London, and Washington D.C., where stakeholders gathered to discuss key topics including natural gas and hydrogen, artificial intelligence, and sustainable financing.
Distinguished speakers at the event included:
- Dr Doto Mashaka Biteko (MP), Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, United Republic of Tanzania
- The Hon. Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Australia
- H.E. Tse Chin-Wan, Secretary of Environment and Ecology, Hong Kong SAR, China
- H.E. Dr Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General, ASEAN
- Dr Fatih Birol, Executive Director, International Energy Agency
- Francesco La Camera, Director-General, International Renewable Energy Agency
- Dr Jean-Christophe Niel, Director General, Institute for Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety
- Pang Xiaogang, President, State Grid Corporation of China
- Mark C. Christie, Commissioner, United States Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
- Amin Nasser, President and CEO, Aramco
- Albert Cheung, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, BloombergNEF
- Maeda Tadashi, Managing Director, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Japan Bank for International Cooperation
- Dick Richelle, Chairman of the Executive Board and Group Chief Executive Officer, Royal Vopak
- Meg O’Neill, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Woodside Energy
Partnering for Energy Progress
EMA actively promotes international cooperation to exchange best practices and strengthen Singapore’s energy thought leadership. We continue to engage in bilateral and multilateral platforms including ASEAN, G20, Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), Indo Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF), International Energy Agency (IEA) and International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
Launch of the IEA Regional Cooperation Centre in Singapore
At the 17th Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW), Singapore and IEA inaugurated the IEA Regional Cooperation Centre in Singapore – IEA’s first office outside of its Paris headquarters. This is a significant milestone for IEA to deepen and expand its outreach in Southeast Asia and beyond. The Centre will drive IEA’s regional efforts in renewable energy deployment, cross-border power trade, and clean energy financing through targeted policy support, technical assistance, and capacity building initiatives. This will accelerate and advance the region’s energy transition journey.
We also partnered with IEA to organise the ninth edition of the Singapore-IEA Regional Training Programme from 29 to 30 May 2025. This annual event brought together 200 policymakers, regulators, and industry stakeholders from 20 countries to strengthen capabilities for multilateral electricity trade.
Celebrating the inauguration of the IEA Regional Centre in Singapore on 21 October 2024.
The Singapore-United States Feasibility Study on Regional Energy Connectivity
In October 2024, the Ministry of Trade and Industry, EMA and United States Department of Energy (US DOE) embarked on the next phase of the Singapore-United States Feasibility Study on Regional Energy Connectivity. Titled “Study on Legal and Financing Frameworks for Regional Energy Connectivity in Southeast Asia”, the next phase included more partner countries from the region to share best practices and discuss the relevant legal and governance frameworks needed to enhance cross-border energy interconnections in Southeast Asia.
Energy Partnerships in Action
We have expanded our partnerships through several Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) signed with various energy stakeholders:
October 2024
- EMA and Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning signed an MoU to enhance collaboration in the areas of energy efficiency, renewable energy, smart grids, energy storage systems, carbon capture and storage, and information exchange.
- EMA and Korea Gas Corporation signed a new MoU with an expanded scope to explore joint procurement of liquefied natural gas between Singapore and KOGAS.
- EMA and Emirates Nuclear Energy Company signed an MoU to develop capabilities in nuclear energy.
EMA and Emirates Nuclear Energy Company signed an MoU to develop capabilities in nuclear energy on 29 October 2024.
November 2024
- EMA and the Ministry of Climate and Enterprise of Sweden signed an MoU on energy cooperation to enhance collaboration on regional energy interconnectivity and the development of clean energy technologies.
- EMA and PetroChina International Company Limited signed an MoU to collaborate on strengthening Singapore’s capabilities in liquefied natural gas supply and management.
