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SINGAPORE, May 4, 2020 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

The Energy Market Authority today announced "Creating Our Low Carbon Energy

Future Together" as the theme for Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW)

2020.

2. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an unprecedented challenge for the

energy industry with the uncertain economic and energy demand outlook. At the

same time, this crisis could help accelerate the transition to a more secure

and sustainable energy future when the global economy recovers. Despite a

temporary drop in emissions caused by COVID-19, the urgent need to combat

climate change remains. How can we seize new growth opportunities and work

together towards a low carbon energy future? Against this backdrop, SIEW 2020

will provide a platform for global energy stakeholders to share best practices

and effect change across the energy industry.

3. On the SIEW 2020 theme, Dr Koh Poh Koon, Senior Minister of State

for the Ministry of Trade and Industry, said: "The theme highlights how

governments and industries are faced with the urgent challenge of growing the

economy in a sustainable manner. The uncertain global economic outlook would

present even more challenges for the energy sector. I look forward to the

meaningful discussions at SIEW on how we can create a low carbon energy future

together."

4. EMA announced the theme at the inaugural SIEW 2020 Global Launch

webinar. Speakers at the launch included Mr Neil Atkinson, Head of Oil Industry

& Markets Division, International Energy Agency (IEA), and Mr Tan Cheng Guan,

Head of Renewables & Environment, Sembcorp Industries. Moderating the

discussion was Ms Goh Swee Chen, President, Global Compact Network Singapore.

Highlights at SIEW 2020

5. The Singapore Energy Summit will see a high-level panel comprising

ministers and industry leaders delving deeper into the theme. This includes

discussions on the pathways to our low carbon energy transition, the impact on

the economy, and how we can tap into low carbon alternatives.

6. For the first time, Singapore and the IEA will co-host the 2nd

Global Ministerial Conference on System Integration of Renewable Energy at

SIEW. Dr Fatih Birol, IEA's Executive Director, said: "The integration of

variable renewable energy is a key part of strengthening modern, sustainable,

and affordable energy systems. I am very pleased that the IEA will co-host the

2020 IEA System Integration of Renewable Energy Ministerial Meeting with the

Government of Singapore at Southeast Asia's premier energy sector event, SIEW."

7. "This year -- during the IEA's year of Clean Energy Transitions --

we will bring together ministers and business leaders to discuss real world

solutions and the latest developments to integrate growing shares of renewables

-- a critical part of the effort to enhance energy security, sustainability and

affordability. Now, more than ever, governments and energy sector actors should

prioritise the security of energy systems and this important event is designed

to assist with this imperative," added Dr Birol.

8. S&P Global Platts will host a new conference on LNG & Hydrogen Gas

Markets in Asia, with a special focus on the growth and development of hydrogen

in the region. Returning partner event Asia Clean Energy Summit will examine

clean energy alternatives including floating solar photovoltaics. Asian

Downstream Summit 2020 will be co-located with the Asian Refining Technology

Conference, with a focus on sustainability & productivity in refining &

petrochemicals.

9. Delegates can also look forward to report launches at the SIEW

Energy Insights and SIEW Thinktank Roundtables. Returning roundtable hosts

include the Agora Energiewende; the Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N);

the Energy Studies Institute (ESI); and the Institute of Energy Economics,

Japan (IEEJ).

10. SIEW 2020 will be held at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention

Centre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, from 26 to 30 October 2020. More updates

will be shared when registration for SIEW opens in July.

About Singapore International Energy Week

Now in its 13th edition, the Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) is a

premier platform in Asia for energy insights, partnerships and dialogues. The

conference brings together the world's leading conferences, exhibitions and

roundtables in one week, one location. SIEW enriches the global energy

conversation by convening political, business, academic and energy industry

thought leaders to advance solutions and actions across the energy spectrum of

oil & gas, clean and renewable energy, and energy infrastructure financing.

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About the Energy Market Authority

The Energy Market Authority (EMA) is a statutory board under the Ministry of

Trade and Industry. Our main goals are to ensure a reliable and secure energy

supply, promote effective competition in the energy market and develop a

dynamic energy sector in Singapore. Through our work, we seek to forge a

progressive energy landscape for sustained growth.

Website: www.ema.gov.sg (http://www.ema.gov.sg/) | Follow us: Instagram:

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For media queries, please contact:

Ms Chin Kai Li

Energy Market Authority

Tel: +65 6376 7479

Email: CHIN_Kai_Li@ema.gov.sg

Ms Charis Pek

Edelman for Singapore International Energy Week

Tel: +65 6347 2342

Email: SIEWMedia@edelman.com

Source: Energy Market Authority