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SINGAPORE, April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

The Energy Market Authority (EMA) of Singapore announced "Advancing the Energy

Transition" as the theme for Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) 2021.

2. Given the global momentum to tackle climate change, the energy transition is

an urgent priority for many countries including Singapore. While green growth

and low carbon energy sources are developing rapidly, challenges remain. As

energy demand growth is expected to remain high in Asia, more efforts will be

needed to reset the balance between economic growth and energy sustainability.

International collaboration will be vital to create business opportunities,

green jobs and enhancing energy resilience to ensure a more sustainable energy

future for all. Against this backdrop, global stakeholders will gather at SIEW

2021 to discuss how we can advance the low carbon energy transition.

3. The SIEW 2021 theme was announced at the hybrid SIEW Global Launch featuring

speakers from Accenture, DBS, Envision, Sembcorp Industries, Shell, and also

representatives from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the

United Kingdom Government. The speakers shared their perspectives on promoting

low carbon energy in Asia and the role of private sector in pursuing green

growth. The launch attracted over 900 onsite and online attendees.

Highlights at SIEW 2021

4. SIEW 2021 will kick off on 25 October 2021 with key anchor events – the SIEW

Opening Keynote Address and the Singapore Energy Summit. Featuring global

thought leaders, these events will set the stage for a week of discussions on

how we can reset, restructure and reinvent the energy industry for a more

sustainable future.

5. Delegates can look forward to several new events at SIEW this year.

Co-hosted by EMA and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the

inaugural Singapore-IRENA High-Level Forum will focus on Investing in an

Inclusive and Just Clean Energy Transition, where speakers will exchange views

on mobilising investments to support and shape an inclusive energy transition.

6. Mr Ngiam Shih Chun, Chief Executive of Energy Market Authority, said: "The

theme for SIEW 2021 emphasises the importance of advancing the energy

transition collectively to ensure a more sustainable and resilient global

energy system. In this regard, the collaboration with IRENA is timely given the

importance of investments in advancing an inclusive energy transition,

especially in Asia. We welcome all energy stakeholders to join us at SIEW this

year to exchange views on how we can navigate the challenges and opportunities

presented by the energy transition."

7. Mr Francesco La Camera, Director General, IRENA, said: "The energy

transition is fundamental to putting our energy systems and our economies on a

path to net-zero by the middle of this century. Southeast Asia is a diverse,

thriving region with significant renewables potential that is well positioned

to occupy a leadership position in the shift to new models of sustainable

growth and long-term prosperity. We look forward to working closely with the

Energy Market Authority to reinforce this message at Singapore International

Energy Week this year."

8. SIEW 2021 will also feature a new industry-driven conference on the Future

of the Grid, with a special focus on Grid Optimisation and Electrification.

This event highlights the importance of resilient and interconnected grid

infrastructure in driving a sustainable energy future. Asia Clean Energy Summit

(ACES), Asian Downstream Summit (ADS) and LNG and Hydrogen Gas Markets Asia

will also return as SIEW partner events.

9. The Singapore-International Energy Agency (IEA) Forum, SIEW Energy Insights

and SIEW Thinktank Roundtables will continue to showcase perspectives from

renowned international organisations, including:

-Agora Energiewende;

-ASEAN Centre for Energy;

-Atlantic Council;

-Energy Research Institute @ NTU;

-Energy Studies Institute;

-Institute of Energy Economics, Japan;

-United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

10. SIEW 2021 will be held in a hybrid format this year, comprising both onsite

and online elements. From 25 to 29 October 2021, the event will take place at

the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.

Delegates can register their interest to attend the event on the SIEW website

(www.siew.gov.sg) and more updates will be shared when registration opens in

July.

About SIEW

The Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW)(

https://www.siew.gov.sg/?utm_source=edm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dec%2028%20gov%20list)

is an annual platform for energy professionals, policymakers and commentators

to discuss and share best practices and solutions within the global energy

space. SIEW 2021 will be held from the 25-29 October at Marina Bay Sands.

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, the EMA seeks to forge a

progressive energy landscape for sustained growth. Please visit www.ema.gov.sg

for more information.

SOURCE:  Energy Market Authority

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