Event Details

Singapore faces unique challenges due to limited renewable energy sources and land area, making it crucial to explore alternative solutions. With the power sector responsible for a significant 40% of Singapore's carbon emissions, urgent action is needed to achieve our ambitious net-zero goal by 2050.


During this session, our distinguished panel of industry experts, will delve into the intricacies of electricity imports and their pivotal role in Singapore's energy landscape.

  • Understanding of the role of electricity imports in Singapore's transition to cleaner energy sources.
  • Discussing the challenges and opportunities associated with electricity imports.
  • Explore innovative strategies and technologies for harnessing imported electricity and reducing carbon emissions.
  • Highlight the potential benefits and feasibility of interconnection with neighboring countries.

Agenda

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Registration
3:00 PM - 3:10 PM
Welcome Remarks
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM
Strategic Pathways for Integrating Clean Energy Imports into Singapore’s Energy Mix
3:40 PM - 4:40 PM
Panel Discussion: Paving the Way for Singapore's Clean Energy Future
4:40 PM - 5:00 PM
Networking and End of Programme

Speakers

  • Dr. Nor Azlan Bin Mostafa (Chief Operations Officer at Single Buyer)

    Dr. Nor Azlan Bin Mostafa

    Chief Operations Officer at Single Buyer

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  • Kavita Gandhi (Executive Director of Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS))

    Kavita Gandhi

    Executive Director of Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS)

    https://www.seas.org.sg/

    Kavita Gandhi has an extensive background in environment and developmental sector spanning over last 25 years. Kavita has been involved in multi-dimensional projects like United States Asia Environmental Partnership (US-AEP) and was Instrumental in setting up of Clean Technology Environmental Management Centre (CTEM) in the Singapore Manufacturer’s Association. She has experience working with environmental sector startups and SMEs in her capacity as a manager of the Singapore Association for Environmental Companies (SAFECO). Kavita is the founding Executive Director of the Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore and has been leading the team since 2006. She also represents the association in various government and non-government committees related to clean energy. She was instrumental in developing and managing some unique programs like the SME Energy Efficiency outreach as well cleantech incubator. Kavita has an MSc in Environmental Management from Wye College, University of London.

    Kavita is also representing SEAS on the following:
    • Advisory Board Member: Ecolabs Centre of Innovation for Energy, Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
    • Advisory Board Member: Centre for Sustainable Development, Newcastle Australia Institute of Higher Education
    • Co-convener, Renewable Energy Standards (RECs) working group, Enterprise Singapore (ESG)
    • Member: Singapore Certified Energy Manager (SCEM) Program, Steering Committee, National Environment Agency (NEA)
    • Member: Green Skills Committee (GSC), Skillsfuture Singapore
    • Member: Environment & Resource Standards Committee (ERSC), Enterprise Singapore (ESG)
    • Member: Technical Committee for Energy, Enterprise Singapore (ESG)
    • Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All) committee, Asian Development Bank (ADB)

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  • Dr Amir Hisham (General Manager - Asia at PSC Consulting Singapore)

    Dr Amir Hisham

    General Manager - Asia at PSC Consulting Singapore

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  • Steve Nutt (Technical Director of PSC Consulting UK)

    Steve Nutt

    Technical Director of PSC Consulting UK

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  • Frank Phuan (Business CEO of EDP Renewables APAC)

    Frank Phuan

    Business CEO of EDP Renewables APAC

    Frank Phuan belongs to the second generation of a family business that has been in the solar industry
    for 35 years. Incorporated and co-founded by Frank in 2015, Sunseap Group is the first full-fledged solar
    utility company in Singapore, currently licensed under the Energy Market Authority as both an energy
    wholesaler and an energy retailer specializing in renewable energy. Sunseap Group is the holding
    company for its renewable energy subsidiaries Sunseap Leasing, Sunseap Energy, Sunseap International,
    Sunseap Solutions, Sunseap Engineering and Sunseap Energy Ventures. Frank has been awarded the
    distinguished Nanyang Outstanding Young Alumni Award 2014 and the prestigious Entrepreneur of the
    Year Award (EYA) 2015, and the PVSEC Special Award in 2016 in recognition of his contribution to the
    growth of the photovoltaic industrial technology in Singapore.

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  • Sandra Seah (Partner at Bird & Bird ATMD LLP)

    Sandra Seah

    Partner at Bird & Bird ATMD LLP

    https://www.twobirds.com/en/reach/asia-pacific/singapore

    Sandra is a corporate lawyer who specialises in energy and infrastructure laws.
    Sandra has extensive experience in public projects and regulatory work in Singapore and has advised state agencies such as Energy Market Authority, Energy Market Company, Building & Construction Authority, Jurong Town Corporation, Ministry of Health, Tripartite Alliance Limited and People's Association. She is an experienced transactional lawyer for large scale infrastructure projects and tenders, being experienced in PPP, power imports, PPA, EPC, state leasing and technical contracts. Sandra is the lead coordinator for a large number of public projects in Singapore, including the recent projects for generation planting and low-carbon solutions for bunkering and power generation. She advised on the first energy performance contract template for SGBC/BCA and the first sectoral competition appeal in the gas sector for EMA. Sandra has spoken widely on decarbonisation, governance and greenwashing issues. She is the legal counsel to SEAS, SGBC, GCNS and WMRAS and is the advisor to a local children’s charity.

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  • Lee Seng Wai (Director (Energy Connections Office) of Energy Market Authority (EMA))

    Lee Seng Wai

    Director (Energy Connections Office) of Energy Market Authority (EMA)

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Venue

Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS)

180 Kitchener Road
City Square Mall
#06-10
Singapore 208539

Singapore

If you have any questions please contact Nurhidayah Shahir

Contact Organizer

63388578

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