Main Conference Day 1

Main Conference Day 1

8:00 am - 9:00 am Morning Refreshments & Registration

9:00 am - 9:10 am Welcome & Housekeeping Address by Asia Energy Week

  • Analysing the impact of geopolitical events on energy security and the role of clean energy diversification 
  • Exploring regional cooperation strategies for ensuring reliable and secure energy supplies in Asia 
  • Evaluating the potential of floating power and hydrogen for island nations and remote communities 


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Lucian Liu

Senior Manager
Osaka Gas Singapore

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Henry Zhu

Project Manager (Energy Management)
EDF

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Shuvendu Bose

Senior Advisor
Ministry of Energy UAE

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Tessa Teng

Executive Director
Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association of Singapore (HFCAS)

9:50 am - 10:20 am Industry Thought Leadership

10:20 am - 10:50 am Powering the Future: A Transition to Clean Energy


This session explores the urgent need for a clean energy transition to combat climate change by highlighting the economic benefits and potential of renewable energy, emphasizing the crucial role of strong policies in accelerating this shift. 

  • Understanding climate crisis demands urgent shift to clean energy 
  • Seeing how renewable technologies offer economic opportunities and job growth 
  • Abiding strong policies essential for accelerating energy transition 

10:50 am - 11:10 am Speed Networking Session

Join us in this Speed Networking Session where you will be able to meet other participants at the event! During this session, you will have the opportunity to engage with several leaders in a short amount of time and exchange business cards to take the conversation beyond the event.

11:10 am - 11:40 am Morning Break & Refreshments

11:40 am - 11:45 am Welcome & Housekeeping Address by Floating Power & Energy Storage

11:45 am - 11:50 am Opening Remarks by Conference Chairperson

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Addressing the Complexities of Floating Power Project Initiation

Mutsumi Yamada - Country Manager (Japan) & Regional BD Manager (Asia Pacific), BW Ideol
  • Emphasises the importance of thorough design in setting up the project for success. 
  • Outlines the key obstacles to address during the project's early stages. 
  • Highlights the comprehensive approach needed for a successful project start. 
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Mutsumi Yamada

Country Manager (Japan) & Regional BD Manager (Asia Pacific)
BW Ideol

12:20 pm - 12:50 pm Industry Thought Leadership

12:50 pm - 1:20 pm Exploring the Potential of Cirata’s Floating Solar

Herry Nico Siagian - Portfolio Manager, PT PLN
  • Evaluating the technical feasibility and economic viability of floating solar farms in Asia 
  • Examining the advancements in wave energy technology and its potential for floating platforms 
  • Identifying suitable locations for deploying diverse floating renewable energy solutions 
  • Discussing the role of floating power in diversifying the energy mix and achieving clean energy goals 
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Herry Nico Siagian

Portfolio Manager
PT PLN

1:20 pm - 2:20 pm Networking Lunch Break

2:20 pm - 2:50 pm Unveiling the Potential of Floating Nuclear Plants

Somnath Kansabanik - Principal Advisory, Rystad Energy
  • Exploring the potential of floating nuclear plants to provide clean energy for remote locations.  
  • Addressing public concerns and safety considerations for these innovative reactors. 
  • Understanding the pros and cons of floating nuclear plants for a sustainable energy future. 
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Somnath Kansabanik

Principal Advisory
Rystad Energy

2:50 pm - 3:30 pm Energy Storage Project Management: From Concept to Completion

  • Expanding renewable energy capacity through innovative floating energy storage solutions. 
  • Assessing the potential benefits and overcoming the challenges of deploying floating energy storage systems. 
  • Optimising renewable energy grid integration and reliability by balancing energy supply and demand. 

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Afternoon Break & Refreshments

11:50 am - 12:20 pm The Future of Floating Wind: Unlocking Asia's Offshore Wind Potential

Frederic Lan-Shun - Principal Consultant, JUMBO Consulting Group
  • Exploring the wind resource potential across Asian coastlines 
  • Analysing the cost competitiveness of floating wind compared to fixed-bottom 
  • Discussing strategies for overcoming technical and regulatory challenges for wider adoption 
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Frederic Lan-Shun

Principal Consultant
JUMBO Consulting Group

4:30 pm - 5:10 pm Panel Discussion: Exploring the Potential & Challenges of Floating Power and Energy Storage Projects

Mohammed Reza Alhuda - Head of Energy Storage Engineering, Gentari
Alan Khor - Chief Operating Officer, Skye Renewables
Herry Nico Siagian - Portfolio Manager, PT PLN
  • Exploring the technical feasibility and economic viability of floating power generation. 
  • Identifying and addressing the key challenges hindering floating power project development. 
  • Investigating the potential synergies between floating power and energy storage technologies. 
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Mohammed Reza Alhuda

Head of Energy Storage Engineering
Gentari

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Alan Khor

Chief Operating Officer
Skye Renewables

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Herry Nico Siagian

Portfolio Manager
PT PLN

5:10 pm - 5:10 pm Chairperson’s Closing Remarks & End of Conference Day One