From Landlocked to Limitless: Unleash the Potential of Floating Power and Energy Storage Projects
24 - 27 February, 2025
| One Farrer Hotel, Singapore
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
9:10 am - 9:50 am
Opening Panel Discussion: Building a Resilient Future for Asia – What’s Next in Clean Energy?
Henry Zhu -
Project Manager (Energy Management),
EDF
Shuvendu Bose - Senior Advisor, Ministry of Energy UAE
Tessa Teng - Executive Director, Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association of Singapore (HFCAS)
- 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
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.
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
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.
2:50 pm - 3:30 pm
Floating Solutions in the Green Energy Transition: Opportunities and Challenges in Singapore’s and the Surrounding Waters
Stefan Huebner -
President,
Society of Floating Solutions (Singapore)
Southeast Asian waters near the equator have huge potential for floating solar energy and floating nuclear energy generation, offering opportunities and socio-political challenges for creating new industrial synergies/clusters and reliable energy networks connecting Singapore and nearby countries.
- Explores opportunities for green energy transitions and energy imports/exports in Singaporean, Indonesian, and Bruneian waters
- Analyses political and social acceptance issues influencing the use of floating structures (e.g. floating solar, nuclear, etc.)
- Discusses synergies emerging from combining floating solar PV systems with other technologies to establish industrial clusters
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
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.
