AESIEAP CEO Conference 2024
21 October 2024 - Monday
Registration and Welcome Reception
22 October 2024 - Tuesday
Speaker: Stanley Huang, AESIEAP President and GCEO of SP Group
Speaker: Tan See Leng, Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Trade and Industry
Speaker: Xin Baoan, AESIEAP Immediate Past President and President of China Electricity Council
Speaker: Joseph Law Ka Chun, AESIEAP Vice President and Managing Director of CLP Power Hong Kong Limited
10:10 – 10:35 Networking Break
Session Details:
This session focuses on the collaborative efforts needed to enhance grid interconnectivity within the ASEAN region, emphasising the roles of power importers and utilities. The discussion will include best practices, capabilities, and experiences from leading industry players throughout the power import value chain, as well as utilities' perspectives on successful interconnection. Additionally, the session aims to identify and address technical, regulatory, and logistical obstacles, promote regional energy security, and support sustainability goals, all while creating a resilient and integrated ASEAN power grid.
Key Discussion Points:
- Effective strategies for power importers and utilities to enhance collaboration with regulators, transmission operators, and generation companies.
- Sharing successful strategies and technological advancements in the power import and utility sectors.
- Identifying and addressing technical, regulatory, and logistical obstacles in power import and grid interconnection.
- Addressing the intermittency challenges of renewable energy and ensuring mutual collaboration for grid resiliency.
Moderator: Brice Le Gallo, Vice President and Regional CEO, DNV Energy Systems APAC
Confirmed Speakers:
- Miguel Fonseca, CEO, EDP Renewables APAC
- Datuk Ir. Megat Jalaluddin Bin Megat Hassan, President and CEO, Tenaga Nasional Berhad
- Ong Teng Koon, Managing Director, SP PowerInterconnect
- Darmawan Prasodjo, President Director, PT PLN (Persero)
- Cindy Lim, CEO, Keppel Infrastructure
- Koh Chiap Khiong, CEO, Singapore & Southeast Asia, Sembcorp Industries
Session Details:
Global interconnectivity is crucial for creating resilient and sustainable energy systems. This series of presentation leverages international expertise by utilities from Europe, China and beyond in power imports and long-distance transmission, and their experience in overcoming political and technical challenges in enabling cross border connectivity.
Key Discussion Points:
- Lessons learned from European, Chinese, and other international utilities in enabling long-distance power imports and cross-border transmission.
- Overcoming political and regulatory barriers to achieve seamless global grid interconnectivity.
- Technical challenges and innovative solutions for enhancing cross-border power transmission infrastructure.
- The role of international collaboration in achieving resilient and sustainable global energy systems.
- Strategic insights on leveraging international expertise to address regional interconnectivity needs and opportunities.
Confirmed Speaker:
- Didier Wiot, CEO, Elia Grid International
12:40 – 14:00 Lunch Break
Session Details:
In this panel, financiers from private banks, development banks, and institutional investors will share insights on financing large-scale energy import projects. The discussion will cover the availability of capital for ambitious projects, commercial perspectives on financing, and the various mechanisms that can enable these high upfront capital ventures.
Key Discussion Points:
- Assessing the various sources of funding for large-scale energy import projects, including private banks, development banks, and institutional investors.
- Understanding the financial viability and commercial considerations of funding high-capital energy import ventures versus early retirement of existing assets.
- Exploring different financing models and mechanisms to support large-scale energy import projects.
- Strategies for mitigating financial risks associated with large-scale energy imports.
Moderator: Narsingh Chaudhary, President, Asia Pacific and India, Black and Veatch
Confirmed Speakers:
- Steve Kim, Managing Director, Head of Structured and Project Finance, OCBC
- Erik Becker, Regional Head for Infrastructure in SEA, IFC
- Jackie B. Surtani, Regional Director, ADB Singapore Office
- Kelvin Wong, Head of Energy, Renewables and Infrastructure, DBS
- Christopher Ang, Group Head, Infrastructure and Project Finance, Group Investment Banking, UOB
Session Details:
This session covers a series of technical presentations that focus on the role of OEMs in enhancing regional power connectivity through revolutionary solutions. From subsea cable to control systems, this session delves into the specific technical challenges faced during power import and regional grid integration, and how OEMs are addressing these challenges with cutting-edge technologies and innovative practices.
Key Discussion Points:
- Emerging trends and the future direction of OEM technologies in power connectivity.
- Real-world examples of successful OEM-led projects enhancing regional connectivity.
- Navigating regulatory challenges in regional power connectivity projects.
- Evaluating the economic benefits and cost-effectiveness of new technologies implemented by OEMs.
- Advances in subsea cable technology for improved durability and efficiency.
- The role of modern control systems in enhancing grid stability and reliability.
- Solutions for integrating renewable energy sources into regional grids.
- Innovative practices and technologies to address technical obstacles in power import and grid integration.
- Techniques for improving the resilience and reliability of interconnected power grids.
- Strategies for fostering collaboration with utilities, regulators, and other stakeholders.
Confirmed Speakers:
- Venu Nuguri, CEO, Hitachi Energy Singapore
- Dr Jochen Kossmann, VP Grid Solutions Technical Sales, Siemens Energy
- Hama Shroff, Regional CEO Oceania and South-East Asia, Prysmian
