Pre-Forum Event

CCS and the Trans ASEAN Grid – Key Parts of the Asia Region’s Response to Net Zero
Hosted by International Project Finance Association (IPFA)

Monday, 3 June 2024

4:00 - 5:30 p.m. (GMT +8) | Multi-Function Hall 2


The International Project Finance Association (IPFA) are proud to be the global professional association for the infrastructure and energy financing industry. As an independent, not-for-profit organization, we connect and promote the collective interests of our public & private sector members, including the industry’s leading investors, lenders, advisors, developers, sponsors and government institutions. For more than 25 years, we have provided a home for thought leadership, networking and professional development, with the aim of driving continuous progress for the benefit of the industry.

AGENDA


4:00 - 4:05 p.m.

Opening Remarks


4:05 - 4:35 p.m.

Keynote: How Carbon Capture & Storage might play a part in the ASEAN move to Net Zero

David Clinch & Will Stroll, Partner, Pinsent Masons MPillay


4:35 - 4:40 p.m.

Keynote Q&A


4:40 - 5:25 p.m.

Panel debate: An Update on the Trans ASEAN Grid and the growth of Cross-Border Power in Asia

  • A Brief History of the Trans ASEAN Grid
  • The growth of Cross Border Power Projects (with some examples e.g. Monsoon Wind)
  • Opportunities & Challenges (including for Transmission)
  • Singapore Electricity Imports
  • Crystal Ball Gazing

Moderator: James Harris, Partner, Pinsent Masons MPillay

Panellists: Peter Jang (Pinsent Masons), Nick Moller (ADB), F. Cleo Kawawaki (ADB), Hyunjung Lee (ADB), Sharad Somani (KPMG)


5:25 - 5:30 p.m.

Closing Remarks

SPEAKERS

William Stroll

William Stroll

Partner, Pinsent Masons LLP

Cleo Kawawaki

Cleo Kawawaki

Head, OMDP, ADB

Hyunjung Lee

Hyunjung Lee

Senior Energy Economist, Energy Sector Office, Sector Groups, ADB

Sharad Somani

Sharad Somani

Partner and Asia Pacific Head of Infrastructure, KPMG Singapore