Strategic Conference

The Future Energy Asia summit convenes the world’s national gas, LNG, power and renewable energy leaders in the region’s most important industry platform; and engage in strategic dialogues to shape the energy transition and transformation of next decade.

The programme features three days of multi-stream strategic commercial and technical content with over 200 speakers from across the integrated energy value chain.

Delegate Benefits:

Hear from Asia’s leaders in the oil, gas, power generation and renewables sector.
Stay up-to-date on the latest policy, commercials and strategy of Asia’s energy ministries and its NOCs.
Learn from data-driven and actionable content directly relevant to your business enabling better decision making.
Market spotlights across Asia and Thailand provide in-depth knowledge on the key trends shaping the industry in the region.
Interactive sessions allow delegates and speakers to discuss, debate and collaborate on the future energy mix.

2021 CONFERENCE AGENDA

OPENING CEREMONY

ASEAN countries, including Thailand, have seen significant impact of COVID-19, oil & gas price volatility, and the trilemma of balancing energy security, affordability and sustainability. Thailand made proactive strides to address and adapt to the new normal. These range from sustainable upstream production, LNG market liberalisation, infrastructure development, innovations in floating solar, EVs, digitalisations. The Opening Ceremony will showcase Thailand’s national energy priorities, policies, their implications, encompassing NOC, E&P and national utility perspectives.

08.00 Registration & Networking
09.00 Organiser’s Welcome
09.10 Ministerial Keynote Address: Thailand 4.0 & Energy Resilience and Innovation Amidst the COVID Era
Speaker

Kulit Sombatsiri, Permanent Secretary of Energy, Ministry of Energy, Thailand
09.25 Thai Power Address: Accelerating the Integration of Renewables into the Energy Mix
Boonyanit Wongrukmit, Governor, EGAT
09.40 Thai Energy Address: Adapting to the Energy Transition – The Role of Gas and Renewables in PTT’s Strategies
Auttapol Rerkpiboon, President and Chief Executive Officer, PTT
09.55 Thai E&P Address: Sustainable Exploration and Production Strategies In a Global Context and Innovations
Phongsthorn Thavisin, Chief Executive Officer, PTTEP
10.10 Expo Opening & VIP Tours Morning Break & Networking
11:00 Minister-CEOs Dialogue Roundtable* By invitation only

SHAPING ENERGY TRANSITION

By 2030, ASEAN will become the 4th largest energy consumer in the world. ASEAN’s energy transition pathways are unique, underpinned by diverse factors and goals: energy connectivity, universal access, aspiration on renewables, LNG cooperation and trade, technological innovations. Today’s programme allows you insights into ASEAN’s energy transition planning, role of gas and LNG, renewables integration.

10.50 Theme Setting Keynote: Recovery & Rebound – Outlook for ASEAN’s Energy Transition Pathways towards 2030
Tim Gould, Head of Division, Energy Supply and Outlooks and Investment, IEA
11.00 Keynote Address: US LNG and Its Role in ASEAN’s Energy Transition
Dr Andrew Walker, VP Strategy and Communication, Cheniere Energy
11.10 Keynote Address: Leveraging on the Natural Gas Opportunities to Decarbonise ASEAN’s Energy Sector
Mansoor Al Hamed, Chief Executive Officer, Mubadala Petroleum
11.20
BIG IDEAS: Clean Energy, Role of Oil & Gas, Innovations That Shape ASEAN’s Energy Transition
- ASEAN’s drive towards fuel diversification, energy security and decarbonization
- The rapid growth of renewables amidst COVID – what next will we see?
- LNG import, infrastructure developments and liberalisation: strong demand growth expected to decarbonize the power and industrial sectors
- New normal – how the energy industry is reshaping their strategies and focuses amidst the pandemic?
- Collaboration opportunities between public and private sectors
- Innovations in policies, financing, technologies and business models
Speakers
- Maria Sferruzza, Senior Vice President, Baker Hughes
- Tom Earl, Chief Commercial Officer, Venture Global LNG
- PTT senior management
- Montri Rawanchaikul, President, PTTEP
Moderator
- Joseph Tomkiewicz, Partner, Tilleke & Gibbins
12.20 Special Address: Delivering Competitive LNG for ASEAN
Tom Earl, Chief Commercial Officer, Venture Global LNG
12.30 Lunch Break & Networking
12.50 Energy Leaders Dialogue Roundtable* By invitation only
14.00
Global Leaders Panel: Cleaner Fuels & ESG Commitment - Leveraging Gas and LNG Opportunities to Drive ASEAN’s Transition
- The evolving role of gas/LNG in ASEAN’s energy mix, amidst the global shift in ESG and climate commitment
- LNG market, pricing updates and upside opportunities for buyers
- Emerging LNG markets in ASEAN, such as Vietnam, Philippines, Myanmar
- Demand growth: LNG to power, small scale LNG opportunities
- The rise of carbon-neutral LNG cargos
Speakers
Moderator
14.50 Keynote: Philippines Energy Transition Policies and Efforts
H.E. Alfonso G. Cusi, Department of Energy Secretary, The Philippines
15.00
Upstream Panel: Exploration and Sustainable Production Strategies for Energy Security in ASEAN Amidst Energy Transition
- Recent significant oil & gas discoveries in ASEAN
- 2020 price volatility’s impact on the upstream E&P
- Strategies for NOCs to increase reserves and production, and long-term growth
- M&A, internationalization strategies and capturing new business opportunities such as gas to power, LNG, technologies
Speakers
Moderator
15.45 Afternoon break & networking
16.10
Panel: Grid Connectivity – Renewables Integration and Opportunities for Power Access, Optimisation and Affordability
- Utility’s goals of renewables in energy mix
- Examine the uptake of solar and wind power generation in ASEAN
- Challenges in renewables integration into the grid
- Technology solutions
- Decentralized energy systems
Speakers
- Santisouk Phimphachanh,Deputy Director General, Department of Energy Policy and Planning, Laos Ministry of Energy and Mines
- Dr. Nitus Voraphonpiput, Director, Generation and Transmission System Planning Division, EGAT
- Ho Howe Tian, Regional Director, Envision Digital International
- Vo Van Binh, CEO, PECC2
Moderator
- Caroline Chua, Senior Associate Analyst, Southeast Asia, BloombergNEF
17.00
Clean Energy Project Investment Briefings – Hosted
A 5-8min presentation of project investment briefings, to showcase and pitch to investors, financiers, with Q&As moderated by an industry veteran.

A total of 3 projects/initiatives will be selected, representing ideally countries in spotlight such as Vietnam, Lao PDR and Thailand.
- Tuan Pham, CEO, BCG Energy
- Somprasong Panjalak, CEO, Prime Road Power
17.45 Networking Reception – Hosted by Venture Global LNG
Please join us at the networking reception for VIPs, delegates, speakers and exhibitors.
Unwind, network and build new connections over drinks and food.

Energy Transition in Practice

ASEAN’s sustainable energy pathways till 2040 presents $3 trillion cumulative investment Opportunities. In practice, how does that translate into financing, sector specific developments, investments? The energy transition landscape has evolved quickly in response to the global energy disruptions caused by Covid-19. Amidst the transition, what opportunities have presented in the LNG, LNG to power, wind, solar and energy storage sectors?

08.00 Registration & Networking
09.00 Opening Remarks: Supporting ASEAN’s Energy Transition Pathways with A Vision for Carbon Neutrality
Tengku Mohammad Taufik, Group President and CEO, PETRONAS
09.10 Keynote: EGAT’s Perspective- Innovations and Outlook of Electrification Future of Thailand
Dr. Jiraporn Sirikum, Deputy Governor – Strategy, EGAT
09.20
Panel: $3 Trillion Cumulative Investment for ASEAN’s Sustainable Energy Pathways – How Do We Get There?
- How will 2021 & 2022 look like, and are we on track to attain the investment goals?
- Roles of financial institutions (banks, SWFs, institutional investors, PE etc.) in this shift
- How existing investment models, financing structures can accelerate the energy transition
- What will capital allocation for gas, renewables, cleantech sectors look like
Speakers
- Geoffrey Tan, MD, Asia Pacific, US International Development Finance Corporation
- Pankaj Ghai, Managing Director, Olympus Capital Asia
- Laurent Margoloff, Director – Utilities – Power – Renewables APAC, ING
- Shalabh Singhania, Director, Portfolio Management, InfraCo Asia
Moderator
- Daniel Mallo, Managing Director – Head of Energy, Infrastructure and Metals & Mining, Asia, Societe Generale
10.20
Global Leaders Panel: LNG Buyers Perspective – Strategies towards 2030 Post COVID
Speakers
- Jon Russell, Chief Commercial Officer, First Gen
- PTT senior management
- Shammi Herai, VP LNG, Business Development, TotalEnergies
Moderator
- Damon Evans, Asia Editor, Energy Invoice
11.10 Morning Break & Networking
11.10 Energy Leaders Dialogue Roundtable* By invitation only
11.30 Keynote Address: Commoditization of LNG and The Implications for ASEAN’s Energy Security and Decarbonisation
H.E. Dr. Yury Sentyurin, Secretary General, GECF
11.40
Keynote: Integrated Energy Approach to Support ASEAN’s Energy Transition Goals
Speakers
- Cyril Canchon, MD – APAC Head of Business Development, Saipem (reserved)
11.50
Panel: LNG-to-Power Solutions, Small-Scale LNG Solutions and New Applications for ASEAN
- Active projects and pipelines of LNG to Power and small-scale LNG
- Examine the complexities and considerations for LNG-to-power, small scale LNG adoptions in ASEAN
- Review case studies
- Manage energy infrastructure financing and hedge risks of price volatility, technical integration
- The adoption and outlook for LNG bunkering in ASEAN
Speakers
- PTT senior management
- Chayong Borisuitsawat, EVP, Engineering and Development Group, PTTEP
- Saipem Senior Management
- Imam Mul Akhyar, Division Head of LNG Global Venture, PT PGN
Moderator
- Abhishek Rohatgi, Senior Associate Analyst, LNG, BloombergNEF
12.35 Keynote: Canada’s Role in Decarbonising the World and Collaboration Opportunities for ASEAN
Honourable Dale Nally, Associate Minister of Natural Gas and Electricity, Government of Alberta

Moderator: Matthew Klukas, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Criterium Group and CABC Energy Advisor
12:50
Panel: Global Energy Partnerships – Canada and ASEAN Future Energy Opportunities
With its deep natural gas reserves, extensive coastline, and relative proximity to Asian markets, Canada is naturally positioned to become an LNG supply leader to ASEAN markets. Canadian companies also represent cutting edge engineering and technology capabilities to benefit and support the ASEAN energy sector developments. This panel will feature a diverse make-up of government, industry representatives to drive energy partnership opportunities between Canada and ASEAN.

Moderator
- Matthew Klukas, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Criterium Group and CABC Energy Advisor
Speakers
- Mark Plamondon, Executive Director, Alberta Industrial Heartland Association
- Rockies LNG
- Scott Crosbie, CEO, DG Capitel
13:30 Lunch Break & Networking
14:00 Keynote: Brunei's Energy Transition Strategies and Pathways
Hon. Dato Seri Setia Dr Awang Haji Mat Suny bin Haji Md Hussein, Minister of Energy, Negara Brunei Darussalam
14:20 Keynote: Driving the Next Phase of Solar Growth in Thailand – What Should Be Reformed?
Professor Dr. Dusit Kruangam, Chairman of Thai Photovoltaic Industries Association, Member of National Reform in Energy
14:40
Panel: Spotlight on Solar: Successful Case Studies, Business Models and New Pipelines in ASEAN
- Examine the solar boom in ASEAN driven by policy support and cost reduction
- From FiT to bidding system, how countries have evolved their strategies to drive vibrant and competitive markets
- Innovations in business models, applications, e.g. floating solar, community involvement and new products (such as tradable renewables certificates)
- Decentralised energy systems
- Innovation on blockchain & digitalization on solar: P2P trading and prosumers
- Financing large-scale projects vs. C&I customers
Speakers
- Prasertsak Cherngchawano, Deputy Governor – Power Plant Development and Renewable Energy, EGAT
- Jithesh Dev, Head of Renewable Energy, TTC Group
- Sunil Gupta, Regional Head – SEA and South Asia, Vena Energy
- Jose Antonio Millan Ruano, CEO, Hinode Energy
15:30
Panel: Energy Storage for a Smart and Flexible Energy System
- Status of energy storage in ASEAN
- Financial and technical issues on promotion of energy storage
- Innovations and integration into the energy system to support renewables deployment
- Implications on decentralized energy system, EV integration
Speakers
- Dr. Akarin Suwannarat, CTO and EVP, Energy Absolute
- Sam Scupham, Associate VP, Global Renewable and Distributed Energy, Black & Veatch
- Edward Tay, CEO, Sistema Asia Capital
- Matthew Heling, Head of Management Consulting – Energy, Asia Pacific, AFRY (Moderator)
16:20 Afternoon break & networking
16:40 Keynote Address: MEA’s Drive Towards Smart, Clean and Future-Ready Energy
Kirapat Jiamset, Governor, Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) (reserved)
16:50
Panel: The Accelerating Role of Wind in ASEAN’s Energy Mix
- Overview of wind projects in ASEAN
- Spotlight on Vietnam’s remarkable wind energy story
- Policy support, PPA model, grid connectivity issues
- Access to project finance to boost wind sector developments and financing innovations
- Financier’s perspective: bankable projects, policy incentives, managing risks
Speakers
- Olivier Duguet, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, The Blue Circle
- Jon Dugstad, Director, Wind & Solar, Norwegian Energy Partners
- Logan Knox, General Director, UPC Renewables
- Tim Sawyer, Director - Asia & Australia, Flotation Energy Plc
- Bernard Casey, Development Director, Mainstream Renewable Power
17:25 Concluding remarks
17:45 Networking Reception – Host TBC
Please join us at the networking reception for VIPs, delegates, speakers and exhibitors.Unwind, network and build new connections over drinks and food.

Towards Net Zero – Transformative Solutions for ASEAN

Day Three’s programme explores diverse forwarding looking solutions: hydrogen, digitalization, grid modernization, mission to net zero for ASEAN. The dialogue also encompasses perspectives from the developers and IPPs who drive and adopt forward looking solutions.

08.30 Registration & Networking
09.00 Keynote: Defining the Mission to Net Zero in 2050 and Implications for ASEAN
Justin Wu, Head of Asia Pacific, BloombergNEF
09.10 Keynote: Enabling Energy Transition with Hydrogen
Wen-Bin Qian, Vice President of Clean Hydrogen APAC, Linde Plc
09:20 Keynote Address: Supporting Grid Stability and Demand Side Innovations
Sekson Sermpong, Deputy Governor (Planning and Power System Development), Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA)
09.30
Developers Panel: Unpacking ASEAN’s Best Opportunities in Renewable Energy Development
- Reviewing the regulatory climate of renewables deployment in ASEAN
- Country highlights: Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines
- Unique partnership models
- Unpacking the critical success factors: regulations, financing, EPCs, structuring PPAs
- Case studies
- New opportunities to look out for, such as floating solar, C&I rooftop solar, biomass, offshore wind
Speakers
- PTT senior management
- Dr. Wandee Khunchornyakong Juljarern, CEO and Acting Vice President (Accounting & Finance), SPCG
- Nguyen Quang Huan, Chairman, Halcom Vietnam JSC
- Patrice R. Clausse, COO, AC Energy International
- Nathan Schmidt, Asia Regional Head, Climate Fund Managers
10.20
Panel: THE BIG SWITCH – RE 100, Creating the C&I Switch Pathway & Its Impact on Utility Sector
- Climate activism and rise of RE100 phenomenon.
- C&I customers: options to go green via various mechanisms – REC, shift towards prosumer, “green” electricity etc.
- Case studies: considerations & implementations
- Supplier perspective: towards solar as services
Speakers
- Hendrik Bohne, Head of Business Development & Asset Management, Aquila Capital
- Atty Juan Lorenzo Tañada, Director for Corporate & Regulatory Affairs, Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines Goodwe senior representative
- Franck Constant, CEO, Constant Energy
- Antoine Prdour, Head of Global Climate Partnership Fund(GCPF), responsibility
11:00
Panel: Digitalisation – Modernising the Grid, Improving Solar & Wind Performance and Integration
- Digitalisation’s role in realizing a smart, flexible, efficient grid
- How digitalization optimizes solar & wind generation & integration into the grid
- Applications throughout the grid value chain – production, transmission & consumer ends
- Considerations & approach: think big start small? Or detailed, comprehensive?
- Case studies: overcoming challenges
Speakers
- Bundit Sapianchai, President, BCPG
- Provincial Energy Authority (PEA) representative
- Mr. Pongsakorn Yuthagovit, Assistant Governor, Planning and Power System Development, PEA
- Shawn Dehpanah, EVP, Head of Corporate Innovation, APAC, Plug and Play Tech Center
11.40 Morning break & Networking
12.00
Panel: The Role of Hydrogen in Global Decabonisation – Championing Blue & Green Technology
- A review of notable projects in Asia Pacific
- Potential of hydrogen as a future fuel
- Blue hydrogen: leveraging natural gas abundance & technologies to drive cleaner fuels; business models & applications
- Green hydrogen: integration with renewables projects
- Landscape of innovations – hydrogen batteries, heavy trucking and export opportunities
Speakers
- Jeremy Stone, Non-Executive Director & Senior Advisor, J-Power Latrobe Valley
- Bangkok Industrial Gas senior representative
- Fiona Simon, CEO, Australian Hydrogen Council
- Saipem Senior Management
- Shearman & Sterling Partner
12.00 - 12.10 Keynote Address: Foxconn's Perspective: Driving ESG Commitment Collectively through Collaboration in EV
Young Liu, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, Foxconn Technology
12.40
Focus on EVs: Developing Future Ready EV Infrastructure, Business Models and Partnerships
- Review of the EV roadmap in ASEAN countries
- Infrastructure investment & developments – the role of regulators, investors, grid operators, manufacturers
- Business models that have worked & lessons
- Landscape of innovations & potential applications to accelerate EV adoption
- Partnership opportunities
Speakers
- Somchai Chokmaviroj, Assistant Director, Business Development 2, EGAT
- Mason Wallick, Managing Director, Clime Capital
- Krisada Utamote, President, EVAT (reserved)
- Stefan Heuer, President, Thai-European Business Association
12:50 Fireside Chat
Dr. Twarath Sutabutr, Chief of Inspector General, Ministry of Energy Thailand

Mel Shah, Vice President - Asia, dmg events
13.20 End of Strategic Conference