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Press Release23 February 2021Siemens EnergyAsia Pacific
World-Class Lineup at the First-Ever Siemens Energy Asia Pacific Energy Week Conference
As the world’s
fastest growing economic region today, Asia Pacific is witnessing increasing
urbanization, rising population and monumental energy needs. For this region
alone, energy demand is projected to increase by 80% from 12,327 TWh in 2018 to
22,245 TWh in 2040. With the long-term impacts of Covid-19 and climate change starting
to gain an acute awareness, a fundamental shift in energy systems will need to
be realized, sooner rather than later. With Asia Pacific accounting for more
than half of global energy consumption, and 10% of populations still lacking
access to basic electricity, this virtual conference provides a momentous
opportunity and an impetus for the energy industry to convene and collaborate towards
a future that is sustainable, efficient, affordable and accessible, in line
with the ideas laid out by UN Sustainable Goal 7.
Event partners that pledged their support
for the conference include the German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHK); the Asia-Pacific Hydrogen Association;
the Global Manufacturing and Industrialization Summit (GMIS); Masdar - a
global leader in renewable energy and sustainable urban development which is
wholly-owned by the Abu Dhabi government’s Mubadala Investment Company, and
Siemens Gamesa. Participants can expect engaging and insightful panel sessions
covering a diverse range of topics that will feature esteemed international
panelists including regional ministers, CEOs, energy and finance industry
leaders as well as Siemens Energy board members and senior executives. Among
the panelists who have confirmed their participation include Ministers from
Australia, Germany, and Indonesia, as well as senior executives from Adani
Group, B. Grimm, GENCO, IRENA, JGC Corp., Korea Gas Corp. Research Institute,
NTPC, SembCorp, and SP Power Grid.
The seven panel sessions will cover
subject matters such as financing sustainable energy projects, integrating
renewables into grids, incorporating digitalization, decarbonizing hydrocarbon
intensive industries, and utilizing green hydrogen. At present, an estimated 16%
of the world's power generation is already based on Siemens Energy technologies.
With this significant portfolio comes the responsibility to help shape the
direction and future of the energy sector, and to focus on sustainability,
innovation, and decarbonization, for the benefit of society.
“Asia Pacific’s growth aspirations will
drive the 80% increase in energy demand projected by 2040. Investments in
energy sources, supply, and infrastructure will need be carefully balanced
between growing energy demand and protecting the planet. The journey towards a
secure, affordable, and more sustainable energy system can only be achieved through
collaboration and strong partnerships. The Energy Week virtual conference is an
excellent platform for all energy stakeholders to come together and define an
energy system framework for future generations,” said Brian Byrne, Senior Vice
President, Siemens Energy Asia Pacific Hub.
“Given
the region’s rapid economic growth and the commitment to sustainable
development shared by the countries there, we see tremendous potential for
renewable energy throughout Asia Pacific. The ‘Shaping the Energy of Tomorrow’
event will be the ideal platform to provide a framework for the regional clean
energy transition, and is aligned with Masdar’s goal of delivering renewable
energy solutions to more countries across the world,” said Mohamed Jameel Al
Ramahi, CEO of Masdar.
“The AHKs in Asia-Pacific represent the interests of
around 13,000 member companies in the region. We take an active part in the
foreign trade promotion activities within the framework of the German Energy
Solutions Initiative, coordinated and financed by the German Federal Ministry
for Economic Affairs and Energy. As bilateral chambers we not only facilitate
the dialogue within our networks but also support concrete projects on
renewable energy systems, energy efficiency solutions, smart grids and storage
technologies with a clear focus on SMEs.", said Dr Roland Wein, Regional
Spokesperson for the German Chambers Abroad (AHKs) in Asia-Pacific.
“The need
to decarbonize our economy to fight climate change is acknowledged by both
countries and companies on an unprecedented level. In addition to protecting
the environment, renewable energy technologies from Siemens Gamesa are already
contributing to the ongoing global recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. As a
carbon-neutral company since 2020, we’re encouraged by the increased
penetration of clean, cost-efficient renewable energy around the world, and the
long-term benefits it provides for customers, ratepayers, and
society-at-large,” says Marc Becker, Siemens Gamesa Offshore Business Unit CEO.
To participate and learn more about the
event, please register here for
the link.
The conference will take place from March 9 to 10 with our list of esteemed event partners
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Siemens Energy is one of the world’s leading energy technology companies. The company works with its customers and partners on energy systems for the future, thus supporting the transition to a more sustainable world. With its portfolio of products, solutions and services, Siemens Energy covers almost the entire energy value chain – from power generation and transmission to storage. The portfolio includes conventional and renewable energy technology, such as gas and steam turbines, hybrid power plants operated with hydrogen, and power generators and transformers. More than 50 percent of the portfolio has already been decarbonized. A majority stake in the listed company Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) makes Siemens Energy a global market leader for renewable energies. An estimated one-sixth of the electricity generated worldwide is based on technologies from Siemens Energy. Siemens Energy employs more than 90,000 people worldwide in more than 90 countries and generated revenue of around €27.5 billion in fiscal year 2020.