Join Rachel Kelly as she speaks to key energy leaders in the run up to Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) on the key trends you need to know about when it comes to a resilient and sustainable global energy future.

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6. Seeing the potential and funding the energy transition

Transitioning from fossil fuels to alternative energy solutions will not happen overnight.

In fact, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency or IRENA - over USD 24 trillion of global investment must be redirected from fossil fuels to energy transition technologies.

Here in Southeast Asia - renewable power, grids and transition-related power technologies and infrastructure alone require over USD 5 trillion by 2050.

To take a deeper dive into funding the energy transition - Host, Rachel Kelly speaks with Audra Low, CEO from Clifford Capital.

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5. ExxonMobil's journey from rom oil to energy provider

The move to a lower-emission future requires multiple solutions that can be implemented at scale to address some of the highest-emitting sectors of the economy. This is where ExxonMobil says it is focused -  leveraging its experience and long history of meeting vast complex challenges. Here in Singapore for example -  ExxonMobil has embarked on a series of initiatives that have led to energy efficiency gains of more than 25 per cent since 2002. Rachel Kelly speaks to Geraldine Chin, Chairman and Managing Director, ExxonMobil Asia Pacific to discuss this further.

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4. Scaling Singapore's Sustainable Energy Future

By 2025, Asean aims to generate up to 23 per cent of its energy through renewable sources. South-east Asia is already home to several large-scale renewable power projects. Over the past few years, Singapore has increased its solar energy capacity exponentially - but this is only one pillar of the energy mix. In a special SIEWcast brought to you by Singapore International Energy Week, MONEY FM 89.3 and ExxonMobil, Rachel Kelly speaks to Mr Koh Chiap Khiong, CEO, Singapore and Southeast Asia, Sembcorp Industries about the future of Singapore’s energy mix.

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3. IRENA's Vision For Asia's Energy Future

The International Renewable Energy Agency is an intergovernmental organisation that supports countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future. This year marks the second Singapore-IRENA High-Level Forum which will focus on much needed investments in the region. IRENA has highlighted that by 2050, a total of US$33 trillion of additional investment—an increase of 30%—will be required to be on track for a 1.5°C pathway. Rachel Kelly spoke to Mr Francesco La Camera, Director-General, International Renewable Energy Agency to find out his vision for the energy landscape in Asia in 2050.

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2. LNG's Role In Powering The Energy Transition

Transition - a buzzword that has dominated energy conversations over the last 2 years. Liquified Natural Gas or LNG is often seen as a valuable source that can power the shift to renewable sources. To find out more about the key LNG trends, Rachel Kelly spoke to Mr Martin Houston, Vice Chairman, Tellurian.

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1. Singapore's Future Energy Journey

Singapore aims to reach net zero by or around mid-century and as the city state commits to doing its part to tackle climate change, the energy sector plays a key role in reaching the country's targets. Rachel Kelly spoke to Mr Ngiam Shih Chun, Chief Executive, Energy Market Authority as he shared his views on Singapore’s future energy journey.

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