SEMINAR
Jointly organized by the Energy Studies Institute, Singapore and
Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS), Singapore
Topic: Energy for Growth – Singapore’s National Energy Policy
Speaker: Mr Puah Kok Keong
Deputy Director, Energy Division
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Singapore
Date: Thursday, 24 January 2008
Time: 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Venue: Seminar Room II, ISEAS
Speaker
MR PUAH KOK KEONG is the Deputy Director (Energy Policy) in the Energy Division of the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI). Prior to his current appointment, he served in the Economics & Strategy Division of MTI as an economist. Mr Puah holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Abstract
Energy plays an indispensable role in our economy, and will remain critical to its continued economic growth and development. The ultimate aim of our energy policy is to support Singapore’s continued economic growth. As a small country with limited natural and energy resources, we are mindful of the impact that an energy supply disruption could have on our economy and society. The use of energy is also closely linked to environmental concerns including climate change. Taking cognisance of the changing global energy landscape, Energy for Growth outlines how our energy policies will evolve in tandem so as to address the global energy challenges and to capitalise on the opportunities to sustain Singapore's long-term economic growth.
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