About Energy Studies Institute

The Energy Studies Institute (ESI) seeks to advance the understanding of energy issues

by conducting independent research and analyses.

HIGHLIGHTS

Visit by Fudan University and Joint Workshop

On October 8, 2024, ESI had the pleasure of hosting a distinguished delegation from Fudan University. The delegation included Prof. WU Libo, Full Professor at the School of Economics and the School of Data Science, Vice Dean of the Big Data Research Institute, Fudan University, President of Shanghai Academy of AI for Science, and Dean of Shanghai Institute for Energy and Carbon Neutral Strategy; Associate Prof. Zhou Yang from the Institute for Big Data, Associate Prof. TANG Weiqi from the Fudan Development Institute and the Shanghai Institute of Energy and Carbon Neutrality Strategy, and Dr SHI Zhenyu, from Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Incubation Institute, Fudan University. They met with Prof. LEE Poh Seng, Executive Director of ESI, Dr. SU Bin, Senior Research Fellow and Division Head, and other ESI researchers. They organized a joint workshop on “Intelligent Strategies for Energy Transition and Climate Action”, chaired by Dr SU Bin and Prof WU Libo.

Visit by China University of Petroleum (East China)

On September 26, 2024, ESI was delighted to welcome the delegation from China University of Petroleum (East China), which included Prof. CAO Ning, Vice Chairman of the Shandong Materials Society and Deputy Director of the Heat Treatment Committee of the Shandong Mechanical Engineering Society, and Mr. LIU Tao, Director of the Comprehensive Office at the Guzhenkou Campus. They met with Prof. LEE Poh Seng, Executive Director of ESI, Dr. SU Bin, Senior Research Fellow and Division Head, and Ms. HE Junyi, Research Associate.

Five ESI Staff Ranked in Top 2% of Scientists in the World (2024)

Five ESI Staff, Professor Ang Beng Wah, Professor Chou Siaw Kiang, Associate Professor Lee Poh Seng, Dr Su Bin, and Dr Roger Fouquet, are ranked in the top 2% of scientists in the world in recent Stanford study.

Dr. Yao Lixia, Senior Research Fellow, was interviewed by CNA on Singapore’s energy security issue

Dr. Yao Lixia, Senior Research Fellow, was interviewed by CNA on Singapore’s energy security issue.

Dr. Yao Lixia, Senior Research Fellow, spoke on China-Australia energy investments into Southeast Asia at the 2024 Australia-China Energy Transition Forum held by Australia-China Relations Institute in Sydney

Dr. Yao Lixia, Senior Research Fellow, spoke on China-Australia energy investments into Southeast Asia at the 2024 Australia-China Energy Transition Forum held by Australia-China Relations Institute in Sydney.

Four ESI staff members are ranked among the world's Top Scientists in 2024

Four ESI staff members are ranked among the world's Top Scientists in 2024 by Research.Com (https://research.com). This 3rd edition of the ranking contains the h-index, publications, and citation values collected on November 21st, 2023.

Visit by Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI)

On 21 Mar 2024, ESI was delighted to have hosted the Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI) to discuss research areas that drive towards the impactful decarbonization of Singapore's maritime sector. SMI's delegation comprised Mr TAN Cheng Peng (SMI Executive Director), Mr LOH Yee Wei and YEE Hoong Fai (Senior Manager), and Mr SONG Hanyu and De Wang CHIA (Manager). They met with Prof LEE Poh Seng (ESI Executive Director), Dr SU Bin (Senior Research Fellow and Division Head), Mr Alvin EE (Research Fellow), Dr ZHONG Sheng (Senior Research Fellow), Dr KIM Jeong Won (Senior Research Fellow), and Mr Ian LOO (Senior Manager).

Leveraging the comprehensive insights from SMI on Singapore’s maritime sector, combined with ESI’s expertise in decarbonization pathways, carbon accounting, and the circular economy, the discussion uncovered potential avenues to enhance our understanding of critical aspects such as the evaluation of embodied emissions in clean alternative fuels and the life cycle assessment (LCA) for the second life of batteries. This meeting was highly productive, and ESI is eager to further our collaborative efforts with SMI, aiming to contribute to a greener and more sustainable maritime sector in Singapore.

Dr Zhong Sheng, Senior Research Fellow was quoted by Lianhe Zaobao

Dr Zhong Sheng, Senior Research Fellow was quoted by Lianhe Zaobao.

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PUBLICATIONS

Ojasvee Arora, Yeung Fu Sau, Sung Jinseok, Sita Rahmani, Mohamed Faadhil Liyaff, Kendra Ho, Angel Mah

Kaitoh Hidano, Ng Zu Xiang, Kim Jeong Won

Wannaphaluk Tonprasong, Kim Jeong Won

Do Huynh-Son, Ng Zu Xiang, Wannaphaluk Tonprasong

Kim Jeong Won, Kwon Pil-Seok

Li Hongyan, Kim Jeong Won

Sung Jinseok, Kendra Ho

Gao Xi, Yu Yan, Li Hongyan, Joydeep Ghosh

Ojasvee Arora

Joydeep Ghosh, Gao Xi, Kim Jeong Won

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EVENTS

Carbon Capture and Storage Value Chain, Processes, and Risks

WORKSHOP

IEA-ETSAP Winter Workshop in Singapore

WORKSHOP

Regional grids key to Singapore’s energy future

WEBINAR

Prepayment, Salience, and Price Elasticity of Electricity Demand in a Developing Country Context

SEMINAR

The Energy Crisis in Europe, and Azerbaijan’s Energy Strategy

SEMINAR

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About Energy Studies Institute

HIGHLIGHTS

Visit by Fudan University and Joint Workshop

Visit by China University of Petroleum (East China)

Five ESI Staff Ranked in Top 2% of Scientists in the World (2024)

Dr. Yao Lixia, Senior Research Fellow, was interviewed by CNA on Singapore’s energy security issue

Dr. Yao Lixia, Senior Research Fellow, spoke on China-Australia energy investments into Southeast Asia at the 2024 Australia-China Energy Transition Forum held by Australia-China Relations Institute in Sydney

Four ESI staff members are ranked among the world's Top Scientists in 2024

Visit by Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI)

Dr Zhong Sheng, Senior Research Fellow was quoted by Lianhe Zaobao

PUBLICATIONS

ESI Bulletin on Policies and Institutions for the Low Carbon Energy Transition

Cooling Down a City: Singapore’s Urban Greenery Policies to Mitigate Urban Heat

Dragger or Puller? The Role of International Trade Rules in Achieving Net Zero

ESI Bulletin on Factors that Affect Decarbonisation Progress of Southeast Asia

A Hidden Challenge for Decarbonisation of the Building Sector: Implications from Heat Pump Boom in Europe

The Growth of Voluntary Carbon Markets and Challenges for Further Development

Development of ASEAN Power Grid and Factors Affecting Regional Power Market Integration

ESI Bulletin on Key Takeaways from the UNFCCC COP28

Technical Potentials and Challenges to Regional Power Grid Interconnections

Implications of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism for the ASEAN’s Industries

EVENTS