About Energy Studies Institute

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

by conducting independent research and analyses.

HIGHLIGHTS

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Visit by Deputy Executive Secretary for Programme at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)

On 29 October 2025, Ms. Lin Yang, Deputy Executive Secretary for Programme at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), and Mr. Matthew Wittenstein, Chief of the Energy Connectivity Section, Energy Division at the UNESCAP, visited the ESI.
29 Oct 2025
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ESI Staff Ranked in Top 2% of Scientists in the World

Five ESI Staff, Professor Ang Beng Wah, Professor Chou Siaw Kiang, Professor Lee Poh Seng, Dr Su Bin, and Dr Roger Fouquet, are ranked in the top 2% of scientists in the world in a recent Stanford study. The report, published on 19th September 2025, was prepared by a team of experts led by Professor John Ioannidis, the Eminent Professor at Stanford University. This is the eighth version of the report, which earlier versions were published in October 2024, October 2023, November 2022, October 2022, October 2021, October 2020 and July 2019.
10 Oct 2025
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Gas market trends in Southeast Asia at the Gastech Conference 2025

Dr. Jinseok Sung, Research Fellow, presented on gas market trends in Southeast Asia at the Gastech Conference 2025, held in Milan, Italy.
01 Oct 2025
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ESI as Supporting Organisation at SIEW 2025

ESI is thrilled to be a supporting organisation for Singapore International Energy Week 2025!
19 Aug 2025
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PVMI 2025 UNDER THE INTERNATIONAL GREEN ENERGY EXPO AND CONFERENCE

Dr. Jinseok Sung, a Research Fellow, spoke on Singapore’s electricity and solar market and electricity import projects at PVMI 2025, held as part of the International Green Expo and Conference, co-hosted by the city of Daegu and North Gyeongsang Province in South Korea. 
13 May 2025
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FOUR ESI STAFF MEMBERS ARE RANKED AMONG THE WORLD'S TOP SCIENTISTS IN 2025

Four ESI staff members are ranked among the world's Top Scientists in 2025 by Research.Com (https://research.com/). This 4th edition of the ranking contains the h-index, publications, and citation values collected on 27th November 2024.
25 Apr 2025
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THE 1ST TECHNICAL WORKSHOP UNDER THE EU-ASEAN ENERGY DIALOGUE

Dr. Jinseok Sung, Research Fellow, discussed the development of a regionally integrated electricity market at the 1st Technical Workshop under the EU-ASEAN Energy Dialogue, co-hosted by the European Union and the Ministry of Energy of the Kingdom of Thailand.
08 Apr 2025
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Inaugural Cross-Border Electricity Trade (CBET) Workshop hosted by ESI

The Energy Studies Institute (ESI) is pleased to announce the successful organization of the inaugural Cross-Border Electricity Trade (CBET) Workshop, held in Singapore on January 16-17, 2025. This workshop convened over 200 stakeholders across Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia to further the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) initiative, which is crucial for enhancing energy security, efficiency, and sustainability through cross-border electricity trading.

17 Jan 2025
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PUBLICATIONS

ESI Bulletin on Resilient and Sustainable Energy Transition in ASEAN

Yeung Fu Sau, Sita Rahmani, Mohamed Faadhil Liyaff, Tsang Fan Lok, Sung Jinseok, Kendra Ho

31 Aug 2025

Trade Wars and Climate Goals: Implications for ASEAN’s Low-Carbon Future

Wannaphaluk Tonprasong, Kim Jeong Won

22 Aug 2025

What the Trump Presidency Means for CCS: Policy Shifts and Opportunities for Asia

Pardeep Pal, Sita Rahmani, Chew Shee Jia, Kevin Pang

29 Jul 2025

Renewable, Regional and Resilient: The Role of Grid-Forming Technology in ASEAN’s Energy Sector

Yeung Fu Sau, Zhong Sheng

09 Jul 2025

ESI Bulletin on Power Sector Decarbonisation Progress in Key Economies

Son Minhee, Lin Jiaxin, Ng Zu Xiang, Wannaphaluk Tonprasong

30 Jun 2025

India’s Solar Energy Boom: Hits and Misses

Janani Venkatesh

14 May 2025

Internal Carbon Pricing as a Strategic Tool for Corporate Decarbonisation

Gao Xi, Kim Jeong Won

31 Mar 2025

ESI Bulletin on Sectoral Emissions and Decarbonisation Strategies

Hoy Zheng Xuan, Shirleen Lo Lee Yuen, He Junyi, Christian Allen Español Jimenez, Mohamed Faadhil Liyaff, Leanne Chew Shee Jia, Lalitha Ravi, Andre Yew

28 Feb 2025

From Installation to Operation: The Critical Role of Maintenance in Solar Energy Expansion

Mohamed Faadhil Liyaff, Sita Rahmani

06 Jan 2025

Future Development of ASEAN Power Grid: Innovation, Integration and Interconnections

Yeung Fu Sau, He Junyi

23 Dec 2024
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WHERE ARE WE ON THE HYDROGEN ROLLERCOASTER?

SEMINAR
11 Sep 2025 11:00 – 12:00 hrs (Singapore Time, GMT+8)

Where are we on the hydrogen rollercoaster?

Prof David Hart
Global Hydrogen Lead at ERM
Visiting Professor at Imperial College London
 
Thursday, 11 September 2025

11:00 – 12:00 hrs (Singapore Time, GMT+8)

National University of Singapore
Energy Studies Institute
Conference Room
29 Heng Mui Keng Terrace
Block A, #10-01, Singapore 119620

Abstract

A few years ago hydrogen was the answer to all climate- and energy-related problems. Predictably, it has not succeeded in solving them, and sentiment in many places has turned hard against it. But energy transitions take decades, and building new global industries needs many factors to come together. Hydrogen can still contribute meaningfully to reducing carbon and pollutant emissions, help build new industries, and aid a just energy transition. Where does it make sense, how do we build the necessary ecosystems, and what are we still learning about hydrogen?

About the Speaker


David is the Global Hydrogen Lead at ERM, an independent expert advisor on the subject and a Visiting Professor at Imperial College London. Based in Switzerland, his 30 years in hydrogen energy cover everything from technology due diligence, industry, market and supply chain analysis to business strategy and policy. He has led projects and advised leaders in governments, corporations and investors worldwide on different industry sectors and how they interact. David has sat on venture capital investment committees and clean energy company boards and is a Director of the International Association of Hydrogen Energy.