What is Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW)?

Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) is Asia's premier annual energy conference, organised by Singapore's Energy Market Authority (EMA) under the auspices of the Ministry of Trade and Industry. Held each October, it brings together approximately 10,000+ participants including energy ministers, oil company CEOs, LNG traders, power utilities, technology firms, and investors. SIEW includes the Singapore Energy Summit (ministerial-level roundtable), Asia Clean Energy Summit, and Singapore International Energy Conference. It is the primary forum for Asia-Pacific energy policy and commercial discussions.

Why is Singapore a major oil trading and bunkering hub?

Singapore is the world's largest bunkering port (approximately 50–55 million tonnes of marine fuel bunkered annually) and one of the top three global oil trading hubs alongside London and Houston. Key factors: (1) Geographic location — at the Strait of Malacca, through which approximately 40% of global trade passes; (2) Refining capacity — 1.5 mb/d of refining capacity (Jurong Island complex: Shell, ExxonMobil, Singapore Refining Company), making Singapore the largest refining centre in Southeast Asia; (3) Storage infrastructure — approximately 90+ million barrels of oil and refined product storage capacity; (4) Legal and financial infrastructure — English common law, strong IP protection, pro-business regulation; (5) ICE Futures Singapore — oil futures and options trading alongside physical spot market.

How is Southeast Asia's energy demand evolving?

Southeast Asia (ASEAN, 680 million people) presents a complex energy demand picture: (1) Growing total demand — ASEAN energy demand is expected to grow 35–40% by 2030 driven by economic growth, urbanisation, and rising vehicle ownership in Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, and Thailand; (2) Vehicle growth — ASEAN has approximately 75–80 million motorised vehicles; annual new vehicle sales ~4–5 million; EV penetration is rising but from a low base (~5–8% new car share in 2026); (3) LNG imports growing — Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines are all net LNG importers or transitioning to imports; (4) Coal dominance — coal still provides ~40% of ASEAN electricity generation, creating a significant decarbonisation challenge; (5) Renewable growth — Vietnam, the Philippines, and Thailand have aggressive solar deployment programmes, but grid stability and infrastructure lag.

Singapore International Energy Week 2027

Name: Singapore International Energy Week 2027
Start: 2027-10-25T09:00:00
End: 2027-10-29T18:00:00
Location: Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands

Published 1 October 2026 · Updated 20 October 2026

Dates25–29 October 2027

LocationMarina Bay Sands, Singapore

OrganiserEnergy Market Authority (EMA), Singapore

FrequencyAnnual (each October)

AudienceEnergy ministers, oil/LNG companies, traders, utilities, technology firms (~10,000+)

Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) is Asia's premier annual energy conference, serving as the focal point for Asia-Pacific energy security, commercial, and policy discussions. The 2027 edition will take place as ASEAN navigates a critical juncture: strong energy demand growth from economic development is colliding with pressure to decarbonise, while LNG supply surges (from US, Qatar, and Australia) reshape regional energy security dynamics.

For LNG market context, see our Gastech 2027 event preview. For marine fuel bunkering context (Singapore is the world's largest bunker port), see our bunker fuel glossary entry and our marine fuel bunker guide. For shipping decarbonisation context, see our shipping decarbonisation 2026.

Singapore as a global energy hub

Metric	Singapore	Context
Annual bunkering volume	~50–55 million tonnes	World's largest bunker port
Refining capacity	~1.5 mb/d	Southeast Asia's largest refining centre
Oil storage capacity	~90+ million barrels	Major regional storage and trading hub
LNG import capacity	~11 MTPA (Singapore LNG Terminal)	Regasification for Singapore and re-export
Oil derivatives trading	~$200–300bn/year notional	ICE Futures Singapore; OTC physical market

Singapore's Jurong Island petrochemical complex — where Shell, ExxonMobil, and Singapore Refining Company operate — is one of the most densely integrated refining and petrochemical clusters in the world. For product tanker shipping economics, see our product tanker glossary entry.

ASEAN energy demand outlook 2027

Southeast Asia is one of the few regions where oil demand is still expected to grow robustly through 2030:

Indonesia: 280 million population; rapid motorisation; Pertamina managing fuel subsidies under Jokowi/successor era reform; EV target of 2 million EVs by 2030 but currently ~100,000 units on road
Vietnam: Fast-growing economy; vehicle sales surging; one of Asia's fastest-growing solar markets but still coal-dependent for baseload
Philippines: ~115 million population; island geography complicates grid integration; high fuel price sensitivity; LNG import terminal commissioning 2025–2026
Thailand: Relatively mature fuel market; EV adoption accelerating (+200% 2023 sales growth); Toyota and BYD manufacturing presence; biofuel mandate (E20, B10)

Asia-Pacific LNG trade flows and JKM pricing

Asia accounts for approximately 70–75% of global LNG imports. Key 2026–2027 developments:

US LNG expansion: Sabine Pass T6, Calcasieu Pass, Plaquemines LNG adding ~30–40 MTPA of new US export capacity by 2027; redirecting from Europe to Asia as European storage fills
Qatar NFS expansion: ~27 MTPA Phase 1 targeting 2026; predominantly contracted to Asian buyers (Japan, China, South Korea, India)
JKM price outlook: Japan-Korea Marker (the Asia LNG spot benchmark) expected at $10–16/MMBtu in 2027 — elevated vs 2019–2020 lows ($5–7) but well below 2022 crisis peaks ($50–70)
China LNG demand: China's LNG imports (~80 MTPA in 2026) are the world's largest — price-sensitive; swing buyer between piped Russian gas and LNG spot

For natural gas vehicle context using LNG as a transport fuel, see our natural gas vehicle guide. For Qatar LNG context, see our Qatar fuel prices 2026.

Singapore's own energy transition challenge
Singapore presents a unique energy transition paradox: a city-state with no land for wind power, limited solar potential (tropical cloud cover, land constraints), and no hydroelectric resources. Singapore imports ~95% of its energy (primarily LNG via the Singapore LNG Terminal) and generates electricity largely from natural gas. Singapore's Long-Term Low Emissions Development Strategy targets net-zero by 2050 via: (1) importing low-carbon electricity from the region via submarine cables (Malaysia, Australia, Lao PDR via ASEAN Power Grid); (2) green hydrogen imports; (3) CCUS for remaining gas power. Singapore's electricity tariff (~SGD 0.30–0.33/kWh) is among Southeast Asia's highest, reflecting its import dependence. For EV economics in a high-electricity-cost context, see our EV running costs vs petrol 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What is Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW)? SIEW is Asia's premier annual energy conference (~10,000+ participants), organised by Singapore's EMA each October at Marina Bay Sands. It includes the Singapore Energy Summit (ministerial roundtable), Asia Clean Energy Summit, and a major trade exhibition. It is the primary Asia-Pacific forum for oil/LNG trading, energy security, and energy transition policy discussions.: SIEW is Asia's premier annual energy conference (~10,000+ participants), organised by Singapore's EMA each October at Marina Bay Sands. It includes the Singapore Energy Summit (ministerial roundtable), Asia Clean Energy Summit, and a major trade exhibition. It is the primary Asia-Pacific forum for oil/LNG trading, energy security, and energy transition policy discussions.
Why is Singapore a major oil trading and bunkering hub? Singapore is the world's largest bunker port (~50–55 million tonnes/year), sitting at the Strait of Malacca (40% of global trade). It has ~1.5 mb/d refining capacity, ~90+ million barrels of storage, and ICE Futures Singapore for oil derivatives trading. English common law, transparent regulation, and geographic centrality make it the oil trading hub for the Asia-Pacific.: Singapore is the world's largest bunker port (~50–55 million tonnes/year), sitting at the Strait of Malacca (40% of global trade). It has ~1.5 mb/d refining capacity, ~90+ million barrels of storage, and ICE Futures Singapore for oil derivatives trading. English common law, transparent regulation, and geographic centrality make it the oil trading hub for the Asia-Pacific.
How is Southeast Asia's energy demand evolving? ASEAN (680 million people) energy demand is growing ~35–40% by 2030 due to economic growth and motorisation. EV penetration is rising but from ~5–8% new car share in 2026. Coal provides ~40% of ASEAN electricity. LNG imports are growing in Vietnam, Philippines, and Thailand. Indonesia and Vietnam are key demand growth centres.: ASEAN (680 million people) energy demand is growing ~35–40% by 2030 due to economic growth and motorisation. EV penetration is rising but from ~5–8% new car share in 2026. Coal provides ~40% of ASEAN electricity. LNG imports are growing in Vietnam, Philippines, and Thailand. Indonesia and Vietnam are key demand growth centres.