Singapore – 31 October 2014 –More than 10,000 of the energy industry’s top leaders, representing businesses, governments and international organisations, and from over 60 countries, convened at the 7th annual Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW). Beginning 27 October and concluding today, this year’s theme of “Building Energy Connections” was a reflection of the growing interdependence of energy markets. Over 20 partner conferences and exhibitions, roundtable discussions, and associated events, saw a vibrant exchange of ideas on key energy challenges and opportunities facing the world today.  This diverse range of events offered opportunities for networking, and provided a platform for deal-making and…

ICF to Continue Providing Services for Energy Efficiency Programs Fairfax, Virginia, October 27, 2014 – ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI), a leading provider of consulting services and technology solutions to government and commercial clients, has been awarded three new contracts to extend and enhance energy efficiency services with Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE), a subsidiary of Exelon Corporation, for its demand-side management portfolio. The contracts have a capacity of up to $61 million and a term of three years. The contracts continue ICF’s support of BGE’s energy efficiency portfolio including: residential, small commercial, commercial and industrial, and combined, heat, and power…

China, Brazil and South Africa show wide diversity of clean energy investment opportunities London, Washington D.C., 28 October 2014 – Developing nations represent a large and rapidly growing share of the world’s clean energy investment, according to Climatescope 2014, a landmark study released today. The results suggest renewable technologies can be just as cost-competitive in emerging parts of the world as they are in richer nations. Climatescope, a country-by-country assessment, interactive report and index, offers the clearest picture yet of clean energy in 55 emerging markets in Africa, Asia and Latin America and the Caribbean. The findings show clean energy…

About Larry Neal Larry Neal is president of Platts, a division of McGraw Hill Financial and a leading global provider of information and benchmarks for the energy, petrochemicals, metals and agriculture markets. Larry assumed this position in April 2009 following a 25-year career in sales and general management at major financial information and technology companies, which included 11 years in management roles at Standard & Poor’s. Most recently, he served as executive managing director of S&P’s Equity Research Group, a global provider of independent equity analysis and opinion. Previously, he headed the company’s Portfolio and Index Services business, served as…

Government regulation and participation by industry players have important roles to play in increasing the use of renewables and integrating them into national energy systems, panellists said on Monday at Singapore International Energy Week 2014. Getting support from people outside the energy sector – including those in the telecommunications, water, cyber-security and transportation industries – is an important consideration, John Mogg, president of the Council of European Energy Regulators, said during the Maximising the Potential of Renewables session at the Singapore Energy Summit. “Regulators are there to implement government policies” to encourage the introduction of renewable energy sources and to…

European Union (EU) greenhouse gas emissions fell almost 2 % between 2012 and 2013, putting the EU very close to its 2020 reduction target, according to new analysis from the European Environment Agency (EEA). The EU is also on track to meet two other targets to boost renewable energy and energy efficiency by 2020. According to EEA analysis of Member States’ own projections, the EU is likely to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 21 % of 1990 levels by 2020, surpassing its 20 % target. With 14 % of final energy consumption generated by renewable sources in 2012,…

From organic waste management systems to advanced construction materials and solar photovoltaic modules for green buildings, 38 small and medium-sized companies showcased some of Europe’s most innovative clean technology at Singapore International Energy Week 2014 on Tuesday as they look for opportunities in Asia to promote sustainable development. Michael Pulch, the European Union’s ambassador to Singapore, opened the inaugural EU Business Avenues Clean Technologies programme in Southeast Asia by noting that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are “the backbone of the European economy”. About 20 million SMEs are responsible for 50 percent of gross domestic product in the European Union…

Peter Clarke is Vice President, Power, Asia Pacific & Africa, at ExxonMobil Gas & Power Marketing Company. In this role, he is responsible for flowing gas and gas commercialization efforts across the Asia Pacific and Africa regions, as well as ExxonMobil’s global power portfolio comprising over 5 GW of cogeneration capacity. Peter is also a board member of the US-ASEAN Business Council. Prior to this role, Peter served as the planning manager for ExxonMobil Gas & Power Marketing Company, responsible for global strategy, planning and business analysis. He previously served as director of ExxonMobil Gas Marketing Europe Limited, located in…

Singapore – 13 October 2014 – Top policy leaders, industry experts, and visionaries from across the global energy sector will convene at the 7th annual Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) from October 27th-31st 2014 to share their thoughts and perspectives on “Building Energy Connections”. The week-long programme promises thought-provoking insights and conversations on the energy opportunities and challenges facing Asia and the global community. Participants will hear insights from some of the foremost thought leaders and luminaries in the energy space. Key events at SIEW include: SIEW Opening Keynote Address (SOK): Mr S. Iswaran, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office,…

Appointed the Executive Vice President of Shell Integrated Gas on 1 January 2013 and based on in Singapore, Maarten is accountable for delivering and growing Shell’s global integrated gas business, including Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Gas-To-Liquid (GTL). Joining Shell Downstream in 1995, Maarten worked in Europe, Brazil and Africa where he became Vice President of Finance & Information Technology. He then moved to Upstream. He was Vice President Finance in Middle East, and Vice President Finance and Commercial for Russia/CIS. In 2009, he became Executive Vice President Finance, Upstream International. Maarten is Dutch with an Economics degree from…