What is Singapore International Energy Week?

Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) is an annual week-long energy conference and exhibition held in Singapore each October, organised by Singapore's Energy Market Authority (EMA). It is Asia's most prominent platform for energy ministers, NOC and IOC executives, regulators, and innovators to discuss energy security, transition, and trade. SIEW draws 15,000–20,000+ participants from over 60 countries and includes the Singapore Energy Summit (ministerial level), ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM), Asia Clean Energy Summit, and the Asia Carbon Forum.

When and where is SIEW 2026?

SIEW 2026 takes place 20–24 October 2026 at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore. The Singapore Energy Summit, the flagship ministerial conference, is typically held on Tuesday or Wednesday of the week. The Energy Market Authority confirms the final programme approximately 6 weeks in advance.

Why is Singapore important in Asian energy markets?

Singapore is Asia's most important energy trading and logistics hub. Key roles: (1) Singapore is the world's third-largest oil refining centre, with ~1.5 mb/d of refining capacity; (2) It is the world's largest bunkering port — supplying ~50 million tonnes of marine fuel per year; (3) Singapore's MAS (Monetary Authority) and trading community hosts the Asian Platts benchmarks for jet fuel, gasoil, naphtha, and fuel oil; (4) Singapore is one of Asia's primary LNG import and regasification hubs; (5) The Singapore Exchange (SGX) hosts Asian energy derivatives including fuel oil futures and iron ore. This infrastructure concentration makes Singapore the natural setting for Asia's flagship energy conference.

Singapore International Energy Week 2026 (SIEW 2026)

Name: Singapore International Energy Week 2026
Start: 2026-10-20T09:00:00+08:00
End: 2026-10-24T18:00:00+08:00
Location: Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre

Published 1 September 2026 · Updated 15 October 2026

Dates 20–24 October 2026

Venue Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore

Organiser Energy Market Authority (EMA), Singapore

Scale ~15,000–20,000 participants; 60+ countries; ministerial delegations

Focus Asian energy security, LNG trade, energy transition, ASEAN electrification, hydrogen

Singapore International Energy Week is the defining annual gathering for Asian energy policy. Held each October at Marina Bay Sands, it draws energy ministers from across ASEAN and beyond, alongside the trading houses, NOCs, IOCs, and technology companies that shape Asia-Pacific energy markets. Its location in Singapore is deliberate — the city-state is the nexus of Asian oil trading, LNG importing, and marine bunkering, making it the natural epicentre for regional energy discussion.

For live fuel prices across Southeast Asia and Singapore, use the fuel price explorer. For the Southeast Asia fuel subsidy context, see our Southeast Asia fuel subsidies 2026. For LNG pricing and trade, see our LNG glossary entry.

Key agenda themes for SIEW 2026

Theme	2026 context	Key debate
Asian LNG supply security	Post-Russia gas shock reshaping supply chains	US LNG vs Australian LNG vs pipeline gas for Northeast Asia
ASEAN energy transition	Divergent transition speeds across Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines	Coal phase-out timeline; renewable buildout finance
Hydrogen and ammonia trade	Australia, Chile, Middle East as potential exporters to Asia	When can green hydrogen be cost-competitive?
Fuel subsidy reform	Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar still heavily subsidised	Targeting mechanisms; fiscal sustainability
Marine decarbonisation	Singapore as world's largest bunkering port	LNG, methanol, ammonia as marine fuels; IMO 2030 targets
Carbon markets	Singapore Climate Action Package; Article 6 credits	Asia's voluntary carbon market development

Singapore as Asia's energy trading hub

Singapore's role in Asian energy markets gives SIEW disproportionate significance:

Refining: ~1.5 mb/d of refining capacity from ExxonMobil, Shell, and Singapore Refining Company (SRC) — third-largest global refining centre
Bunkering: World's largest bunkering port, supplying ~50 million tonnes/year of marine fuel to vessels transiting the Strait of Malacca — the world's second-busiest shipping lane
Trading: Platts Singapore price assessments (jet fuel, gasoil 10ppm, naphtha, fuel oil) are the Asian benchmark prices used in physical contracts across the region
LNG: Singapore LNG Terminal on Jurong Island, with ~13 mtpa of import capacity; Singapore is a key price discovery point for JKM (Japan Korea Marker) LNG

For naphtha trading — a key Singapore commodity — see our naphtha glossary entry. For heavy fuel oil (the bunkering product being replaced by VLSFO and LNG), see our heavy fuel oil glossary entry.

ASEAN energy transition: the 2026 state of play

ASEAN's energy transition is highly heterogeneous — spanning from Singapore's advanced grid and high EV penetration to Myanmar's energy poverty and Indonesia's coal dependency. Key country dynamics entering SIEW 2026:

Indonesia: World's largest coal exporter; coal provides ~60% of power generation; EV transition accelerating but coal phase-out timeline disputed. For Indonesia fuel policy, see our Indonesia fuel subsidy 2026.
Vietnam: Rapid solar and wind buildout but grid stability challenges; petrol demand still growing strongly
Thailand: Advanced biofuel programme (B10/B20 biodiesel mandates, E20 petrol blend); leading ASEAN market for LNG-to-power
Philippines: Archipelago geography constrains grid interconnection; LNG import terminals under construction
Malaysia: Petrol subsidy reform ongoing (targeted MyKad system 2023–2024). For Southeast Asia comparison, see our Southeast Asia fuel subsidies 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What is Singapore International Energy Week? SIEW is Asia's premier energy conference, held annually each October in Singapore and organised by the Energy Market Authority (EMA). It draws 15,000–20,000 participants from 60+ countries including energy ministers, NOC/IOC executives, and regulators. It includes the Singapore Energy Summit (ministerial), ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting, Asia Clean Energy Summit, and Asia Carbon Forum. Singapore's role as Asia's oil trading, LNG, and bunkering hub makes it the natural setting for the region's flagship energy event.: SIEW is Asia's premier energy conference, held annually each October in Singapore and organised by the Energy Market Authority (EMA). It draws 15,000–20,000 participants from 60+ countries including energy ministers, NOC/IOC executives, and regulators. It includes the Singapore Energy Summit (ministerial), ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting, Asia Clean Energy Summit, and Asia Carbon Forum. Singapore's role as Asia's oil trading, LNG, and bunkering hub makes it the natural setting for the region's flagship energy event.
When and where is SIEW 2026? SIEW 2026 takes place 20–24 October 2026 at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore. The ministerial Singapore Energy Summit is typically held mid-week. Details are confirmed by EMA approximately 6 weeks in advance.: SIEW 2026 takes place 20–24 October 2026 at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore. The ministerial Singapore Energy Summit is typically held mid-week. Details are confirmed by EMA approximately 6 weeks in advance.
Why is Singapore important in Asian energy markets? Singapore is the world's third-largest refining centre (~1.5 mb/d), the world's largest bunkering port (~50 mt/year marine fuel), and the price discovery hub for Asian petroleum products (Platts Singapore assessments). It hosts LNG import infrastructure and is the nexus of Asian oil and LNG trading. This concentration of energy infrastructure and expertise makes Singapore essential to understanding and forecasting Asian energy prices.: Singapore is the world's third-largest refining centre (~1.5 mb/d), the world's largest bunkering port (~50 mt/year marine fuel), and the price discovery hub for Asian petroleum products (Platts Singapore assessments). It hosts LNG import infrastructure and is the nexus of Asian oil and LNG trading. This concentration of energy infrastructure and expertise makes Singapore essential to understanding and forecasting Asian energy prices.