• CERAWeek
  • March 18 - 22, 2024

Bernard Nee

Energy Market Authority of Singapore

Deputy Chief Executive

Bernard Nee is the Deputy Chief Executive, Energy Market Authority (EMA). In his current role, Mr. Nee oversees the dual portfolio of the Energy Planning and Development Division and the Corporate Services Group. Since 2012, he has been responsible for growing Singapore’s energy ecosystem. His teams catalyse innovation in policies and R&D, prepare a future-ready power sector workforce, and advance Singapore’s energy thought leadership through flagship events, such as the Singapore International Energy Week. Mr. Nee leads a new National Energy Transformation Office that coordinates government energy R&D and enabling policies. He also oversees the HR, IT, corporate communications, and administrative functions to ensure that EMA works efficiently and effectively. Prior to joining EMA, he spent 18 years at the Singapore Economic Development Board in senior management roles, such as Chief Information Officer and Executive Director for New Technologies. A recipient of a Singapore government scholarship, Mr. Nee received his MSc in management of technology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a master’s in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Sessions With Bernard Nee

Thursday, 14 March

  • 07:30am - 08:45am (CST) / -

    Positioning Renewables in Asia: Finding the right policy mix

    Panel Power Geopolitics/Energy Policy/Economics Climate/Environment/Sustainability

    As countries grapple with the increased emphasis for a low-carbon pathway, renewable power development is a fast-growing sector that offers the promise of zero emissions for their electricity needs. Policies are changing rapidly, with many countries abandoning feed-in-tariffs for an auction system that resulted in eye-catching offers for new power purchase agreements. What are some of the developments accelerating renewable adoption in Asia? How will markets adapt their power systems to accommodate more renewables when they have traditionally been built to support thermal generation units? As project developers seek capital, how will the roles of local and international banks evolve in this new environment? What are some of the changing policies accelerating renewable adoption in Asia’s fuel mix?