- Minister Johnston to speak at Singapore International Energy Week to promote Western Australia’s initiatives and success toward decarbonization
- The Minister will also focus on engaging with key decarbonization stakeholders
- 4,000 international energy professionals and policymakers are expected to attend
Bill Johnston, the energy minister, will fly to Singapore today to give a speech at the 15th Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW).
On Tuesday, October 25, 2022, Mr. Johnston will speak on a panel about “Accelerating Low Carbon Solutions” and promote Western Australia’s efforts and achievements in the State’s economy’s decarbonization.
Additionally, he will meet with the Singapore Trade and Industry Minister and other significant decarbonization stakeholders to go over investment opportunities and the advantages of doing business in WA.
Comments attributed to Energy Minister Bill Johnston:
“With exciting trade and investment opportunities, a secure business environment, and global innovation across a number of thriving industries, Western Australia is a great place to do business.
“With its wealth of natural resources, including battery and essential minerals, our State can play a significant role in assisting the global transition to net zero.
“Additionally, we are in a good position to start producing and exporting green hydrogen.
“With the help of initiatives to produce clean energy technologies like rechargeable batteries, electric cars, and wind turbines, Western Australia has successfully established a multibillion-dollar critical minerals processing industry in less than ten years.”
Reference: https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/McGowan/2022/10/Energy-Minister-heading-to-Singapore-to-promote-WA-successes.aspx