Everything Energy The future of energy security
Feb 26, 2026
Tim Gould, IEA chief energy economist known for data-driven analysis of energy trends. Leila Benali, Morocco’s energy minister focused on resilient renewables and infrastructure. Tan See Leng, Singaporean minister overseeing energy and tech, championing grid resilience. They discuss import diversification, protecting grids from physical and cyber threats, climate-driven risks, critical minerals, and regional cooperation.
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Singapore Built A Digital Twin To Manage Grid Intermittency
- Singapore imports almost all its energy and has pursued diversification of gas suppliers to avoid single-source risk.
- Tan See Leng described investments in grid upgrades and a digital twin for forecasting to manage intermittency from data centers and AI demand.
Invest In Grid Resilience And Regional Cooperation
- Do invest continuously in grid resilience and cybersecurity to protect against physical and cyber threats.
- Tan See Leng recommends regional cooperation like an ASEAN power grid to tap neighbour renewables and bolster supply security.
Climate Events Are Changing Energy Planning
- Climate-driven extreme weather is reshaping how countries plan energy infrastructure and prioritize affordability.
- Leila Benali links recent micro and macro floods in Morocco to rethinking resilient siting and investment in interconnections with Africa and Europe.