Asia’s Energy Revolution

Asia is home to 60 per cent of the world’s population, including the world’s two most populous nations, China and India. The region’s economic gains and rising middle class are accelerating demand for more consumer goods and a better quality of life. For further economic growth to be realised, the region will need a massive supply of additional energy, three- to five-fold 2020’s amount by 2050. These changes create new business and investment opportunities for domestic companies and overseas participants. Asia’s energy market, already the world’s biggest, will soon be the most advanced. There will be mass adoption of digital technologies, like artificial intelligence, to make the distribution of solar, wind and other clean resources, smarter and more efficient. Led by China, billions of dollars in capital investment will drive the region’s shift to green, sustainable energy, replacing polluting and expensive fossil fuels, which will help to rein in climate change. In Asia’s Energy Revolution, leading energy markets analyst and practitioner Joseph Jacobelli explains why Asia is the world’s most important territory for energy transition, how developments in the region will drive change in the rest of the world as well as how it will all be financed. The book discussion includes: Analysis of past events and forward-looking analysis of the industry in the region encompassing commercial, economic, and financial aspects Appraisal of new energy technologies, such as electric vehicles, and digital solutions, such as blockchain for energy Review of the capital flows and sustainable financing channels needed to fund energy infrastructure and tech growth

Giuseppe (Joseph) Jacobelli is a recognised expert with over 30 years of experience in Asia’s energy and capital markets, driven by a passion for green and sustainable development.

He spent over 25 years as a financial analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence (BI) and at several leading global investment banks, including Bear Stearns, HSBC, and Merrill Lynch, attaining top rankings in Asiamoney, Greenwich, and Institutional Investor. At BI, Joseph was instrumental in building its Asia operations and served as a team leader and regional research content leader, leveraging his expertise and contacts developed across Asia’s markets.

Joseph worked at two energy corporations. As a group director at CLP Holdings, he gained broad execution expertise in the alternative power and carbon transactions as well as clean tech investments. He leads Asia project development and financing for green electricity focused start-up Cenfura and is the founder of investment and advisory firm Asia Clean Tech Energy Investments.

He is a former AmCham Hong Kong Energy Committee Chair and is a Member of the Hong Kong Institute of Directors. He regularly speaks at industry conferences and appears in broadcast, digital and print media.