The president of Temasek Holdings, Teo Chee Hean, stated at Ecosperity Week 2026 that the global energy transition is a race against time, not a competition between countries. In a context of profound global uncertainty, he urged Asia to define its own path towards resilience and sustainable growth, without waiting for external solutions.
Key technology: diversification and smart grids for Asia 🌱
Teo highlighted that Asia must invest in energy storage technologies, green hydrogen, and smart electrical grids to manage the intermittency of renewables. He noted that the region needs to develop modular and decentralized infrastructures that allow for a gradual transition, adapted to its economic and geographic realities, without relying on imported models from the West.
Race against time, but with a pause for coffee ☕
While Teo spoke of urgency, in the corridors of Ecosperity executives could be seen reviewing their carbon portfolios with the same calm as choosing a tasting menu. The transition is a race, yes, but some seem to be running on a treadmill while looking at their phone. At least, the speech made it clear that Asia will not wait for Europe to finish its technological siesta.