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Overview
The Rules Change Panel has a Technical Working Group (TWG) to assist it in reviewing technical changes to the Market Rules.
The TWG is responsible for examining the on-going evolution of the dispatch and price discovery process, balancing economic, financial and technical considerations in creating more efficient wholesale electricity markets.
The TWG consists of eight members:
- Chairperson nominated by EMC
- Four experts nominated by market participants (excluding the Transmission Licensee)
- One person nominated by the Transmission Licensee
- One person nominated by the Power System Operator (PSO)
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One market clearing engine expert nominated by EMC
Members Paul Poh (Chairperson) Paul Poh heads the Market Administration team at EMC, which is responsible for advising the Rules Change Panel and the EMC Board on market design issues and for evolving the wholesale electricity market to attain efficiency gains. Paul gained extensive experience in the areas of development and operation during his years with the Singapore Commodity Exchange and the Singapore International Monetary Exchange Ltd (now Singapore Exchange – Derivative Trading). He has a comprehensive knowledge of audit and compliance, risk management, trading systems, clearing house operations, new product development, rules and policy formulation. Paul was a key member of the pioneer team that set up Singapore Commodity Exchange Ltd. He was also involved in the establishment of a futures brokerage operation for a clearing member of the Singapore International Monetary Exchange Ltd. Paul graduated from the National University of Singapore with a degree in Business Administration. James Ooi
James Ooi is a Portfolio Manager in Seraya Energy Pte Ltd. He is responsible for developing and executing retail electricity pricing and business strategies. He also supports management in various market regulation and consultation issues. James has over 10 years of experience in the electric power industry and prior to joning Seraya Energy, he was a Senior Associate in CRA International’s Energy and Environmental practice based in New Zealand and Hong Kong. He is an expert in areas related to electricity market analysis, designs and valuation. James holds an Honours degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southampton UK, and a Master of Science in Power System Engineering from the University of Strathclyde UK.
Tan Cheng Teck Tan Cheng Teck is Vice President (Production) of Senoko Power Ltd, in charge of the energy production aspect of the Group. He is also currently the Director of Senoko Services Pte Ltd (SSPL). Cheng Teck joined the power industry in 1984 after his graduation from National University of Singapore. He received a sponsorship in 1995 from the Public Utilities Board to undertake a Corporate Master's in Business Administration conferred by Ohio University. In 1996, he graduated from Nanyang Technological University with an MBA in Management of Technology. From 1997 to June 2004, Cheng Teck was Senoko Power's On-the-job (OJT) Administrator and was crucial in leading Senoko Power to achieve its Certified OJT Centre status. He has also participated in the Singapore Grid Council and Industry Consultative Committee, both convened by the Energy Market Authority. Cheng Teck is a registered Professional Engineer with Professional Engineers Board, Singapore and a member of Institution of Engineers, Singapore.
Tony Tan Kia Shuan Tony Tan is Senior Risk Management Executive at Tuas Power Ltd. He joined Tuas Power in 2004 as a Business Executive in the Trading department, where he developed economic and statistical models to improve the company’s trading strategies. His current responsibility is to identify, analyse, mitigate, monitor and report risks qualitatively and quantitatively. He also plays a consultative role in improving retail pricing methodologies. Tony holds a Bachelor of Social Science in Economics from the National University of Singapore and is a Certified Risk Management Professional.
Loh Chin Seng
Loh Chin Seng is the Assistant Vice President of SembCorp Utilities Pte Ltd and Head of Trading of SembCogen Pte Ltd. He is in charge of Trading, Regulation and Strategy of SembCogen Plant in Singapore. He has 30 years of experience in the gas and electricity power and supply industry with responsibilities in power plant operation and maintenance. Having gone through the two phases of restructuring and liberalisation in 1998 and 2003 for the Singapore power and gas market and the development of the electricity market, Chin Seng has accumulated many years of experience in the liberalised electricity market specialising in market operations and fuel management. Chin Seng was involved in the development and implementation of the paper and physical oil trading department of one of the largest power plants in Singapore.
Chan Hung Kwan Chan Hung Kwan is Deputy Director (Economics & Pricing) of SP PowerGrid Ltd. He is responsible for transmission pricing, forecasting, economic/statistical analyses and regulatory activities.He has extensive experience in the power industry, spanning a wide range of activities that includes generation planning, corporate planning, financial planning and pricing of electricity tariffs. Hung Kwan was actively involved in the corporatisation of Singapore Power in 1995.He has participated in reviews for a number of issues concerning the wholesale and retail electricity markets and has also been involved in the preparation for the opening of the gas market in Singapore. Hung Kwan holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from University of London, a Master of Philosophy in Control Engineering and Operational Research from University of Cambridge, and a Master of Business Administration from University of Leicester.
Kwok Foo Seng
Kwok Foo Seng is currently the Director for System Control in the Energy Market Authority. As the head of department, he oversees the 24x7 operations of the Control Centre and the piped natural gas transmission system to maintain security of electricity supply in Singapore. Mr. Kwok obtained his Bachelor (Honours) degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering and a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a UK University. He was also conferred the Diploma of Membership of the Imperial College in 1981. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Singapore, a UK Chartered Engineer and holds fellowships in engineering organisations. He has over 20 years experience in power generation, transmission, distribution and utilisation.
Chen Jian Hong Chen Jian Hong is Market Clearing Engine Engineer at EMC. As one of the pioneers in operating the Singapore wholesale electricity market, his primary responsibilities include monitoring and analysis of the market outcome, dissemination of market information and in-house application development. He is actively involved in enchancing the market system and impriving market operation efficiency by identifying gaps between business processes and the market system, suggesting improvements, proposing modeling solutions and spearheading and overseeing implementations. Jianhong holds a Bachelor and a Masters degree in Power Engineering from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China, and a PH.D. degree in Electricial Engineering from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
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