Hon Xing Wong

Biography

Hon Xing Wong was previously a research associate at the Center on Global Energy Policy. He supported the Natural Gas Research Initiative and his research areas of interests include climate and energy transition risks, and electrification of the transportation sector. Prior to joining the Center, he was an Environmental Defense Fund Climate Corps Fellow where he worked with New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) on electric bus projects. Previously, he was a chartered engineer at BP in various engineering and site-operations roles across different geographical regions; namely, Angola, Egypt, and the North Sea. He holds a Master of Public Administration from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs and a Master of Engineering in chemical and environmental engineering from Nottingham University.

Transportation

Forecasts of Electric Vehicle Penetration and its Impact on Global Oil Demand

The transportation sector is responsible for more than half of global oil demand, with passenger vehicles and trucks making up by far the largest fraction.

Reports by Marianne Kah, Hon Xing Wong, Jasmine Chiu + 1 more • December 05, 2022

Forecasts of Electric Vehicle Penetration and its Impact on Global Oil Demand

Fossil Energy

ESG Investing and the US Oil and Gas Industry: An Analysis of Climate Disclosures

As climate change continues to unfold around the globe, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) concerns are increasingly driving investment decisions. This is especially true for investors in the oil and gas sector, which accounts for an outsized share of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Reports by Hon Xing Wong, Naomi Zimmermann, Erin M. Blanton + 1 more • April 12, 2022

ESG Investing and the US Oil and Gas Industry: An Analysis of Climate Disclosures

Oil

How the ESG Investing Framework Applies to National Oil Companies: Workshop Report

On November 16, CGEP convened a private workshop to discuss the applicability of the current ESG investing framework on national oil companies.

Summaries by Luisa Palacios & Hon Xing Wong • December 14, 2021

How the ESG Investing Framework Applies to National Oil Companies: Workshop Report

Natural Gas

Market, Policy, and Political Implications of the Global Natural Gas Crisis: Forum Report

On October 18, 2021, CGEP hosted a special session of the Natural Gas Forum on the global nature of the current unexpected gas crisis.

Summaries by Hon Xing Wong, Erin M. Blanton & Samantha Lang • November 16, 2021

Market, Policy, and Political Implications of the Global Natural Gas Crisis: Forum Report

Energy for Development

Promoting Energy for Development in a World Accelerating to Net-Zero: Roundtable Report

On September 14, 2021, Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) and CGEP co-hosted a high-level virtual roundtable on energy for development and climate objective.

Summaries by Hon Xing Wong, Jonathan Elkind & Philippe Benoit • October 26, 2021

Promoting Energy for Development in a World Accelerating to Net-Zero: Roundtable Report

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