You will need to apply for a Generation Licence or Wholesaler Licence depending on the nameplate capacity of each of your generating units. Please refer to the table below for details.

The processing time for a Wholesaler Licence typically takes up to 6 to 8 weeks after the receipt of all supporting documents and replies to EMA's queries. 

For a Generation Licence, the process can take up to 4 to 6 months (depending on the complexity of the project) after EMA receives the necessary supporting documents and information.

You will need a Gas Retailer Licence to sell or offer to sell natural gas to a consumer who is connected to the natural gas distribution network.  A Gas Retailer Licence will not be required for selling natural gas to a consumer connected to the natural gas transmission network.

However, you will need to either engage a Gas Shipper Licensee, or apply for a Gas Shipper Licence, to arrange with the gas transporter to convey natural gas to your customer.

The owner of the generating unit should hold the relevant electricity licence.

Generation Licence

For licensees with a licensed generation capacity of 10MW or more but less than 400MW, the annual licence fee consists of:

• A tiered fixed component which is based on the generation capacity in MW set out in Schedule A of the Generation Licence as of 1 January of the year; and
• A variable component of which is based on the electricity generated in GWh for the preceding calendar year.

For those with a licensed generation capacity of 400MW or more, the annual licence fee consists of:

• A fixed component which is based on the generation capacity in MW set out in Schedule A of the Generation Licence as of 1 January of the year; and
• A variable component which is based on the electricity generated in GWh for the preceding calendar year.

As the fees are subject to review on an annual basis, please contact EMA for the latest information.

Wholesaler Licence

The current annual licence fee for the Wholesaler Licence is $100. For the initial licence fee, it will be pro-rated based on the number of days remaining in the financial year. Subsequently, licensees will be required to pay the annual fee on or before 30 Apr every year.

As the fees are subject to review on an annual basis, please contact EMA for the latest information.