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Our Energy Story

Overview

Discover how the Singapore Energy Story sets the vision towards a net-zero energy future.

Energy Supply

Gain insights into the four switches that power Singapore’s economy and our daily lives.

Energy Demand

Discover ways to enhance energy efficiency and lower your carbon footprint.

Energy Grid

Explore how EMA ensures a reliable and secure energy supply for everyone.

Energy Market Landscape

Learn about the intricacies of Singapore’s energy market structure and operations.

Consumer Information

Electricity

Get tips on buying electricity and protecting your family from electrical hazards.

Gas

Learn about purchasing gas and safeguarding your family against gas hazards.

Solar

Access information on installing solar panels at your home and selling excess electricity to the national grid.

Regulations & Licences

Regulations

Stay up-to-date with the latest regulations, policies and frameworks governing the energy sector.

Licences

Learn about the licences that EMA issues to different stakeholders in the energy sector.

Regulatory Publications

Read about the Codes of Practice and Circulars that EMA publishes to regulate the energy sector.

Partnerships

Calls for Proposal

Collaborate with EMA in co-creating innovative solutions for the energy sector.

Consultations

Give your comments and feedback on EMA’s policies and regulations.

R&D Engagements

Discover how EMA works with stakeholders to catalyse new and innovative digital technologies.

Talent Development

Learn about EMA’s efforts in nurturing talent and cultivate interest in the energy sector.

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Regional Power Grids

22 Oct 2024

Our target is to import around 6 gigawatts (GW) of low-carbon electricity by 2035, which is around one-third of our energy supply then.

Overview

While Singapore has limited renewable energy resources, we are able to access low-carbon electricity that is abundant in the region by connecting to regional power grids. This also promotes the development of renewable energy in the region and paves the way in realising the ASEAN Power Grid vision.

Large-scale Electricity Imports

In July 2022, EMA invited interested companies to submit their proposals for importing up to 4 gigawatts (GW) of electricity in Singapore. The Request for Proposals (RFP) to appoint licensed electricity importers concluded as of 29 December 2023.

With the continued strong interest from credible parties to participate in electricity import projects, and to ensure adequate supply to meet Singapore’s future energy needs, Singapore is now seeking to import around 6 GW of low-carbon electricity by 2035, up from the initial target of 4 GW.

To date, EMA has issued Conditional Approvals to ten projects to import low-carbon electricity from Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia and Vietnam. Five projects have made substantive progress and were awarded Conditional Licences in September 2024.

Infographic on the Large-Scale Electricity Imports

Table 1: Conditional Licences

S/N Company Name of Contact Point Email
1 Adaro Solar International Pte Ltd Mr Christopher Phong 

christopher.phong@adaro.com
2 EDP Renewables APAC Ms Nikita Yu nikita.yu@sunseap.edp.com
3 Keppel Energy Pte Ltd (Indonesia project) Mr Kenny Tan  kenny.tan@keppel.com
4 Pacific Medco Solar Pte Ltd  Ms Clare Savereux  solar@pacificlight.com.sg
5 Vanda RE Pte Ltd Mr Jeremy Ong  projectvanda@gurinenergy.com

Table 2: Conditional Approvals

S/N Company Name of Contact Point Email
1 Keppel Energy Pte Ltd (Cambodia project) Mr Andrew Toh andrew.toh@keppel.com
2 Sembcorp Utilities Pte Ltd Ms Leow Lay May laymay.leow@sembcorp.com
3 Singa Renewables Pte Ltd

Mr Chintan Mehta


Mr Raye Lai

chintan.mehta@totalenergies.com


raye.lai@pacificenergycorp.com
4 Shell Eastern Trading Pte Ltd Mr Lee Kuan Ming Kuan-Ming.Lee@shell.com
5 Sun Cable (Singapore) Assets Pte Ltd Mr Brandon Leong Brandon.leong@suncable.energy

EMA continues to welcome interested companies to submit further proposals to import and sell low-carbon electricity in Singapore. EMA is open to consider awarding more Conditional Approvals to proposals that are sufficiently attractive and suitable.

Potential importers should showcase their supply reliability, credibility, track record, cost-competitiveness, and ability to manage the carbon output of their power generation supply.
 

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Import Trials

Lao PDR-Thailand-Malaysia-Singapore Power Integration Project (LTMS-PIP)

The LTMS-PIP marked the first multilateral cross-border electricity trade involving four ASEAN countries.

The first phase of the project, which launched in June 2022, saw up to 100 megawatts (MW) of renewable hydropower being imported from Lao PDR to Singapore through Thailand and Malaysia via existing interconnectors.

The second phase of the project will see electricity trading double to a maximum of 200 MW. This is facilitated by the introduction of multidirectional power trade where the additional supply will come from Malaysia.

100 MW Malaysia ENEGEM Pilot 

The Malaysia Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) issued a press release dated 15 April 2024, inviting interested and eligible parties to participate in the inaugural auction for the purchase of green electricity from Malaysia’s Electricity supply system to be supplied to Singapore via the Energy Exchange Malaysia (ENEGEM) Platform. 

Sembcorp Power Pte Ltd will import 50 MW of renewable electricity from Malaysia's Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) to Singapore for a duration of two years starting in December 2024.

SP Group’s Involvement

SP PowerAssets Ltd (SPPA) and SP PowerGrid Ltd (SPPG) are companies regulated by EMA as the electricity transmission licensee and transmission licensee agent respectively. They are required to provide grid services in a non-discriminatory manner. The conditions of their licences also prohibit them from disclosing confidential information for any purpose, unless permitted by their licences, codes or market rules. They are also prohibited from using confidential information to gain commercial advantage in any service outside of their authorised business. If they fail to comply, they can face enforcement action under Sections 13 and 14 of the Electricity Act.

As the national grid operator in Singapore, SP Group possesses the technical expertise and operational capabilities in the transmission and distribution of electricity.

SP Group established SP PowerInterconnect (SPPI) to participate in the development and operation of cross-border electricity interconnectors. SPPI will leverage its expertise in project development and technical design, engineering and operation of transmission and distribution assets to support the efforts of EMA to import low-carbon electricity into Singapore.