Our Energy Story

Overview

Learn how the Singapore Energy Story charts the path to a net-zero future.

Energy Supply

Gain insights into the Four Switches powering Singapore towards a cleaner energy future.

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.

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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Chapter 3: Energy Consumption

Electricity Consumption

Singapore's electricity consumption increased by 4.0% to reach 58 TWh in 2024.

 

Professional, Scientific & Technical, Administration & Support Activities sub-sector experienced the most significant growth in electricity consumption at 13.4%, followed by Information and Communications (12.3%) and Other Industrial-related (8.6%).

 

In 2024, Commerce and Services sector (23 TWh) accounted for the largest electricity use at 40.2%. This narrowly surpassed the industrial sector (23 TWh) at 39.4%, followed by households at 14.6% (8 TWh) and transport at 5.6% (3 TWh) of total consumption.

Electricity Consumption By Sector

Overall Electricity Consumption:

29 TWh in 1H 2025

Overall Electricity Consumption:

58 TWh in 2024

Overall Electricity Consumption:

55 TWh in 2023

Overall Electricity Consumption:

55 TWh in 2022

Overall Electricity Consumption:

54 TWh in 2021

Overall Electricity Consumption:

51 TWh in 2020

Overall Electricity Consumption:

52 TWh in 2019

Note: Data for 2025 was as at Jun-2025.

Electricity Consumption By Sector

Average Monthly Household Electricity Consumption by Planning Area

Housing Category
Year

Note: 

1. Data for 2025 was as at Jun-2025.

2. Scale changes when different housing category was selected.

Natural Gas Consumption

Final end-use consumption of natural gas, excluding those used in power generation (as main power producers or autoproducers) and oil refining, increased by 0.8% from 62,224 TJ in 2023 to 62,723 TJ in 2024.1 The industrial sector remained the largest consumer of natural gas in 2024 (89.5% or 56,160 TJ), followed by commerce & services sector (6.1% or 3,830 TJ).

1 Autoproducers refers to enterprises that produce electricity but for whom the production is not their principal activity.

Natural Gas Consumption By Sector

Overall Natural Gas Consumption:

62,723 TJ in 2024

Overall Natural Gas Consumption:

62,244 TJ in 2023

Overall Natural Gas Consumption: 

66,065 TJ in 2022

Overall Natural Gas Consumption:

68,161 TJ in 2021

Overall Natural Gas Consumption:

68,591 TJ in 2020

Overall Natural Gas Consumption:

62,064 TJ in 2019

Natural Gas Consumption By Sector

Average Monthly Household Town Gas Consumption by Planning Area

Housing Category
Year

Note: 

1. Data for 2025 was as at Jun-2025.

2. Scale changes when different housing category was selected.


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Data in this annual publication is accurate as of Sep 2025.

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