Media Releases
Singapore bags 5 ASEAN Energy Awards
Four Singapore organisations bagged top awards at the 2010 ASEAN Energy Awards. Convened annually, the ASEAN Energy Awards recognise efforts by enterprising ASEAN companies to integrate renewable energy and energy efficient solutions in their projects.
Statement from EMA on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Supply Contracts for Singapore
Media reports on 30 June 2010 quoted Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew as saying that Singapore will be building a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal to buy gas from Qatar and store it. EMA has received several queries from the industry on this matter, and would like to clarify the context in which these remarks were made.
New Chairman/Board and CEO for Singapore LNG Corporation - Moving towards a full-fledged LNG business enterprise
It has been about a year since the Energy Market Authority (EMA) established the Singapore LNG Corporation Pte Ltd (SLNG) to take over the ownership and development of the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Terminal. Since then, SLNG has reached several key milestones in the development of the project, including the groundbreaking of the terminal and the conclusion of key commercial agreements underpinning the project.
Union of Power and Gas Employees Commits Seven Unionised Companies to Roll Out Workforce Skills Qualification for Energy Utilities Workers
Taking the National Trades Union Congress’ Cheaper Better Faster mission to heart, the Union of Power and Gas Employees (UPAGE), in partnership with the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA), Energy Market Authority (EMA) and e2i (Employment and Employability Institute), has secured the commitment of all its seven unionised companies to roll out WDA’s Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) framework for workers in the energy utilities industry.
Forty Nine Companies from Energy Intensive Industries Pledge to Improve Energy Efficiency as part of Energy Efficiency National Partnership Programme
The National Environment Agency (NEA), Energy Market Authority (EMA) and Economic Development Board (EDB) of Singapore launched the Energy Efficiency National Partnership (EENP) programme today, under the auspices of the Energy Efficiency Programme Office (E2PO).
New Appointments to the Boards of SPRING, JTC and EMA
The Minister for Trade and Industry has appointed new members to the Boards of SPRING Singapore (SPRING), JTC Corporation (JTC) and Energy Market Authority (EMA). In addition, there were re-appointments at SPRING, EMA and Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC). These appointments took effect on 1 April 2010.
Construction starts for Singapore's LNG Terminal
A groundbreaking ceremony was held today for Singapore’s Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminal at Jurong Island. The LNG terminal facility will be Asia’s first open-access multi-user terminal, capable of importing and reexporting LNG from multiple suppliers.
Samsung C&T Corporation awarded the EPC Contract for Singapore's LNG Terminal
The Singapore LNG Corporation Pte Ltd (SLNG) has awarded the contract for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of Singapore's LNG terminal to Samsung C&T Corporation (Samsung). The total budget for the terminal funded by the Singapore Government is S$1.5 billion, of which about S$1 billion is for the EPC contract. SLNG, which owns and oversees the development of the terminal, will issue a “Notice to Proceed” to Samsung to start the detailed design, engineering and construction phases of the terminal immediately.
Singapore’s Intelligent Energy System Pilot Project: First Step Towards a Smarter Grid
The Energy Market Authority (EMA) has launched a pilot project for an “Intelligent Energy System” (IES). The project will test a range of smart grid technologies to enhance the capabilities of Singapore’s power grid infrastructure.
Factsheet on the Expression of Interest (EOI) to Design, Build and Operate an Intelligent Micro-Grid Infrastructure
Pulau Ubin is an island north east of Singapore with a land area of around 10 km2 (see Figure 1). Currently, Pulau Ubin is home to about 100 villagers, and the island has evolved to an adventure getaway with well-preserved natural habitat managed by the National Parks Board. There are also a few small businesses, resorts and training camps operated by the Outward Bound Singapore and National Police Cadets Corps. Pulau Ubin’s current annual electricity consumption is around 2,500 MWh per annum with maximum demand estimated at 1.7 MW.