Media Releases
IEA Chief Economist outlines global energy landscape at 2nd Distinguished Speaker Programme
The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that natural gas will overtake coal as a fuel source by 2030 and account for 25 percent of the global energy mix by 2035. Dr Fatih Birol, Chief Economist of IEA, painted the positive outlook for natural gas against a backdrop of global uncertainties impacting the energy sector at the second instalment of the Energy Market Authority (EMA) Distinguished Speaker Programme.
Industry leaders and scientific luminaries to headline new solar PV event at SIEW 2011
The Energy Market Authority of Singapore (EMA) and the Asian Photovoltaic Industry Association (APVIA) today announced the addition of PV ASIA PACIFIC EXPO 2011, also known as APVIA (2011) PVAP EXPO, to the event line-up for the fourth annual Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) that will take place from 31 October to 4 November 2011. The four-day solar expo which runs from 1 November to 4 November 2011 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, Marina Bay Sands, will consist of an extensive exhibition running from the 2 to 4 November, as well as various programmes starting from the afternoon of the 1 November including keynote speeches by policy-makers, CEO Forum, Scientific Conference and Financial Dialogue with leading industry and scientific luminaries.
Boost Electricity Efficiency to Power Sustainable Economic Growth
A new platform for the energy world to debate and exchange best practices, ideas and strategies with global leaders and luminaries was launched by the Energy Market Authority (EMA) today. Tan Sri Leo Moggie, Chairman of Malaysia’s largest electricity utility company Tenaga Nasional Berhad, delivered the first public lecture as part of the inaugural EMA Distinguished Speaker Programme, where he underscored the critical role of the electricity industry in sustaining economic growth.
New Chief Executive at Energy Market Authority
Mr Lawrence Wong Shyun Tsai, 38, will step down as Chief Executive of Energy Market Authority (CE, EMA) on 1 April 2011. He will be leaving after nearly 14 years of excellent service in the public sector. Mr Chee Hong Tat, 37, will be appointed as CE, EMA with effect from 9 May 2011. In the interim, EMA’s Deputy Chief Executive, Mr Yeo Yek Seng will be Acting CE, EMA.
Company Fined $150,000 for Damaging Electricity Cable Which Resulted in Blackout
Soon Yong Trading Pte Ltd, an earthworks contractor, was fined $150,000 for damaging a 66kV high voltage electricity cable on 26 August 2010. This disrupted electricity supply to areas in Bishan and Ang Mo Kio, as well as train services at thirteen MRT stations.
Major forums for oil & gas refining and energy trading join lineup at SIEW 2011
EMART, a leading energy trading event, will be in Asia for the first time as an event partner at SIEW 2011, together with Downstream Asia.
Singapore's Electric Vehicle Test-bed Taking Shape
The inter-agency Electric Vehicle (EV) Taskforce led by the Energy Market Authority (EMA) and the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has appointed Robert Bosch (SEA) Pte Ltd (“Bosch”) to design, develop, deploy, operate and maintain Singapore‟s EV charging infrastructure as part of the EV test-bed programme. Bosch will be collaborating with local partners SingTel (on the communications interface) and Greenlots (on the charging network) to deliver a reliable and integrated infrastructure solution for EVs. Singapore will be the first location outside of Germany to test out this integrated EV charging infrastructure solution developed by Bosch.
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.
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).