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Our target is to import up to 4 gigawatts (GW) of low-carbon electricity by 2035, making up around 30% of Singapore’s electricity supply then.
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.
In July 2022, EMA invited interested companies to submit their proposals for importing up to 4 gigawatts (GW) of electricity in Singapore. As of 29 December 2023, the Request for Proposals (RFP) to appoint licensed electricity importers has concluded, and EMA is currently in the process of evaluating the submissions.
The Conditional Approvals that EMA has granted so far for 1 GW from Cambodia, 2 GW from Indonesia and 1.2 GW from Vietnam have paved the way for Singapore to progress towards its goal of importing 4 GW of low-carbon electricity by 2035.
| S/N | Company | Name of Contact Point | |
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| 1 | Adaro Solar International Pte Ltd | Mr Christopher Phong | christopher.phong@adaro.com |
| 2 | EDP Renewables APAC | Mr Robin Pho Ms Nikita Yu |
robin.pho@sunseap.edp.com nikita.yu@sunseap.edp.com |
| 3 | Keppel Energy Pte Ltd (Cambodia project) | Mr Tan Jian Hui | jianhui.TAN@kepinfra.com |
| 4 | Keppel Energy Pte Ltd (Indonesia project) | Mr Kenny Tan | kenny.tan@keppelgroup.com |
| 5 | Pacific Medco Solar Pte Ltd | Ms Clare Savereux | solar@pacificlight.com.sg |
| 6 | Sembcorp Utilities Pte Ltd | Mr Jeremy Toh | jeremy.toh@sembcorp.com |
| 7 | Vanda RE Pte Ltd | Mr Jeremy Ong | projectvanda@gurinenergy.com |
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 high-quality final proposals that 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.
Please click on the links below to download the documents:
Submission Requirements for Electricity Imports Proposals
Submission Register
Attachment A Submission Requirements
Template_A111
Templates_A222_A311_A334_A412_A521_A621_A622
Templates B21_B31
Template B51
In preparation for large-scale imports, EMA works with various partners on small-scale trials to assess and refine the technical and regulatory frameworks for importing electricity into Singapore.
Lao PDR-Thailand-Malaysia-Singapore Power Integration Project (LTMS-PIP)
The LTMS-PIP successfully commenced on 23 June 2022, marking a historic milestone as the first renewable energy import into Singapore. It is also the first multilateral cross-border electricity trade involving four ASEAN countries.
Under this project, up to 100 megawatts (MW) of renewable hydropower is traded from Lao PDR to Singapore via Thailand and Malaysia using existing interconnectors.
How electricity is imported from Lao PDR to Singapore
Trial with Peninsular Malaysia
Following the conclusion of a Request for Proposal, EMA appointed YTL PowerSeraya as the importer for a 100 MW trial from Peninsular Malaysia.
The electricity will be supplied via the existing interconnector between Singapore and Peninsular Malaysia over a period of two years starting in 2024.
100MW 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. EMA notes that the pilot scheme of 100MW utilising the existing interconnection between Singapore and Peninsular Malaysia, will be open to bidders who hold an electricity generation and/or retailer licence for the Singapore Electricity Market.
Hence, EMA would like to invite companies interested in participating in the 100MW Malaysia ENEGEM pilot for a briefing session about the process for obtaining an Importer Licence from the EMA for this Pilot.
Briefing details:
Date: Friday, 3 May 2024
Time: 9.30am – 10.30am
Venue: Aspire Room, Level 2, EMA Office, 991G Alexandra Road, Singapore 119975
Who should attend: Interested companies with a valid retailer/generation licence.
Email regional_grids@ema.gov.sg to register your interest by 30 April 2024, 3pm. Please include your company name, contact details, generation or retailer licence number, and any specific queries or topics you would like addressed during the briefing. Due to space constraints, we would appreciate it if you could keep to one representative per company.
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For more information on the pilot, interested parties may refer to the media statement issued by Malaysia’s Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation.
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.
Regarding electricity imports, SPPA and SPPG will offer prompt and unbiased technical guidance, grid specifications and clarification to parties interested in bidding for importer licences. They will treat all interested parties fairly and not show favouritism.
Separately, SP Group may work with partners to develop generation capabilities in other countries and construct and operate interconnectors, such as offshore subsea transmission cables. These will strengthen the regional grid architecture and better plan for future network requirements to maintain reliability standards.
These projects will be managed by separate entities within SP Group, distinct from SPPA and SPPG. SP Group will comply with conditions set by EMA including maintaining functional and operational separation as required.
