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.

eSERVICES

Get quick access to EMA’s services for application of worker licences, scholarships and more.

e-Licence Information Services (ELISE) Portal
Online Survey System (OSS)
EMA Scholarship Portal (BrightSparks)

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Tapping on natural gas allows us to safeguard energy security while accelerating the adoption of clean energy sources.

Overview

As a small country with limited natural resources, there are limitations on how we can deploy renewable energy sources. 

Thus, natural gas remains a key fuel source while we scale up our renewable energy deployment. Currently, about 95% of our electricity is generated using imported natural gas.

Improving Efficiency and Reliability

EMA is focused on improving the efficiency and reliability of our natural gas power plants.

  • We launched the Genco Energy Efficiency Grant Call to encourage our power generation companies to invest in energy efficient equipment and technologies.
  • We have also awarded up to $44 million under the Advanced Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Incentive Scheme to operators of the first two advanced CCGTs in Singapore, Keppel's Infrastructure Division and Sembcorp Industries. This scheme is part of efforts to encourage the adoption of advanced CCGTs to improve the power sector’s generation efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.

New Generation Capacity

To ensure Singapore has sufficient generation capacity to meet our growing energy demand, EMA launched a Request for Proposal to invite interested private companies to build, own and operate new generation capacity by end 2027.

Besides having sufficient generation capacity to produce baseload energy, we also require fast start generation capacity such as Open Cycle Gas Turbines (OCGT) units in order to handle unexpected shortfalls in generation capacity. 

Despite being less efficient than CCGTs, OCGT generating units have the advantage of starting up quickly in less than 10 minutes to generate electricity. The role of fast start generation capacity is therefore critical in ensuring the security and reliability of our power system.

Due to the lack of commercial interest in building OCGT units, EMA has commissioned its subsidiary, Meranti Power Pte Ltd to build two new OCGT units.