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Our target is to import around 6 gigawatts (GW) of low-carbon electricity by 2035.
Overview
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.
Large-scale Electricity Imports
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.
With strong interest by credible parties to participate in electricity import projects, and to ensure adequate supply to meet Singapore’s future energy needs, Singapore is now seeking to import around 6 GW of low-carbon electricity by 2035, up from the initial target of 4 GW.
To date, EMA has issued Conditional Approvals to nine projects to import low-carbon electricity from Cambodia, Indonesia and Vietnam. Five of these nine projects have advanced to Conditional Licences.
Table 1: Conditional Licences
| S/N | Company | Name of Contact Point | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adaro Solar International Pte Ltd | Mr Christopher Phong | christopher.phong@adaro.com |
| 2 | EDP Renewables APAC | Ms Nikita Yu | nikita.yu@sunseap.edp.com |
| 3 | Keppel Energy Pte Ltd (Indonesia project) | Mr Kenny Tan | kenny.tan@keppelgroup.com |
| 4 | Pacific Medco Solar Pte Ltd | Ms Clare Savereux | solar@pacificlight.com.sg |
| 5 | Vanda RE Pte Ltd | Mr Jeremy Ong | projectvanda@gurinenergy.com |
Table 2: Conditional Approvals
| S/N | Company | Name of Contact Point | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keppel Energy Pte Ltd (Cambodia project) | Mr Andrew Toh | andrew.toh@keppel.com |
| 2 | Sembcorp Utilities Pte Ltd | Mr Jeremy Toh | jeremy.toh@sembcorp.com |
| 3 | Singa Renewables Pte Ltd | Mr Chintan Mehta Mr Raye Lai |
chintan.mehta@totalenergies.com raye.lai@pacificenergycorp.com |
| 4 | Shell Eastern Trading Pte Ltd | Mr Lee Kuan Ming | Kuan-Ming.Lee@shell.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
SP Group’s Involvement
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.