Our Energy Story

Overview

Discover how the Singapore Energy Story sets the vision towards a net-zero energy future.

Energy Supply

Gain insights into the four switches that power Singapore’s economy and our daily lives.

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.

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Regional Power Grids

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Our target is to import around 6 gigawatts (GW) of low-carbon electricity by 2035, which is around one-third of our energy demand then.

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. The Request for Proposals (RFP) to appoint licensed electricity importers concluded as of 29 December 2023.

With the continued strong interest from 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 ten projects to import low-carbon electricity from Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia and Vietnam. Six projects have made substantive progress and were awarded Conditional Licences.

Infographic on the Large-Scale Electricity Imports

Table 1: Conditional Licences

S/N Company Name of Contact Point Email
1 Alamtri Solar International Pte Ltd Mr Dharma Djojonegoro

Mr Teuku Rengga Felamona		 dharma.djojonegoro@alamtri.com

rengga.felamona@alamtri.com
2 Equator Renewables Asia Pte Ltd (Formerly known as EDPR Genco Pte Ltd) Ms Nikita Yu nikita@equatore.asia
3 Keppel Energy Pte Ltd (Indonesia project) Mr Kenny Tan  kenny.tan@keppel.com
4 Pacific Medco Solar Energy Pte Ltd  Ms Clare Savereux  solar@pacificlight.com.sg
5 Vanda RE Pte Ltd Mr Robin Pho  projectvanda@gurinenergy.com
6 Singa Renewables Pte Ltd

Mr Raye Lai Yong Chiang

Mr Chintan Mehta

raye_lai@pacificenergycorp.com

chintan.mehta@totalenergies.com

Table 2: Conditional Approvals

S/N Company Name of Contact Point Email
1 Keppel Energy Pte Ltd (Cambodia project) Mr Andrew Toh andrew.toh@keppel.com
2 Sembcorp Utilities Pte Ltd Ms Leow Lay May laymay.leow@sembcorp.com
3 Shell Eastern Trading Pte Ltd Mr Lee Kuan Ming Kuan-Ming.Lee@shell.com
4 Sun Cable (Singapore) Assets Pte Ltd Ms Bo Sun bo.sun@suncable.energy

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 proposals 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.
 

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Import Trials

Lao PDR-Thailand-Malaysia-Singapore Power Integration Project (LTMS-PIP)

The LTMS-PIP marked the first multilateral cross-border electricity trade involving four ASEAN countries.

The first phase of the project, which launched in June 2022, saw up to 100 megawatts (MW) of renewable hydropower being imported from Lao PDR to Singapore through Thailand and Malaysia via existing interconnectors.

The second phase of the project will see electricity trading double to a maximum of 200 MW. This is facilitated by the introduction of multidirectional power trade where the additional supply will come from Malaysia.

100 MW 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. 

Sembcorp Power Pte Ltd will import 50 MW of renewable electricity from Malaysia's Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) to Singapore for a duration of two years starting in December 2024.

Singapore Energy Interconnections Pte Ltd

Singapore Energy Interconnections Pte Ltd (SGEI), established in April 2025, is appointed by the Singapore Government to develop and operate cross-border electricity interconnections to enable power imports into Singapore. As a key enabler of Singapore's energy transition, SGEI works closely with industry partners and government stakeholders to ensure the technical and commercial viability of regional power infrastructure. SP PowerInterconnect (SPPI), a subsidiary of SP Group, is a technical partner of SGEI to provide expertise in project management and technical design, engineering and operation of transmission and distribution assets to facilitate low-carbon electricity imports into Singapore. For more information about SGEI, visit www.sgei.com.sg.