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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.

Consumer Information

Electricity

Get tips on buying electricity and protecting your family from electrical hazards.

Gas

Learn about purchasing gas and safeguarding your family against gas hazards.

Solar

Access information on installing solar panels at your home and selling excess electricity to the national grid.

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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Chapter 3: Energy Consumption

Electricity Consumption

Singapore's electricity consumption rose by 1%, to reach 55 TWh in 2023.

 

In terms of electricity consumption growth by sub-sectors, information and communications saw the largest increase of 12%, followed by accommodation and food services (10%) and transport (5%).

 

In 2023, both industrial (22 TWh) and commerce and services (22 TWh) sectors accounted for the largest electricity use at 40% each, followed by households at 14% (8 TWh) and transport at 5% (3 TWh).

Electricity Consumption By Sector

Overall Electricity Consumption:

28.5 TWh in 1H 2024

Overall Electricity Consumption:

55.4 TWh in 2023

Overall Electricity Consumption:

54.9 TWh in 2022

Overall Electricity Consumption:

53.5 TWh in 2021

Overall Electricity Consumption:

50.8 TWh in 2020

Overall Electricity Consumption:

51.7 TWh in 2019

Overall Electricity Consumption:

50.5 TWh in 2018

Note: Data for 2024 was as at Jun-2024.

Electricity Consumption By Sector

Average Monthly Household Electricity Consumption by Planning Area

Housing Category
Year

Note: 

1. Data for 2024 was as at Jun-2024.

2. Scale changes when different housing category was selected.

Natural Gas Consumption

Final end-use consumption of natural gas, excluding those used in power generation (as main power producers or autoproducers) and oil refining, decreased by 6% from 66,065 TJ in 2022 to 62,244 TJ in 2023.1 The industrial sector remained the largest consumer of natural gas in 2023 (90% or 55,682 TJ), followed by commerce & services sector (6% or 3,823 TJ).

1 Autoproducers refers to enterprises that produce electricity but for whom the production is not their principal activity.

Natural Gas Consumption By Sector

Overall Natural Gas Consumption:

62,244.4 TJ in 2023

Overall Natural Gas Consumption: 

72,881.2 TJ in 2022

Overall Natural Gas Consumption:

68,161.4 TJ in 2021

Overall Natural Gas Consumption:

68,591.4 TJ in 2020

Overall Natural Gas Consumption:

62,064.0 TJ in 2019

Overall Natural Gas Consumption:

61,943.4 TJ in 2018

Natural Gas Consumption By Sector

Average Monthly Household Town Gas Consumption by Planning Area

Housing Category
Year

Note: 

1. Data for 2024 was as at Jun-2024.

2. Scale changes when different housing category was selected.


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Data in this annual publication is accurate as of Sep 2024.

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