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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 Partnerships

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 4: Energy Balance

Electricity Balance

Singapore generated 55.8 TWh of electricity in 2021. Of this, 91.8% (or 48.4 TWh) was generated by Main Power Producers*, while the remaining 8.2% (or 4.6 TWh) was by Autoproducers. Own-use and losses in the Transformation** sector amounted to 1.8 TWh.

 

The Industrial-related and Commerce & Services-related sectors accounted for 41.7% (or 22.3 TWh) and 37.1% (or 19.8 TWh) of Singapore’s total electricity consumption of 53.5 TWh in 2021 respectively. Household and the Transport-related sectors contributed to 15.5% (or 8.3 TWh) and 5.3% (or 2.8 TWh) of total electricity consumption respectively.

*Refers to enterprises that produce electricity but for whom the production is not their principal activity.

**Shows how energy is transformed, transferred, and used by energy industries for their own use and losses in distribution and transmission.

Energy Balance

*Data for 2022 is as at Jun-22.

Natural Gas Balance

The total Natural Gas supply in Singapore was 438,113.7 TJ in 2021. This was contributed by an import of 444,830.1 TJ of Natural Gas into Singapore and a stock build of 6,716.3 TJ from the inventory.About 373,597.2 TJ of Natural Gas, representing 85.3% of total Natural Gas supply, was used for power generation in 2021. Another 72,600.3 TJ of Natural Gas, which included Town Gas, was consumed directly by end-consumers.The Industrial-related sector accounted for 89.7% (or 65,112.5 TJ) of total Natural Gas consumption by end-users. The remainder was consumed primarily by users in the Commerce & Services-related sector (5.8% or 4,192.5 TJ) and by Households (4.2% or 3,036.3 TJ).

Natural Gas Balance

[1]: A positive figure for Stock Change denotes a stock draw. A negative figure for Stock Change denotes a stock build.