Energy alternatives for a cleaner future
Despite Singapore’s limited renewable energy resources, we address this challenge by harnessing abundant low-carbon electricity from regional power grids. This not only fosters the development of renewable energy in the region but also supports the realisation of the ASEAN Power Grid – a regional power grid system constructed through cross-border interconnections.
Singapore's target is to import up to 6GW of low-carbon electricity by 2035. With electricity imports expected to fulfill a third of our nation's energy needs in the next decade, we are actively supporting this to ensure adequate supply.
In October 2023, we received conditional approval to import 1.2GW of low-carbon electricity from Vietnam to Singapore in collaboration with Petrovietnam Technical Services Corporation (PTSC), a member of Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam).
We have also commenced the import of 50MW of renewable energy from Peninsular Malaysia following a signed agreement with Tenaga Nasional (TNB), a government-owned integrated power utility company in Malaysia, on 10 December 2024. This inaugural cross-border partnership aligns with both Singapore and Malaysia’s energy-transition goals.
Exclusive discussions are also underway for the potential import of another 1GW of low-carbon electricity from Sarawak.
These strategic imports will enhance access to green energy for our customers, help us meet the rising electricity demand, and propel us toward a sustainable energy future.