UK and Singapore Ink New Green Economy Framework, Bolstering Energy and Climate Collaboration
The Government of the United Kingdom and the Government of the Republic of Singapore have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a bilateral Green Economy Framework. This agreement, a first-of-its-kind for the UK, was signed during a virtual call between the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero’s (DESNZ) Secretary of State, The […]
Singapore to grant first conditional approval for proposals to import low-carbon electricity ‘soon’
Singapore expects to grant its first conditional approval for proposals to import low-carbon electricity “soon”, said Second Minister for Trade and Industry Tan See Leng on Tuesday (Feb 28).
MWC News: Singtel and Ericsson announce energy partnership
At MWC, Singtel and Ericsson announce a new energy saving partnership, for which AI is employed to optimise energy consumption of its mobile base station.
Parliament passes Bill to regulate safety, reliability, accessibility of electric vehicle network
SINGAPORE: Parliament on Wednesday (Nov 30) passed legislation to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in Singapore amid a rise in registrations.
Mitsubishi Power to Upgrade Gas Turbines at Singapore CCGT
Mitsubishi Power, a unit of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), has received a contract from Singapore’s Tuas Power Generation for upgrades to two of the four M701F gas turbines (CCP3 and CCP4) in its combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power generation facility, MHI said on November 30.
Singapore’s Leader Energy acquires Binh Thuan solar power plant
The Vinh Hao 6 solar power plant was run by Vinh Hao 6 Power JSC, which is held by ACWA Power, FECON Corporation and FECON Power JSC. With a total investment of $53 million, the Vinh Hao 6 solar power plant has achieved its Commercial Operation Date (COD) in June 2019.
Singapore Joins The Collective 2030 Zero-Emission Vehicle Deployment Goal
1. Singapore has accepted the United States’ invitation to join the Collective 2030 Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Deployment Goal (“Goal”) on 18 November 2022, at the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27). 2. The Goal was initiated by the President of the United States (US) Joe Biden at the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate in […]
Singapore to drive the development of green solutions with Microsoft
The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has partnered with Microsoft to advance the implementation of principles and tools for the development of green technologies locally and globally.
Positioning solar power for Singapore’s net zero future
As Singapore mulls over its 2050 net zero target, major economies around the world have already set forth plans to reach net zero by that year. The consideration to set a definitive timeline that aligns with Singapore’s long-term climate target will require effort from all sectors of society. Achieving emissions to as close to zero […]
KPMG Singapore launches decarbonisation hub to speed up Asean’s energy transition
SINGAPORE – An Asean decarbonisation hub was launched on Monday to speed up energy transition in the region and help to attract climate funding to carry out projects.