Low Carbon Electricity Imports

A key decarbonisation pathway for Singapore is to import low-carbon electricity from the region. Singapore aims to import around 6GW of low-carbon electricity from the region by 2035, to meet around one-third of our energy demand.

These projects, if realised, will form the building blocks of the ASEAN Power Grid (APG). Studies have shown that APG has potential to enhance energy access and security, accelerate decarbonisation, as well as catalyse new investments, jobs, and growth for all countries in the region.

To date, Singapore has awarded Conditional Approvals to ten projects, to import 7.35GW of low-carbon electricity from Cambodia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Australia. Six of these projects from Indonesia have advanced to Conditional Licences, which signifies that they are technically and commercially viable and are in an advanced developmental stage.

Singapore will continue to facilitate projects that are credible, competitive, and can secure requisite approvals from relevant countries.

Singapore aims to import around 6GW of low-carbon electricity by 2035.