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Sharanya Pillai

Sharanya Pillai

ENERGY CORRESPONDENT

Sharanya Pillai is a correspondent covering the regional energy market, with a special interest in clean energy trade in Asean and the rise of nuclear power. She has also penned opinion pieces and the weekend column Off Tangent, covering the weird and wonderful in science, psychology and beyond.

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Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Tan Kiat How emphasises the need for industry and government to collaborate for sustainable growth in the sector.

Data centre sector ‘politically salient’; Singapore takes practical approach to regulation: Tan Kiat How

2026-11-06T12:02:21.000Z
Companies are still focused on clean energy innovations, such as Equator Renewables Asia with its containerised solar power solution, deployed at Keppel Terminal.
NEWS ANALYSIS

‘Energy nationalism’ in Asean: Businesses face risks, but can’t ignore the opportunities

2026-11-03T08:00:00.000Z
Wilmar is among the Singapore-registered companies that the National Environment Agency is seeking information from on potential links to the haze.

Wilmar sold goods to 6 firms issued notices under Singapore haze law; no operational relationship

2026-11-01T13:27:30.000Z
The agreement establishes more transparent customs procedures, and supports expedited clearance of express shipments and perishable goods.

Singapore, Argentina deepen trade ties as key South American trade pact enters into force

2026-11-01T11:03:39.000Z
The development received 32,000 visitors over two weekends of public preview.

Thomson Reserve sells 90% of units at average of S$2,900 psf over launch weekend

2026-11-01T09:52:28.000Z
Data centres are projected to account for 20.7% of the region’s electricity demand growth between 2025 and 2030.

Nuclear potential, data centre boom may be addressed in new Asean energy master plan

2026-10-30T12:04:14.000Z
EMA CEO Puah Kok Keong says there is a need to develop capabilities “to rigorously assess the safety and suitability of nuclear energy”.

Singapore appoints consultants ahead of UN nuclear watchdog’s review in 2027

2026-10-27T07:42:14.000Z
One solution being explored is off-grid power systems that pair containerised solar panels with mobile battery energy storage systems.

Singapore updates renewable energy certificate standard to tackle greenwashing

2026-10-27T01:45:36.000Z
Gray notes that demand in GE Vernova’s gas turbine business remains strong despite gas market volatility amid conflict in the Middle East.

Small nuclear reactors could boost the Asean Power Grid: GE Vernova executive

2026-10-26T11:35:37.000Z
Singapore can “keep calm and carry on” thanks to measures it has taken over many years, says Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng.

Singapore faces energy risks with ‘resource nationalism’ that undermines contracts: Tan See Leng

2026-10-26T01:25:59.000Z
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