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Uma Devi

Uma Devi

Published Wed, Oct 20, 2021 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    DEMAND for energy is rising, even as Indonesia, a key supplier of natural gas which Singapore needs to generate electricity, is being hit by upstream gas-supply disruptions.

    Amid this perfect storm, Singapore has been pushed into sourcing for more liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies.

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