New agency to coordinate policies, research in energy
EMA sets up regulatory sandbox for power and gas sectors; public sector to hire more power engineers
Singapore
WITH disruptive forces changing the energy landscape, the Singapore government is setting up a National Energy Transformation Office (Neto) to coordinate policies and research and development efforts across various agencies.
It will also hire more power engineers across these agencies, with the Energy Market Authority (EMA) leading the effort, said Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean.
He was delivering the Singapore Energy Lecture at the opening of Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW), an annual platform for energy professionals, policymakers and commentators to discuss best practices and solutions within the global energy space.
With the EMA, Neto will focus on two areas: industrial energy efficiency, and the push for clean en…
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