Carbon credits

Singapore contributes US$15 million to support carbon credit projects aligned with Paris Agreement

It is the first Asian country to pitch in to the carbon transaction facility

There are plans to shut the the South Luzon Thermal Energy Corporation coal plant in 2030 through transition credits.

Philippine transition credits to cost between S$50 and S$80 in line with Singapore’s carbon tax

This is not the cheapest price range, but replacing coal with solar energy and battery storage is expensive

Companies’ ICC offset quota carried over from emissions years 2024 to 2025 will expire and cannot be carried forward further.

Carbon tax-liable companies can carry over unused carbon credit offset quota from 2025

A credit conversion formula will be applied to adjust the amount being rolled over

MTI says that project developers can leverage this framework to develop high-quality carbon credit projects that are aligned with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.

Singapore, the Philippines establish carbon credit transfer framework

It will advance both countries’ climate goals by allowing financing to unlock greater ‘mitigation potential’ in the Philippines, says MTI

Malaysia is rolling out a new carbon tax this year, and pointing it directly at the heavy hitters first: iron, steel and energy producers.
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The projects will advance Singapore and Thailand's climate ambitions by generating carbon credits that align with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, says MTI.

Singapore, Thailand launch applications for carbon credit projects: MTI

Authorised projects may generate carbon credits that could help offset taxable emissions

The US-Israeli war against Iran has forced the shutdown of the world’s largest LNG plant in Qatar, a country that churns out 20% of global output.

Demand for carbon credits may climb if Middle East war drags on

Already, some parts of the world are bracing for fuel-switching to coal

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A carbon credit transfer agreement was signed between Singapore, represented by Singapore’s Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science and Technology Tan See Leng (right), and Thailand's minister of natural resources and the environment Chalermchai Sri-on last August.

Singapore carbon tax hike spurs demand for credits, but companies face supply crunch

Government is again looking into allowing roll-over of unused credits, and trying to ink carbon credit transfer deals with more countries

From a whopping US$160 to just under US$0.10, the price of a tonne of carbon is set to remain at extremes globally.

Carbon tax: Where Singapore stands in a world divided on price

From a whopping US$160 to just above US$0.70, the price of a tonne of carbon is set to remain at extremes globally