Energy Policy

COMMENTARY

‘Never waste a crisis’: Putting Iran war price pressures to good use

If higher fuel and energy prices drive lasting behavioural change, Singapore will be better off in the long run

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

Globally, nuclear is simultaneously being reframed as a tool for reliability and energy security.

Is South-east Asia ready for a security-driven nuclear revival?

Nuclear power fills a gap that other technologies cannot, but public acceptance across Asean remains an obstacle

A coal-fired power plant in Cilegon, Indonesia. For many Asian countries, moving away from coal to gas is a crucial step.

What Asia must do better in 2025

THIS year is going to be disruptive – a roller coaster of challenges and opportunities. As the global landscape grows increasingly complex, Asia finds itself navigating higher tariffs, weaker global d...

Despite the substantial growth of renewable energy sources, fossil fuels continue to provide 80 per cent of global energy today and are likely to remain a significant part of global energy supply for the foreseeable future.

Navigating the new energy frontier: Investors can find opportunities amid the transition

From renewable infrastructure to natural gas projects, investors have a vast range to pick from in the drive towards a lower-carbon future

A floating solar photovoltaic testbed. One flawed idea that has emerged is that trying to move too quickly to renewables is a costly burden and unfair on developing countries. It is, but global warming is unfair to them too.

What is the place of fossil fuels in the energy transition?

They will continue to be used, but if the use of renewables doesn’t grow as quickly, it’s because of the failure of policy

A change in law would enable solar farms in Thailand to sell electricity directly via transmission lines.

Thailand’s new government faces tough choices on green energy

Critics argue that a policy to boost renewable energy, as currently framed, disproportionately favours large energy conglomerates over smaller players

The new Mandatory Energy Improvement regime will be implemented in Q3 2025.

‘Energy-intensive’ buildings must improve efficiency or face fines of up to S$150,000

A new regime aims to lower the carbon emissions of such developments that are now not held to minimum energy-efficiency standards

Lessons from the past year’s heatwaves should spur countries to enhance their heat resilience.
THINKING ALOUD

Wooing foreign investors? Heat resilience may be a new key factor for cities

Failing to adapt to higher temperatures could mean lower agricultural yields and labour productivity, as well as poor energy security

The Energy Market Authority will implement power rationing as a "last resort" and measures will be lifted "expeditiously".

Emergency power rationing among measures for Singapore’s energy security under new Bill

Other proposals will also strengthen EMA’s ability to regulate, introduce new guard rails for electricity sector