Singapore’s energy security will come down to its grid investments

GLOBALISATION looks less appealing than insularity and self-sufficiency in today’s environment. What options are there for countries such as Singapore, though, which have limited land mass and natural resources?

The answer likely lies in the strengthening of national infrastructure and the expansion of international ties. When it comes to energy security, that translates into investments in the national grid and a continued diversification of energy sources.

Singapore’s journey to food and water security illustrates the power of diversification. The country imports over 90 per cent of its food from some 170 countries, and relies on the “four national taps” of local catchments, imported water, recycled water and desalination for steady supply.