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July 11, 2024
Singapore to stop new diesel cars and taxis registrations from 2025
Singapore announced on the July 10 that starting from 2025, new registrations for diesel vehicles and taxis will no longer be permitted as part of its goal to achieve all vehicles using clean energy by 2040.
June 25, 2024
Singtel expands internal carbon pricing policy to drive down emissions
Singapore's Singtel has announced the expansion of its internal carbon pricing policy. Going forward, any project with total carbon emissions exceeding 100 tons will be subject to a carbon price of SGD 50 per ton (about USD 37).
June 07, 2024
Singapore to build more hydrogen compatible power plants to meet electricity demand
Anticipating continuous domestic growth in electricity demand, Singapore plans to add two more natural gas hydrogen-compatible power plants by 2030 to ensure stable and secure power supply.
May 31, 2024
Singapore aims to expand data center capacity 35% by green strategies
Singapore is planning to expand its data center capacity by more than one-third, aiming to integrate greener facilities to achieve sustainable growth in the energy-intensive industry, according to a state minister overseeing a new roadmap.
May 29, 2024
Singapore, Ghana ink carbon credit agreement allowing firms to offset carbon tax
Companies in Singapore aiming to offset part of their carbon tax liability will soon be able to purchase carbon credits from projects in Ghana, following an agreement signed between the two countries on May 27.
May 22, 2024
Data center operators in Singapore seek more clarity on green roadmap as digital demands grows
Data center operators in Singapore aiming to become more environmentally friendly are seeking clearer guidance on a roadmap to reduce energy consumption.
May 22, 2024
Singapore’s REDEX to be an exclusive partner to Malaysia’s TNBX to assist mGATS platform
REDEX has been chosen as the exclusive partner to Malaysia’s TNB’s wholly-owned subsidiary TNBX. The partnership aims to develop the mGATS into the leading digital trading platform for Malaysia Renewable Energy Certificates.
May 21, 2024
Singapore's draft power rules indicate increased state control in energy transition
Singapore's Energy Market Authority announced its intention to regulate access sharing for critical infrastructure and review plans when owners of significant power assets intend to repurpose their properties.
May 06, 2024
Singapore launches new corporate lab for low-carbon technologies
Singapore has launched a $60 million lab to drive research and development in low-carbon technologies to help achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
May 02, 2024
Equinix inks PPA with Sembcorp in Singapore to power data center
Colocation company Equinix has entered into a solar power purchase agreement (PPA) with Sembcorp in Singapore to supply renewable energy to its data center.