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April 25, 2024
Study to explore Singapore’s geothermal potential set to begin later this year
A S$16 million two-year nationwide study to assess Singapore’s geothermal power potential expected to commence in the second half of 2024, according to the Energy Market Authority (EMA).
April 23, 2024
Carbon capture can help reduce Singapore’s emissions, but huge challenges remain
The Singapore government has said that it will boost research and development in carbon capture and storage (CCS). However, to scale up the technology, there are still many obstacles, leading some question whether CCS can be a long-term solution.
April 18, 2024
Transition credits need to be at least $30 to hasten coal phase-out: CIX chief
Mikkel Larsen, CEO of Climate Impact X, suggested that the pricing of transition credits should start at $30 per ton to effectively encourage the early retirement of coal-fired power plants while ensuring fairness in the transition to green energy.
April 17, 2024
Singapore pursues low-carbon methanol development to lead maritime fuel innovation
Singapore, as the world's largest maritime fuel supply center, is actively developing alternative fuels in response to the global net-zero trend. According to State for Sustainability and the Environment, Singapore is confident in supplying 1 million tons
April 16, 2024
Frasers Property works with SP Group to install solar panels across seven properties
Frasers Property is collaborating with SP Group to install nearly 4,500 square meters of solar panels across seven of its retail and commercial properties in Singapore. This is the largest single solarization rollout for retail malls in the country.
April 10, 2024
Singapore starts electric harbor craft charging point trial
Singapore's first public charging station for electric harbor crafts commenced its trial operation at Marina South Pier on April 8. Scheduled for full operation in May, the two-year trial is poised to assist the maritime industry to reduce carbon emission
March 15, 2024
Singapore selects ExxonMobil, Shell for CCS project
Exxon Mobil and Shell have announced a collaboration with the Singaporean government to initiate a cross-border carbon capture and storage (CCS) project. The partnership aims to significantly dimmish Singapore's CO2 emissions.
March 13, 2024
Sembcorp’s first utility-scale solar and energy storage project in Indonesia
Sembcorp Industries has announced that its subsidiary, Sembcorp Renewables Indonesia, has formed a joint venture with PLN Nusantara Renewables to build a utility-scale integrated solar and energy storage project in Indonesia.
March 08, 2024
Singapore to build world's largest ocean-based carbon capture plant
The National Water Agency along with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and the American startup Equatic, announced on Feb. 28 a $20 million investment to construct the largest-ever offshore carbon removal facility in Tuas, Singapore.
February 23, 2024
Changi Airport, Keppel initiate Singapore’s largest rooftop solar project
Changi Airport Group (CAG) has embarked on a project in collaboration with Keppel, marking the commencement of construction for a vast solar PV system across the rooftops of Changi Airport’s terminals and a designated area within its airfield.