Singapore: Increased efforts to use natural gas

Since natural gas is cleaner than fuel oil, Singapore has taken several steps to increase electricity production from natural gas rather than from fuel oil.  It has supported companies in entering import agreements with Malaysia and with the Indonesian state-owned company, Pertamina, to supply natural gas imports.  It is also interested in building an LNG import terminal to allow it to further diversify its supply.

Date Implemented: 1992

Status: In Force; Government Initiative
 
Milestones: In 2002, the government set 2012 as the target date for 60% of the country’s electricity to be generated from natural gas. Natural gas generated electricity reached 60% by 2003. 

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC; EIA Country Analysis Brief: Singapore, http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/singapor.html