power generation in singapore

Power GenerationIn Singapore : Power Generation In Singapore Presented By CHAN Y K Commercial Specialist Commercial Service, Singapore


Background & Overview : Background & Overview Electricity generation capacity – 11.5 GW Growth in electricity demand – 4.2% (consumption) Fuel mix – gas (70%), oil (30%) for installed capacity Total imports around US$2.23 billion U.S. market share is around 20%


Singapore at a Glance : Singapore at a Glance Total land area: 260 sq. miles (680 sq. km) Population: 4.48 million Open, English-speaking market – corruption free, stable, well-run 9th largest U.S. export market - $24.7 billion in 2006, $30,00 pc GDP SE Asia regional hub: - 1500 U.S. companies - High-tech manufacturing, R&D - Transportation and distribution center


Singapore Power Landscape : Singapore Power Landscape The Energy Market Authority (EMA) - regulates the electricity and gas industry and district cooling services - promotes competition in the electricity and piped gas industry - maintains the security and reliability of the power system Energy Market Company Pte. Ltd. (EMC) - all electricity is bought and sold through EMC - the exchange for electricity, providing the IT systems, the trading environment and the governance for the market 3. Use of Natural Gas - 70% of Singapore’s electricity demand is generated from natural gas - three main import pipelines serve the natural gas system: * 150 million standard cubic feet per day from Malaysia * 325 million standard cubic feet per day from Northeast Indonesia * 350 million standard cubic feet per day from Southwest Indonesia


Generating Companies In Singapore : Generating Companies In Singapore Senoko Power Ltd. PowerSeraya Ltd. Tuas Power Ltd. SembCorp Cogen Pte. Ltd. Island Power Company Pte. Ltd. Keppel Merlimau Cogen Pte. Ltd. National Environment Agency Keppel Seghers


Retailers In Singapore : Retailers In Singapore Keppel Electric Pte. Ltd. SembCorp Power Pte. Ltd. Tuas Power Supply Pte. Ltd. Senoko Energy Supply Pte. Ltd. Seraya Energy Pte. Ltd. Island Power Supply Pte. Ltd.


Transmission In Singapore : Transmission In Singapore SP Power Assets Ltd. SP PowerGrid Ltd. (Both companies handle distribution as well)


Singapore Electricity Regulation : Singapore Electricity Regulation Electricity Act 2001 Gas Act 2001 District Cooling Act 2001


Regional Trends : Regional Trends The Southeast Asian (ASEAN) governments are collectively attracting private sector participation and investment within the energy sector 11 potential power interconnection projects will be implemented over the next 10-12 years ASEAN nations have established an Asean Power Grid (APG) to provide a common framework for power exchange among interconnecting countries


Best Prospects : Best Prospects Singapore plans to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal Scheduled to operate in 2012 Government of Singapore might co-invests Estimated cost to build – US$500 million To produce 3 million tons per annum Technical specifications will be released in 2007 Apart from various power systems such as micro power systems or generator sets and power quality equipment, other best prospects are: Energy service companies to conduct energy audits and improve energy efficiency Boilers, heat exchangers, turbines and related auxiliary equipment Transformers, switchgear and cables required for transmission and distribution Power enhancers such as surge suppressors, voltage regulators and isolation transformers Power synthesizers including motor generators and uninterruptible power supply


Market Entry / Access : Market Entry / Access Appoint an agent / representative using Gold Key Service Participate in trade shows such as PowerGen Asia Use Singapore as a gateway to the Asean region Indonesia: Growth in electricity demand – 8% Malaysia: Growth in electricity demand – 6% U.S. market share – 15% U.S. market share – 20%   Philippines: Growth in electricity demand – 9% Thailand: Growth in electricity demand – 5% U.S. market share – 15% U.S. market share – 10% Vietnam – not yet a strong market for electric power systems


Questions? : Questions? Please contact: CHAN Y K Commercial Specialist U.S. Commercial Service Email: Yiukei.Chan@mail.doc.gov URL: http://www.buyusa.gov/singapore