The Energy Market Authority (EMA) of Singapore and the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the Singapore International Energy Week 2025. This agreement is designed to strengthen regulatory exchanges and enhance cooperation in the energy sector between the two nations.
The MOU establishes a framework for collaboration, focusing on the sharing of regulatory practices in gas and electricity markets. It also aims to facilitate greater knowledge exchange on low-carbon technologies and deepen cooperation at multilateral platforms, supporting the region’s energy transition. Key activities under this agreement include knowledge and experience sharing, training and exchange programmes, and dialogues between EMA and AER.
Puah Kok Keong, Chief Executive of EMA, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “Energy regulators are at the heart of the energy transition and EMA is delighted to deepen our cooperation with the AER on regulatory best practices and low-carbon energy technologies.” This collaboration builds on the longstanding bilateral energy cooperation and marks the 60th year of diplomatic relations between Singapore and Australia.
Justin Oliver, Deputy Chair of the AER, highlighted the importance of the partnership, saying, “The AER is proud to further its partnership with the Singapore Energy Market Authority and with regulators across the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Through sharing expertise and experiences, we can strengthen efforts to support energy security and the energy transition across the region.”
This MOU signifies a significant step in fostering international cooperation in the energy sector, with potential long-term benefits for energy security and sustainability in the region.
