The Energy Market Authority (EMA) of Singapore and the Government of Sweden have jointly launched the inaugural Singapore-Sweden Forum, coinciding with the 18th Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW). This initiative builds on the Singapore-Sweden Memorandum of Understanding on Energy Cooperation signed in November 2024, aiming to deepen collaboration on clean energy technologies and regional interconnectivity.
The forum brought together leading energy figures from both nations to discuss hydrogen and clean fuels, smart grids, energy efficiency, and innovative energy technologies. Sweden’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Business and Industry, Ebba Busch, delivered a keynote speech highlighting the importance of innovation in the energy transition. She emphasised Sweden’s commitment to combining competitiveness with climate ambition, focusing on practical solutions that advance innovation and digitalisation.
Both countries have agreed to enhance multilateral electricity trading to bolster regional energy resilience. They plan to cooperate on deploying High Voltage Direct Current technologies and transmission infrastructure, supporting the ASEAN Power Grid. Additionally, they will explore emerging clean fuel pathways, such as hydrogen and ammonia, through collaboration and knowledge exchange.
EMA’s Chief Executive, Puah Kok Keong, expressed enthusiasm for the strengthened partnership, stating that these efforts will support the ASEAN Power Grid and catalyse new ideas for the energy transition. The collaboration aims to ensure a sustainable and secure energy future for all, furthering cooperation at SIEW and other multilateral forums.
