TotalEnergies and RGE have achieved significant progress in their renewable energy initiatives, securing a conditional licence from Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (EMA) to import 1 gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy from Indonesia. This development is part of a broader effort to enhance electricity trade between the two nations, addressing rising energy demands and fostering regional energy access.
The licence will enable Singa Renewables, a joint venture between TotalEnergies and RGE, to deliver clean firm power to Singapore and industrial complexes in Indonesia’s Riau Province. This initiative aligns with Singapore’s ambition to import up to 6 GW of renewable power by 2035, contributing to the ASEAN Power Grid vision.
In a related move, Singapore Energy Interconnections (SGEI) and Singa Renewables have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop a subsea interconnector for low-carbon electricity imports. This project, witnessed by Singapore’s Minister for Manpower and Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science & Technology, Tan See Leng, and France’s Minister of the Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty, Eric Lombard, marks a pivotal step towards enhancing regional power connectivity.
Ong Teng Koon, CEO of SGEI, expressed optimism about the collaboration, stating, “The interconnector project will play a crucial role in enabling clean energy imports into Singapore whilst contributing to win-win outcomes for Indonesia and Singapore.” Gregory Thomassin, Head of Business Development, Renewables APAC at TotalEnergies, added, “Our combined expertise will improve energy access and security for Indonesia and Singapore.”
The interconnector project is expected to bolster Singapore’s renewable energy imports and strengthen its partnership with Indonesia, advancing the ASEAN Power Grid initiative. This collaboration underscores the commitment of both nations to a sustainable and interconnected energy future.
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