The deal sealed at the recent Durban climate change talks to develop a legally binding climate agreement holds much promise, but more immediate policy action and collaboration is crucial to ensure the sustainable growth of the energy sector.
The world faces two energy challenges, according to Dr Noeleen Heyzer, Under-Secretary General and Executive Secretary of the United Nations (UN) Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).
The inaugural Singapore Energy Statistics (SES) 2011 was released today by the Energy Market Authority. Targeted for yearly release, the SES will provide an integrated one-stop compilation of Singapore's key energy statistics--from supply to consumption and prices as well as trends in the electricity and gas sectors. The SES is part of the Energy Market Authority's broader objective of developing a more dynamic energy sector in the city-state.
By Ron Mahabir, Greenlots | 12 July 2011
Over the last hundred years, we have overwhelmingly made the choice to fuel our cars with oil. Singapore's launch of the electric vehicle test-bed project sets out to look at the viability and sustainability of electric mobility.
Singapore is on full throttle for the journey towards a green transport future with the recent launch of its electric vehicle (EV) test-bed on 25 June.
Dr Fatih Birol, Chief Economist at the International Energy Agency (IEA), addresses a 350-strong audience of energy players at the second instalment of the EMA's Distinguished Speaker Programme (DSP).
By Energy Market Authority | 11 April 2011
The energy industry in Singapore has transformed significantly over the past decade.
By Asian Trends Monitoring Bulletin | March 21, 2010
Prominent leaders in their field are asked to reflect on the energy issues of the day, possible emergent risks and their likely implications. We spotlight EMA's former CE, Lawrence Wong.
By Dr Dennis Gross, Cleantech Magazine | July / August 2010
The Singapore Energy Market Authority's "Intelligent Energy System" pilot is creating a "living laboratory" for smart grid systems.
