Energy sector in Singapore - statistics & facts
Singapore relies heavily on natural gas for electricity generation. The country imports natural gas from Malaysia and Indonesia through piped networks, and in a liquefied state from around the world via the Singapore LNG Terminal – launched in 2013. In 2021, 13.4 billion cubic meters of natural gas were consumed.
Singapore's total energy demand includes an energy mix of coal and peat, petroleum products, natural gas, and electricity generation. In total, in 2021, about 3.46 exajoules of primary energy were consumed, with over 60 percent coming from petroleum products. In terms of electricity consumption, peak demand has gradually increased after the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, reaching its peak in May 2022.
Power generation and consumption
The electricity generation capacity of Singapore amounted to about 12.34 thousand megawatts in the first quarter of 2022. To further improve its electricity generation, the government has decided to progressively liberalize the energy market for residential and commercial use since 2018. The variety of providers was intended to help households and companies to take a closer look at their consumption and to be able to manage it better. As of 2023, these providers are distributed among nine residential and 14 business retailers.Singapore's total energy demand includes an energy mix of coal and peat, petroleum products, natural gas, and electricity generation. In total, in 2021, about 3.46 exajoules of primary energy were consumed, with over 60 percent coming from petroleum products. In terms of electricity consumption, peak demand has gradually increased after the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, reaching its peak in May 2022.
