Singapore Announces Five-Year Plan to Expand Energy Infrastructure
On October 26, the Energy Market Authority (EMA) announced a five-year Energy Infrastructure Plan to support growing electricity demand and strengthen Singapore’s energy security. According to EMA, peak electricity demand could increase from 8.6 gigawatts (GW) in 2026 to between 9.9 and 13 GW by 2031, driven largely by growth in semiconductor manufacturing, data centers, and electric transport. The plan covers investments in power generation, natural gas infrastructure, the electricity grid, solar deployment, energy storage, and low-carbon electricity imports.
Under the plan, Singapore will add 5 new natural gas-fired power plants by 2031, increasing generation capacity by about 26%. The government is also studying additional power generation projects, including a potential new energy hub on Pulau Tekong, while expanding LNG import capacity through a second terminal at Jurong Port. Singapore also plans to expand its power grid, increase energy storage capacity, and raise its solar deployment target to 4-gigawatt peak by 2035. Speaking at the Singapore International Energy Week 2026, Dr. Tan See Leng, Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry), described the initiative as the “most significant build-up of our energy infrastructure in decades.”
