Singapore and Sweden Strengthen Energy Partnership at SIEW 2025 - CleanTechnica

At the 18th Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) 2025, the Energy Market Authority of Singapore (EMA) and the Swedish government launched a bilateral energy forum to operationalize a clean energy cooperation agreement signed during King Carl XVI Gustaf’s 2024 state visit. This forum aims to move beyond diplomatic commitments to practical collaboration in areas such as hydrogen value chain development, advanced grid technologies, energy efficiency, and cross-border electricity trading. Both countries bring complementary strengths to the partnership, addressing regional energy security and decarbonization challenges amid shifting geopolitical and industrial landscapes in Southeast Asia and Europe. A key technical focus of the partnership is the deployment of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission technology, including overland cables and subsea interconnectors, to integrate with the ASEAN Power Grid. HVDC enables efficient long-distance electricity transmission with reduced losses, which is vital for connecting national grids across large distances. Additionally, the cooperation framework includes collaboration on nuclear technology and safety protocols, leveraging