Singapore Is The Catalyst For ASEAN's Clean Energy Transition - CleanTechnica

The article highlights Singapore’s pivotal role as a catalyst in ASEAN’s clean energy transition, as emphasized during the 18th Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) 2025. Singapore is positioned as a leading energy technology hub and a central financier of regional clean energy projects, driving efforts to diversify energy generation through no-carbon and low-carbon sources. A key focus at SIEW was the accelerated development of the ASEAN Power Grid (APG), an interconnected network designed to enhance energy security and sustainability by enabling cross-border electricity trading of renewable energy such as solar, wind, hydro, and nuclear power. Singapore’s initiatives, including importing renewable energy from Laos, exemplify practical steps toward regional integration and decarbonization. Additionally, the event underscored the importance of Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) technologies in reducing emissions, particularly for hard-to-abate sectors and fossil fuel-reliant economies within ASEAN. Despite limited geological storage capacity, Singapore aims to become a CCUS hub