Singapore to drill deeper into geothermal energy
Singapore is launching a 15-month study to assess the feasibility of harnessing deep geothermal energy to power the nation. The project aims to determine if underground heat sources can provide a sustainable energy alternative for the next several decades.
Why it matters
Geothermal energy could significantly reduce Singapore's reliance on imported electricity and help meet long-term climate goals.
The Sembawang Hot Spring Park in Singapore. Academic research by local researchers has pointed to parts of Sembawang, Admiralty and Pulau Tekong as harbouring possible sources of geothermal energy.
Listen SINGAPORE – The Republic’s pursuit of geothermal energy is hotting up after an earlier survey found that underground heat sources in Singapore had the potential to generate more than 60 times the nation’s current annual electricity consumption.
Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng announced on Oct 26 that Singapore will embark on a study to further assess the feasibility of harnessing heat from deep underground to produce energy for electricity, cooling and heating.
“We were very pleasantly surprised... If it is realised, it can power us for the next 60 - odd years using geothermal energy,” said Tan.
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