Last Updated: 31 January 2024
Energy and Natural Resources
The energy sector is responsible for the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity and gas to businesses and homes. With power generation accounting for approximately 40% of Singapore’s total emissions, decarbonising the sector will be critical in enabling Singapore to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. We are taking a “four switches” approach – natural gas, solar, regional power grids, and low-carbon alternatives – to diversify Singapore’s energy sources and increase the sustainability of our power supply, while ensuring energy security and cost-competitiveness.
On the renewable energy and technologies front, Singapore’s clean energy workforce is projected to rise by 80% by 2032 to meet our energy goals and accelerate transformation. More jobs will be created, such as those in solar systems or energy storage system design.
Aside from energy, Singapore also aims to be a nerve centre that plays a part in fulfilling global demand for natural resources. With trends of global consumption shifting from the West to the Asia Pacific, Singapore's strategic position in resource-rich Asia makes it a choice location for world-class natural resource companies.
The sector is also attractive from the perspective of professional growth and development, offering a range of technical and functional upgrade courses, team-building and leadership development programmes. Besides core technical/engineering skills, the energy & natural resources sector requires people in varied functions such as trading and project management.
Growth Opportunities
Today, Singapore’s energy sector offers competitive salaries, invests heavily in workforce training and has low turnover. Besides a rewarding career, you also have an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the country. Many opportunities await you in the sustainable sector. New ideas and innovations are needed to speed up Singapore’s energy transition. The future is promising, and you can be part of the energy industry to make a brighter, better world!
Fun Facts
- The first supply of electricity in Singapore can be traced back to 1906, when the Mackenzie Road Power Station came into operation.
- Built in 1927 by the British, St James Power Station first served as a coal-fired power station, supplying electricity to shipyards, industries, and residences nearby. It was also Singapore’s first municipal power station.
- In February 2023, Southeast Asia's largest Energy Storage System (ESS) opened in Singapore.