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The Use of Coal in Singapore

Here’s an update on the use of coal in Singapore: Tuas Power’s coal plant Read the chronology of the clean coal and biomass cogeneration plant by Tuas Power. Tuas Power’s new coal and biomass plant at Jurong Island would start operations mid next year, and the company has signed a…

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Panel Discussion on the Smart Energy Economy

The panel discussion on the Economic Strategies Committee’s (ESC) recent recommendations for a Smart Energy Economy, was held this morning at NUS. The panelists include: Prof. Linda Yuen-Ching Lim: Professor of Strategy at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan Dr. Natasha Hamilton-Hart: Associate Professor…

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Singapore to Become a Smart Energy Economy

The Economic Strategies Committee (ESC) was formed in May 2009 to “develop strategies for Singapore to build capabilities and maximise opportunities as a global city in a new world environment, so as to achieve sustained and inclusive growth.” The ESC is chaired by Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Minister for Finance, and comprises…

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Recommendations and Strategies by the Economic Strategies Committee

The Economic Strategies Committee (ESC) has completed its work and has submitted the report of its key recommendations to the Prime Minister. The report is released today and can be downloaded at the ESC website. The ESC was formed in May 2009 to: develop strategies for Singapore to build capabilities…

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ESC Sub-Committee on Energy Resilience and Sustainable Growth

The Economic Strategies Committee (ESC) Sub-Committee on Energy Resilience and Sustainable Growth has published its detailed report on its aim to: recommend strategies to achieve our national energy objectives: economic competitiveness, energy security and environmental sustainability. Here are the 5 strategies and 11 recommendations to help Singapore build a Smart…

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