Singapore's Energy Market Authority (EMA) has announced a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a nationwide geophysical study to assess the potential for deep geothermal energy in Singapore. Interested parties are invited to submit their applications by December 8, 2023 at 4pm (Singapore time). More details on the RFP are expected to be provided via this link.

The proposed nationwide survey is based on the results of a previous study conducted by Nanyang Technological University (NTU) with partners TUMCREATE and SurbanaJurong, which indicated the existence of a potential geothermal resource at a site near Sembawang Hot Springs. According to the study, there is potential to utilize the heat for power generation at a depth of 4 to 5 kilometers, with temperatures at depth estimated to be as high as 200 degrees Celsius.

EMA has also previously issued an RFI to identify possible approaches, methodologies and implementation details for conducting a geophysical survey to determine Singapore's geothermal potential and suitable sites for deployment.

The comprehensive study under the RFP will provide additional data to assess geothermal energy as a potential source of renewable energy and to identify suitable sites for the deployment of geothermal power plants in Singapore. The data and information obtained through the study will also be used to assess the potential for subsurface geologic carbon sequestration in Singapore.

As a small country with limited resources, Singapore has limited renewable energy options and relies almost exclusively on imports.EMA is therefore exploring indigenous energy options other than solar energy to further diversify and reduce Singapore's energy sources in order to support Singapore's international climate commitment to achieve zero emissions by 2050, while increasing the country's energy resilience.

Source: Energy Market Authority

Singapore's EnergyMarket Authority (EMA) has announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a nation-wide geophysical study to assess the potential for deep geothermal energy in Singapore. Interested parties are invited to send in their submissions by 8 December 2023, 4PM (Singapore time). More details on the RFP are expected to be available viathis link.

Theproposed nation-wide survey follows on the results of aprevious study done by the Nanyang Technological University(NTU) with partners TUMCREATE Theproposed nationwide survey follows on the results of aprevious study done by the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) with partners TUMCREATE and Surbana Jurong that indicate a potential geothermal resource at a site near the Sembawang hot spring. Based on the study, there is potential of heat from 4 to 5 kilometers depth to be harnessed for power generation, with temperatures at depth estimated to be as high as 200 degrees Celsius.

TheEMA hadalso previously issued an RFIto identify possible approaches, methodologies, and execution details for carrying out a geophysical investigation to ascertain Singapore's geothermal potential and identify suitable deployment locations. TheEMA hadalso previously issued an RFIto identify possible approaches methodologies, and execution details for carrying out a geophysical investigation to ascertain Singapore's geothermal potential and identify suitable deployment locations.

Thecomprehensive study under the RFP will provide additional data to assess geothermal energy as a potential source of renewable energy, and identify Thecomprehensive study under the RFP will provide additional data to assess geothermal energy as a potential source of renewable energy, and identify suitable locations for the potential deployment of geothermal power plants in Singapore. The data and information availed through the study will also be used to assess the potential for subsurface geologic carbon sequestration in Singapore.

Asa small, resource-constrained country, Singapore has limited renewable energy options and imports almost all its energy needs. EMA is thus exploring indigenous energy options other than solar to further diversify and decarbonize Singapore's energy sources to support Singapore. EMA is thus exploring indigenous energy options other than solar to further diversify and decarbonize Singapore's energy sources to support Singapore's international climate commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, while also improving Singapore's energy efficiency. EMA is thus exploring indigenous energy options other than solar to further diversify and decarbonize Singapore's energy sources to support Singapore's international climate commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, while also improving the country's energy The Government of Singapore will continue to explore

Source:EnergyMarket Authority