en.malanginspirasi.com – The Singaporean government has reassured the public that the nation possesses sufficient energy supplies and robust replacement options following the cut of natural gas exports from Indonesia.
Addressing the development, Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Trade and Industry Tan See Leng emphasized that Singapore’s multi-layered defense systems and diversified energy portfolio are fully equipped to manage the adjustment without impacting power generation or electricity prices significantly.
The reduction in natural gas supply from Indonesia amounts to 17 billion British thermal units per day over a period of 18 days, corresponding to less than two percent of Singapore’s daily power sector gas demand.
“So I want to reassure and assure all Singaporeans that we have sufficient gas supply to meet our demand… we have sufficient replacement gas from other sources and this includes liquefied natural gas or LNG,” said Tan See Leng during the press conference.
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He added that the impact is minimal and well within manageable thresholds, replacement supplies are readily available to bridge any short-term gaps.
Regarding existing agreements, the Singaporean government maintains a clear expectation that commercial contracts between Gas Supply Private Limited and its Indonesian suppliers will be honored.
Tan See Leng noted that importing companies will closely examine the terms to determine whether any breach has occurred and pursue standard commercial remedies.
Underscoring the government’s stance, he noted, “…the Singapore government expects that these commercial contracts to be honored.”
At the same time, Singapore acknowledges that Indonesia may be navigating domestic supply needs and logistical bottlenecks, reflecting the strong and enduring diplomatic relations maintained at the highest levels between both nations.
To safeguard against future disruptions, Singapore continues to prioritize energy security through continuous diversification, maintaining standby liquefied natural gas facilities, and exploring alternative energy sources such as solarization, biomethane, geothermal technology, and small modular reactors.
“So I would like to urge all of our fellow Singaporeans keep calm and carry on. We have dealt seamlessly with such reductions in the past without any incident and the government will continue to ensure the reliability and the resilience of Singapore’s energy supply,” he concluded.
