CNA938 Rewind

Singapore's biomethane sandbox: Can renewable gas meet our energy needs?

CNA938 Rewind

Show Notes

With natural gas supplying most of Singapore's electricity, the country is exploring imported biomethane as a lower-carbon alternative. But where will supplies come from, is existing infrastructure ready, and can imports scale up sustainably? Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng explore whether biomethane can strengthen Singapore's energy security while advancing its climate goals with Leanne Chew, Research Associate, Energy Studies Institute, NUS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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