On June 6, in Hanoi, Mr. Ngiam Shih Chun – Executive Director of Singapore Energy Market Regulation Authority (EMA) had a meeting with Vietnam Electricity (EVN). At the meeting, Mr. Ngiam Shih Chun said: EMA wishes to coordinate with EVN to promote the implementation of grid connection, aim at improving the reliability of electricity supply in Vietnam and Singapore.

EMA established in 2001, is an agency directly controlled by Singapore Ministry of Industry and Trade. Some EMA’s main tasks like: Operating the power system, regulating the electricity and gas sectors, contributing to the development of Singapore’s industry by improving the qualification of human resources.
The meeting between EVN and EMA aimed to continue the contents of energy cooperation between Vietnam and Singapore, after the official visit of Vietnam President to Singapore (February 2022).
Said Mr. Ngam Shih Chun – Executive Director of EMA, EMA wishes to coordinate with EVN to promote the implementation of grid connection, to aim at improving the reliability of electricity supply in Vietnam and Singapore. This cooperation not only contributes to ensuring energy security, but also brings economic efficiency to the two countries’ energy industry.
Talking about the possibility of grid integration, electricity trading across borders of the two countries, Duong Quang Thanh, Chairman of the Members’ Board of EVN said: EVN will implement in accordance with the guidelines and policies of Vietnam Government. In addition, when considering the implementation of grid connection, technical feasibility factors should be taken into account.
At the meeting, the two sides also spent much time to discuss about the operation of the electricity market in Singapore; as well as EMA’s supporting human resource training for EVN in this field.
The two sides agreed with the proposal to expand cooperation in the near future, open up the opportunities to develop green energy and sustainable energy between Singapore and Vietnam in accordance with the orientation of the two countries’ governments.
Source: NANGLUONGVIETNAM