Sembcorp Receives Conditional Approval for Renewable Power Import Project From Peninsular Malaysia to Singapore

Singapore, August 7, 2026 – Sembcorp Utilities Pte Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sembcorp Industries, has received Conditional Approval from Singapore's Energy Market Authority (EMA) for a 300MW renewable power import project from Peninsular Malaysia to Singapore.

The project will be supported by a large-scale renewable energy development at the Linggiu Reservoir in Johor, Malaysia, comprising approximately 2.2GWp of floating solar photovoltaic capacity and up to 4.3GWh of battery energy storage.

The development will be undertaken by Sembcorp in partnership with KPRJ Environment Sdn. Bhd. and Qua Energy, with operations expected to begin in 2029.

Solar and Storage to Support Cross-Border Power Trade

The project will use existing and future subsea interconnection infrastructure between Malaysia and Singapore to facilitate cross-border electricity flows.

By combining large-scale floating solar with battery storage, the project aims to provide a more flexible and reliable source of renewable electricity while supporting growing power demand in both countries.

The integration of battery storage will also help manage fluctuations in solar generation and improve the ability to dispatch renewable electricity according to demand.

Supporting Singapore's Growing Energy Demand

Sembcorp said the project will strengthen its diversified energy portfolio and support the growing electricity requirements of data centres, AI-related industries and other energy-intensive sectors.

Koh Chiap Khiong, President & CEO of Gas and Related Services and CEO of Singapore at Sembcorp, said the project demonstrates how regional cooperation can strengthen energy security, enable cross-border electricity trade and support decarbonisation.

Strengthening Malaysia-Singapore Energy Connectivity

The project will also contribute to greater regional energy connectivity between Malaysia and Singapore.

Sembcorp and its partners will continue working with authorities and stakeholders in both countries to advance development studies and secure the necessary regulatory approvals.

With 2.2GWp of floating solar and up to 4.3GWh of battery storage supporting a 300MW renewable power import project, the development highlights the growing potential for solar-plus-storage and cross-border electricity trade to support Southeast Asia's energy transition.