Singapore Launches Geothermal Energy Feasibility Study
Singapore will study whether heat from deep underground can be used to generate electricity and to provide cooling and heating, after an earlier survey suggested the potential is large.
- Announced by
- Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng, on 26 October
- Potential
- More than 60 times the country’s current annual electricity consumption, according to an earlier survey
- Study length
- 15 months, starting at the end of 2026
- Study team
- A consortium of Surbana Jurong and the energy consulting group GLJ
What the Study Will Examine
The study will assess safety, technical feasibility and cost. Tan said the earlier findings were a pleasant surprise, and that if the resource can be developed, it could meet Singapore’s power needs for the next 60-odd years.
Part of a Broader Energy Plan
Tan made the announcement at the opening of the Singapore International Energy Week, a five-day conference hosted by the Energy Market Authority that brings together policymakers, politicians and industry players. The minister said Singapore is looking at a range of energy sources and new technologies while avoiding over-reliance on any single supplier.
This summary is based on a Straits Times report published around 26 October 2026. The potential figure comes from an earlier survey, and the new study will determine whether it can be realised.
