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News Release SP Group building the first large-scale underground substation in Southeast Asia Singapore, 6 April 2021 – SP Group (SP) is constructing the first large-scale underground substation in Southeast Asia. Located at Labrador, SP will build its 230kV1 electrical substation underground to optimise space in land-scarce Singapore for urban growth and development. Group Chief Executive Officer of SP Group, Stanley Huang, said: “In our business of enabling a low carbon, smart energy future, we are building sustainable and resilient infrastructure. Taking a holistic approach, we are constructing this substation underground, freeing up space above for a 34-storey development. This is in line with Singapore’s urban renewal plans and our own SDG2 goals of ensuring access to reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all and tapping on innovation to build sustainable infrastructure.” Substations are part of essential infrastructure that power homes, offices, industries and public services. By freeing up prime land spaces for residential, commercial or recreational purposes, land use and resources can be optimised. By going underground, the Labrador substation alone will free up three hectares of prime land space, or the equivalent of four football fields. When in service, the substation will serve the electricity needs of nearby towns such as Alexandra, Clementi, Keppel, Pasir Panjang, and the Science Park district. Typically, building a substation underground would be more resource-intensive and require specialised engineering capabilities as compared to above-ground. This is due to complexities in construction and the need to use materials and equipment that are suitable for subterranean environment. For example, detailed engineering studies and suitable construction methods are implemented to control the impact to the surrounding buildings and infrastructure. In addition, the equipment in the substation must be of low-fire risk, with cooling systems installed to prevent the build-up of heat in the equipment. The long-term benefits of building substations underground outweigh the costs. In addition to optimising land resources for other purposes, underground substations have a lower risk of being exposed and damaged. This will enhance asset and network security. Mr. Huang added: “Leveraging our extensive experience in constructing the underground electricity cable tunnels that span across Singapore, we will be able to deal with the complexities of building this underground substation. With the learnings and experience gathered from this project, we can explore the possibilities of housing more substations underground.” The Labrador underground substation is part of the Urban Redevelopment Authority’s underground Master Plan 2019. The electricity substation at Labrador and the commercial building are scheduled for completion in 2024. SP today announced that it has awarded the building contract of the substation to main contractor Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd. 1 Electrical transmission substations range between 66kV to 400kV. When running at full capacity, one 230kV substation can power up to eight towns, each the size of Toa Payoh. 2 United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals -Ends- About SP Group SP Group is a leading utilities group in the Asia Pacific, enabling a low-carbon, smart energy future for its customers. It owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution businesses in Singapore and Australia, and sustainable energy solutions in Singapore and China. As Singapore’s national grid operator, about 1.6 million industrial, commercial and residential customers benefit from its world-class transmission, distribution and market support services. These networks are amongst the most reliable and cost-effective worldwide. Beyond traditional utilities services, SP Group provides a suite of sustainable energy solutions such as cooling and heating systems for business districts and residential townships, electric vehicle fast charging and green digital energy management tools for customers in Singapore and the region. For more information, please visit spgroup.com.sg or for follow us on Facebook at fb.com/SPGroupSG, on LinkedIn at spgrp.sg/linkedin and on Twitter @SPGroupSG.

NUS to pilot SP Group's digital solutions to improve energy efficiency The digital energy solutions will be installed at two buildings in NUS' University Town in the first half of 2022. PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO Cha Hae Won The Straits Times PUBLISHED JUN 16, 2021, 7:22 PM SGT SINGAPORE - The National University of Singapore (NUS) will pilot SP Group's digital energy solutions to improve energy efficiency standards. SP Group, a leading utilities provider in the Asia-Pacific, also offers sustainable energy solutions for businesses. Its spokesman said the company has been in talks with NUS to deploy smart energy solutions. The digital energy solutions will be installed at two buildings in NUS' University Town (UTown) - the Education Resource Centre and the Stephen Riady Centre - in the first half of 2022. According to SP Group, both buildings will allow the solutions to be tested effectively, with their various categories of spatial use, such as offices, teaching rooms and sports facilities. They also have commercial tenants. The solutions consist of an online portal and a mobile application tool. The portal allows building facilities managers to keep track of the building's aggregated water and electricity consumption, and resulting carbon emissions. This would aid users to identify ways to reduce their utilities usage. The portal has two prominent features - advanced data analytics and an anomaly detection function. The data analytics feature provides recommendations on saving energy. This will assist building operators to plan more efficient building management. The artificial intelligence-enabled anomaly detection function prevents utilities wastage by alerting managers of anomalies in consumption patterns. Alongside facilities managers, building occupants will also be involved in SP Group's digital energy solutions. The occupants, such as staff, workers and students, as well as those who may visit the buildings for meetings, will be provided with an "At Work" function of the SP Utilities mobile app. The app aims to enhance the occupants' sustainability experience by providing them personalised energy data, such as how much energy and water are being used in specific locations of the building, helping them to be more aware of its consumption performance. Additionally, occupants will be encouraged to adopt green behaviour through the app's quizzes, challenges, rewards and tips on saving energy. The portal allows building facilities managers to keep track of the building's aggregated water and electricity consumption, and resulting carbon emissions. PHOTOS: SP GROUP These digital energy solutions have been developed by SP Group under the Green Buildings Innovation Cluster with the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) awarding it a grant to implement digital solutions to push the limits of buildings' energy efficiency standards. SP Group chief executive Stanley Huang said: "With the support of BCA and operators, we will develop user-centric solutions to advance next-gen green, energy-efficient buildings, and create green communities that will accelerate a carbon neutral future for Singapore."

08 July 2016 For Immediate Release MEDIA RELEASE ADVISORY ON SCAM CALLS 1. SP Services has been alerted by some of its customers that they have received phone calls, claiming that the customers’ utilities accounts are in arrears or that their electricity meters require change. They have been asked to make payments to a designated bank account. 2. These calls are not from SP Services. Recipients should ignore these requests. 3. SP Services has made a police report on this scam. 4. For enquiries, please contact SP Services at 1800 222 2333 or email spservices@singaporepower.com.sg _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Issued by: SP Services Limited 10 Pasir Panjang Road #03-01 Mapletree Business City Singapore 117438 Co. Reg No : 199504470N www.spservices.com.sg

ty is a tariff imrts believed to rket value. sed on prelimanti-dumping se authorities 7. ommerce said three regions d butyl rubber priate prices, ic industry. rubber, also tain air pressure without the need for tubes. A spokesman from Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) said the government is following developments closely and engaging with Chinese authorities as well as affected companies. Stakeholders can submit written representations to the Chinese authorities within 10 days of the announcement. S$1.20 A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION | businesstimes.com.sg | fb.com/thebusinesstimes | @BusinessTimes | CO REGN NO 198402868E | MCI (P) 051/12/2017 Friday, April 20, 2018 China’s Ministry of Commerce will The rubber duties could hit global firms operating synthetic rubber facilities in Singapore. German petrochemical giant Lanxess opened a 400 million euro butyl rubber plant on Jurong Island in 2013. The 150,000 sq m plant was the largest investment in the company’s history, and its first venture in Singapore. Meanwhile, ExxonMobil has been building a new halobutyl rubber facility at its petrochemical complex on num. An ExxonMobil spokesman said the group is “carefully studying the preliminary findings and will continue our cooperation with the relevant authorities”. “ExxonMobil and its affiliates are committed to operating ethically, responsibly and in full compliance with the laws, rules and regulations of all countries that are applicable to the business,” the spokesman added. Lanxess did not respond to queries by press time. Most analysts believe the two sides will eventually reach a compromise and avoid a full-blown trade war. Earlier this week, the US banned American companies from selling parts to Chinese telecom equipment maker ZTE for seven years, while China on Tuesday announced hefty anti-dumping tariffs on imports of US sorghum. China’s Ministry of Commerce said in a statement that local businesses were “substantially damaged” by American sorghum imports. RIVERSIDE GEM Kampong Bugis master developer Sembawang Shopping tender to Land be launched Mall Trust in 1-2 years REAL ESTATE / 17 REJUVENATING SEMBAWANG Lian Beng JV buys Sembawang Shopping Centre for S$248m TOP STORIES / 2 STRONGER REVENUES Keppel Corp Q1 profit leaps 34% buoyed by property division COMPANIES & MARKETS / 6 ELECTRIC DREAMS Tesla charges into Singapore MOTORING / 30 MARKETS STI KL COMP NIKKEI 225 HANG SENG SHENZHEN B DOW (11.00 EDT) Thursday 3,598.73 1,895.18 22,191.18 30,708.44 1,110.68 24,709.41 Change +40.91 +15.86 +32.98 +424.19 +0.50 -38.66 S$126 million erty as at last was commisarried out by capitalisation nted-cashflow , on the other arket-compart its bid price market condiarket prices of ty. works out to ) for the mall, r area (GFA) of y its total net 143,631 sq ft, . ive chairman usiness Times ring that Sem- Centre is a property, we e price in per onable.” than 99 per er’s purchase s ilies st year, Council to mote skills orkforce. eir business d, DBS Bank nion leaders ill sets worke bank transtal age. meet every to “focus the TUC labour g, from the ing body in ittee, all the n promoting grading for n said the orxpanded the fforts in the inue to do so o Minister in ice, declined menting on o a new role ffle, which is nced in the nt the labour e to carry out e were to be he upcoming was made for property-investment tail units and three carpark levels purpose or for recurring rental collection, ❚❚ DAILY he said. 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Separately, DIGEST Terence Tang, managing director of capital markets and investment The worst of US-China services trade of Colliers International (Asia) noted that, based on vestments. tensions appears to be over as both sides ramp up the negotiations, current says income JP Morgan from the mall, the A deposit of S$24.8 million, or 10 Asset Management in its Four known parties are currently wooing India’s second-largest hospital chain as it struggles with cash flow and rising debt purchase price of S$248 million per cent of the purchase consideration, has been paid by LBAS; the bal- market outlook, but volatility would work out to a net income in equity markets will be By Janice yield Heng price not exceeding 160 rupees per Fortis – India’s second-largest hospital chain with about 30 hospitals – said they would meet on Thursday to On Monday, the board of Fortis (gross affected by revenue headline “noise” less operating janiceh@sph.com.sg expenses) of 4.2 per cent. ance will be share. paid on or around June @JaniceHengBT and continued quantitative The statement did not say what has been struggling with insufficient consider all options. In a regulatory 18, upon completion of the acquisition. Singapore stake a 40-billion rupee investment cash and increased debt, with regulators also investigating allegations that had also received a letter from filing late on Tuesday, Fortis said it tightening. TOP STORIES / 4 In July last year, Lian AS Beng more suitors and join in the pursuit of would buy and how the potential investment said its will proportionate be funded. But based its founders took funds without Chinese conglomerate Fosun Interna- India’s Fortis Healthcare, Lian Singapore-listed IHH Healthcare is doub- Fortis’s 514.7 million shares as at board approval. The founders deny tional offering to invest up to US$350 Beng Apricot Noble Group will Capital drop a had acquired purchase consideration of S$124 million mixed-used provision from its commercial and ling down residential building Wilkie Edge near Little In- with a dowry offer of up to end-March and a share price of 160 rupees, a 40-billion through rupee bank investment bor- The IHH 999-year has a market cap leasehold of S$16.8 bil-Sembawang share, in return for Shopping less than a quarter Centre has four floors of wrongdoing. million, or 156 rupees per Fortis restructuring proposal that 40 billion rupees (S$796 million) will for be a funded has drawn criticism for stake in the Indian hospital chain. would mean a 48.2 per cent stake in lion, and reported a net profit of of the firm. rowings or internal resources. attempting to treat Should the offer materialise and Fortis. RM101.3 retail units million (S$34.18 and three million) carpark in And levels yesterday, with Fortis 165 said it had parking received an improved PHOTO: binding CAPITALAND offer GROUP spaces. It is now dia for S$280 million from Capita- In a filing to the Singapore bourse the more quarter than ended 99 Dec per 31. cent occupied. shareholders differently get accepted, it could be one of the IHH, which is also listed in Malaysia, CMT said: “The said infusion the is divest- intended to Land Commercial Trust. That price Fortis has a market cap of 77 billion rupees, and reported a net loss of worth 15 billion rupees from Hero Enterprise Investment Office and Bur- depending on how they vote. biggest equity transactions Thursday, abroad by worked out to S$1,299 psf a Singapore-listed based on firm. fund the buyout of the assets from COMPANIES & MARKETS / 6 ment is expected to generate net proceeds by the board of about of immediate S$245.6 liquidity million, towards and working a 191 million rupees for the quarter man Family Office, up from the Indian consortium’s previous offer of GFA, and S$1,812 psf based IHH’s on latest the move came ahead of RHT Health Trust as well as provide Looking ahead, Colliers International’s Mr Tang said he believes the e-commerce on the local retail market he said. Additionally, the impact of ended Dec 31. yesterday’s meeting United Overseas Bank has Last week, IHH was reported to 12.5 billion rupees. The consortium’s building’s NLA. Fortis to consider its net options gain amid of about capital S$119.6 and infrastructure million. upgrades.” have offered to buy Fortis at a price proposal is to invest 5 billion rupees appointed Wee Ee Lim, 56, Among other terms of bids sale, by various Sem-partiesbawang non-executive Shopping director, from Centre India-listed Fortis is the sponsor retail valuing the market chain at in about Singapore US$1.3 billion (S$1.7 billion), higher than the and 10 billion rupees through the is- has via preferential “stabilised, with long-term recovery within is limited as consumers still visit issue of equity shares as a non-independent, Tony Tan, In a regulatory filing yesterday, of chief the mainboard-listed executive of RHT CMT Health the Malaysian is being shopping centres for “retail therapy healthcare Management, firm said it Trust. said: In February, “As the RHT’s mall trustee-manager had signed a S$950 million deal accounts for only about one per cent of roughly US$1.2 billion valuation offer sue of warrants. or experiential shopping”, he added. sold July 1. subject Mr Wee is to the existing son of tenancies “issued a strictly and non-binding letter sight”. made by Fortis’ Unlike Indian other rival markets, Manipal where Interestingly, it IHH was engaged UOB chairman emeritus Wee “to the Fortis board on Wednesday, expressing for Fortis to buy the trust’s entire portfolio. value, its sale will is easy to convert non-retail land us- Shares in Lian Beng last traded 0.8 Health Enterprises. a takeover battle with Fortis in 2010, licences. Major tenants at Cho Yaw and the brother of the mall its readiness include CEO Wee Giant, Ee Cheong. Yamaha Music 40 billion School, rupees through CMT’s to inject total up asset But Fortis had initially declined to when both parties sought per cent control higher for to close at S$0.635 have a preferential allotment of equity shares at a knowledged receipt of the letter. talks with Manipal. Asia’s biggest healthcare operator. pees. minimal impact IHH said the on Fortis CMT’s board financial performance and distribution per ited supply of retail assets in Singa- traded 0.5 per cent higher to close at has acage consider into other retail options centres, while it was there in Singapore’s is a lim- Parkway Holdings, then apiece on Thursday; units in CMT Food COMPANIES Junction & MARKETS and / 10Daiso Japan. The building has four floors of re- unit.” pore, due in part to the Master Plan, S$2.12 per unit. Top investment picks By Genevieve Cua US$1 million in investable assets (excluding property). The markets in- Queen Elizabeth II hopes for gen@sph.com.sg Sweden’s move to become Singapore cluded Germany, Hong Kong, the US the world’s first cashless and UAE. In Singapore, 400 individu- competing with private banks. BANKING & FINANCE / 16 She wishes Prince Charles will carry on the work her father began in 1949 Oil futures jumped nearly 3 per cent on Wednesday on a decline in US crude stocks and after sources said top exporter Saudi Arabia wants to see the crude price closer to US$100 a barrel. ENERGY & COMMODITIES / 20 QUEEN ELIZABETH II on Thursday expressed Gene-editing hope technologies that her son Prince that alter mosquitoes’ DNA Charles would carry on the important against work malaria, of says reinvigorating Bill the Com- could prove critical in the fight monwealth, Gates, and ethical as concerns she opened the Commonwealth should not block progress Heads in of Government such gene-modifying Meeting (CHOGM) in London. research. TECHNOLOGY / 21 She received long and loud applause from the leaders of the 53 Commonwealth countries in a demonstration of their gratitude for her service to the network she has Artificial intelligence and robotics are fast becoming part of the tools of war, an evolution that will redraw the battle lines and form new businesses for the defence sector. This Saturday, our Brunch feature in The Business Times Weekend sets out some of the emerging technologies and concepts that will change the future of warfare. In The Raffles Conversation, HP Inc CEO Dion Weisler tells how Silicon Valley has reinvented itself. Looking Speaking at bank before airline the stocks? Queen, CFA Singapore Prince Insights in the Investing & Wealth section this weekend spells out the fundamentals that have impact on the banking sector. The Fool’s Eye View meanwhile checks out airlines and whether Warren Buffet’s recently placed faith in them is justified. Also in the paper this Saturday, BT talks to fashion designer The Stella Prince McCartney, of Wales who has added gone where that few he designers do and bought back full control of her brand from luxury giant Kering. What do Hurricane Irma and Siri have in common? There’s no skirting the issue – personification of objects or phenomena is often coloured by an unmistakable gender bias, says Sass & The City. Gearhead reviews Dell’s latest ultrabook, the XPS 13, and finds that despite several shortcomings, it’s IHH ups ante in Fortis courtship acquisition as a “strategic investment”, with 40-billion in line with one of the group’s rupee stake offer core business activities in property in- Even millionaires have cost worries if they live to a 100 CLOSE to half of Singapore’s millionaires expect to live to 100, society reinvigoration has raised concerns of and this is the als were polled Commonwealth between December health is more important than growing their wealth. the central bank. Plus, an driving significant changes to their 2017 and April 2018. electronic currency risks spending, investing and legacy beha- Singapore’s average life expect- The average wealthy Singaporean viour, a study by UBS has found. UBS Investor Watch Research has found that 46 per cent of those polled in Singapore expect to live to 100, compared to 53 per cent globally. The expectation of a long life is creating anxiety, however, as 42 per cent worry that their wealth will not support them till age 100. Of these, 66 per cent worry about the rising costs of healthcare, Londonand 63 per cent worry about whether they can afford their current lifestyle in retirement. In Asia, 45 per cent worry about their wealth lasting till 100, compared to 21 per cent in Europe. Investment behaviour is expected to shift as 45 per cent plan to adjust their long term financial plans and 46 per cent their spending patterns. The research surveyed 5,000 millionaires in 10 markets, with at least you to my own home.” The future of warfare in BT Weekend headed since 1952. Succession to her role in the Commonwealth, which is not hereditary, is said to be one of the topics for discussion at this year’s biennial gathering, which is expected to be the last the monarch will attend. At 92, she has cut down on long-haul travels. Charles, 69, described the Commonwealth as a fundamental feature of his life for as long as he could remember, starting with his first visit to Malta when he was five years old. had been fortunate over the years to meet and talk with “so many giants of the Commonwealth” including Singapore’s founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew, the father of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Continued from Page 1 How it would eventually earn revenue through the platform is yet to be determined, said chief executive Wong Kim Yin. While the platform is targeted at companies, SP does not rule out having individuals as buyers, which would effectively enable peer-to-peer energy trading. With the platform transacting only RECs and not energy itself, it will not need the prior approval of energy regulator Energy Market Authority, SP said. The platform would also be an international one, as the blockchain infrastructure enables transactions to ancy, based on World Health Organisation data last year, was 83.1 years, compared to 83.4 in Switzerland and Britain is hosting the summit for the fourth time. The famed April showers gave London a miss as the leaders, including Mr Lee, arrived at Buckingham Palace. A guard of honour, regimental band and flag bearers welcomed them as they streamed into the ballroom in their formal suits and colourful national costumes. The Queen, dressed in a turquoise ensemble, arrived at 10.10am and in her welcome address, said: “Having on so many occasions been welcomed to the opening ceremonies around the Commonwealth, it is a pleasure this time to welcome 83.7 years in Japan. Hartmut Issel, UBS head of Asia Pacific equities and credit (chief investment office), said: “It it heartening to note that many Singaporeans already have a financial plan in place, and are adjusting their investment portfolios in preparation for a longer life span.’’ The silver lining is that almost 80 per cent have a financial plan in place. “If 80 per cent see the need to plan for the long term, it tells us that 20 per cent don’t hold that view strongly. We need to reach that 20 per cent as well to have a discussion on life expectancy. You need to think about how you invest and put a plan in place.’’ Singaporean millionaires believe It was in Buckingham Palace that the Commonwealth was formed in 1949, with just eight nations. Today, the network of nations with past links to the British Empire, ranging from giant India to the small Pacific nation of Nauru, represents 2.4 billion people. Queen Elizabeth said the advantages of the network were plain to see, with an increasing emphasis on trade between Commonwealth countries and joint initiatives bringing about change on a global scale. Expressing her preference for the first time, she said it was her sincere wish that the grouping would one day decide to have Prince Charles, her oldest child, “carry on the important work started by my father in 1949”. But she also said she was mindful that the Commonwealth draws its still one of the best-performing and best-looking laptops around. And in The Finish Line, an interview with Lagardere Sports vice-president of tennis Sarah Clements on this year’s fifth and final edition of the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore tournament. To subscribe, visit bt.sg/subscribe take place across countries. “This marketplace is global immediately,” said Mr Wong. Solar adoption in Singapore is still low. Installed capacity was only 145 megawatts-peak as at the end of last September, compared to peak system demand of about 7,000 megawatts. But SP hopes the platform would be ready when solar energy takes off in the country. SP managing director of digital technology Chang Sau Sheong said: “It’s always a chicken-and-egg story. We want to use this to drive the adoption of solar.” A similar registry for REC was PM LEE IN LONDON being healthy is the top priority: 83 per cent worry that their health will deteriorate over the next 10 years and 92 per cent say investing in their would sacrifice around a third of their wealth today if that could guarantee another 10 years of healthy life. The majority (85 per cent) believe that activity and work have positive effects on health. In fact 68 per cent expect to work longer than the traditional retirement age to maintain their lifestyle. On legacy planning, 51 per cent plan to give more away while they are still alive. Over half plan to give more to their grandchildren than their children, believing that it will be more useful at their stage of life. On investments, Singapore’s high net worth individuals picked healthcare as their top choice for long term investment opportunities. Equities and real estate were also favoured, but so was cash, which was picked by 40 per cent of respondents. In Asia cash was favoured by 52 per cent. By Andrea Soh sandrea@sph.com.sg @AndreaSohBT Singapore POWER grid operator SP Group is tapping blockchain technology to link up residential and other small producers of solar energy with businesses that have a carbon footprint. The blockchain-enabled digital platform – expected to be a global first when launched by the end of this year – could speed up the use of solar panels and also offer a variation of carbon emissions trading. It would transform the local market that has until now been domin- leaders. ated by large producers and buyers of solar energy by also accelerate the adoption of solar photovoltaics (PV) in Singapore, said the Temasek-owned firm. The platform, developed by an in-house SP team, allows those with registered solar PV panels to display the amount of renewable energy they have produced in the form of renewable energy certificates (RECs). 50 40 30 20 10 80 60 40 20 Mr Lee was expected to speak on some of these issues at Thursday afternoon’s meetings for leaders and of- Companies or other organisations can purchase these to offset their carbon emissions. The platform enables buyers to filter listings by various criteria, including the amount of energy, originating country and asset type. RECs represent electricity produced using environmentally friendly processes. They are similar to the concept of carbon emissions trading, but measured in kilowatt hours instead of tonnes of avoided carbon. Companies with a mandate to use green power, but without the ability to invest in their own solar panels or other renewable energy sources, often buy RECs to offset their energy consumption. REC registries and can be trade. found in countries such as India, the US and Australia; these require independent certification parties to verify that the electricity represented by the RECs is green and that no double ficials. counting of environmental benefits has taken place. Fortis had initially bought TPG’s 23.9 per cent stake in Parkway for S$959 million. IHH (in its previous life as Integrated Healthcare Holdings) then followed suit with a S$1.18 billion partial offer to raise its stake in Parkway from 23.8 per cent to 51.5 per cent. Two general offers later, IHH ended the tussle with a S$3.5 billion price tag and delisted Parkway. It subsequently consolidated its hospital operations, largely in Singapore, Malaysia and Turkey, before launching a dual listing in Singapore and Malaysia in 2012. Today, the group runs healthcare facilities under the “Mount Elizabeth”, “Gleneagles”, “Pantai”, “Parkway” and “Acibadem” brands, and has more than 10,000 licensed beds in 50 hospitals across 10 countries. In Singapore, IHH shares gained 0.49 per cent to close at S$2.04 on Thursday. In India, Fortis shares gained 2.66 per cent to 148.45 ru- Which sectors offer the strongest investment opportunities for the very long-term (more than 30 years)? (%) Global Hong Kong Singapore Taiwan Healthcare Financials Real Estate IT Consumer staples Which asset classes offer the strongest investment opportunities for the very long-term (more than 30 years)? (%) Materials Global Hong Kong Singapore Taiwan Equities Real Estate Bonds Cash Alternatives Others SP Group to launch platform for home owners to sell solar energy certs mandate from the countries and its British Prime Minister Theresa May, the meeting’s host, thanked the Queen and the Royal Family for being the Commonwealth’s most steadfast and fervent champions and for nurturing the organisation. She urged launched by American environmental infrastructure solutions provider APX two years ago, with the Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore as the third-party verification agency. APX did not respond to The Business Times’ queries on how well the registry has performed since then. The announcement by SP comes as activity picks up in Singapore’s solar sector, with generation companies such as Sembcorp Industries and Senoko Energy venturing into developing solar systems in the past two years, though the solar generation market is still dominated by solar developer Sunseap. Source: UBS SP’s platform will not require such verification because the blockchain system eliminates the possibility of fraud and double counting, said the firm. Furthermore, with the platform, buyers and sellers would no longer have to spend time and effort working out bilateral agreements for solar energy, as is the case in Singapore today. All of these combined means the platform would help users reduce their transaction and administrative costs in selling or buying solar energy, SP said. SP chief digital officer Samuel Tan, who was in Germany to present the platform at a energy-sector blockchain event, told reporters in a video conference: “By aggregating the masses, we hope that this will help the buyers to meet their sustainability goal.” SP plans to roll out the platform by the end of the year, and will make it free to use at the start. Continued on page 2 Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong meeting Britain’s Prince Andrew in London on Wednesday, ahead of the official opening of CHOGM. This is the fourth time since 1949 that Britain is hosting the summit. PHOTO: MCI the leaders to work together to tackle some of the 21st century’s biggest issues, such as climate change and threats to a rule-based world order SP Group’s new platform for home owners to sell solar energy certs Sunseap and energy startup Sun Electric are among the pioneers in Singapore in separating the generation of solar power from its consumption. In November 2015, Sunseap signed a deal with Apple for the tech giant to receive power generated by solar-energy systems on the rooftops of other buildings, on top of that generated by its own. Sun Electric, which started operations in 2013 and currently has 2MW of solar capacity installed, connects organisations wishing to adopt renewable-energy options but which are hobbled by space constraints, with parties with excess rooftop space. Source: The Business Times © Singapore Press Holdings Limited. Permission required for reproduction.

Media Release Electricity Tariff Revision For The Period 1 July to 30 Sep 2023 Singapore, 30 June 2023 – For the period from 1 July to 30 September 2023, electricity tariff (before GST) will increase by an average of 1.2% or 0.31 cent per kWh compared with the previous quarter. This is due to higher energy costs (as detailed in Appendix 1) compared with the previous quarter. For households, the electricity tariff (before GST) will increase from 27.43 to 27.74 cents per kWh for the period 1 July to 30 September 2023. The average monthly electricity bill for families living in HDB four-room flats will increase by $1.14 (before GST). SP Group reviews the electricity tariffs every quarter based on guidelines set by the electricity industry regulator, Energy Market Authority (EMA). Please refer to Appendix 1 for the components of the electricity tariff, Appendix 2 for the tariffs approved by EMA, and Appendix 3 for the average monthly electricity bills for households.   Issued by: SP Group 2 Kallang Sector Singapore 349277 www.spgroup.com.sg Appendix 1 BREAKDOWN OF ELECTRICITY TARIFF 1. The electricity tariff consists of the following four components: Energy costs (paid to the generation companies): This component is adjusted quarterly to reflect changes in the cost of fuel and power generation. The fuel cost is the cost of imported natural gas, which is tied to oil prices by commercial contracts. The cost of power generation covers mainly the costs of operating the power stations, such as the manpower and maintenance costs, as well as the capital cost of the stations. Network costs (paid to SP Group): This is to recover the cost of transporting electricity through the power grid. Market Support Services Fee (paid to SP Group): This is to recover the costs of billing and meter reading, data management, retail market systems as well as market development initiatives. Market Administration and Power System Operation Fee (paid to Energy Market Company and Power System Operator): This fee is reviewed annually to recover the costs of operating the electricity wholesale market and power system. Appendix 2 Appendix 3 AVERAGE MONTHLY ELECTRICITY BILLS FOR HOUSEHOLDS TARIFF WEF 1 JULY 2023 (before GST)

MEDIA RELEASE ELECTRICITY TARIFF REVISION FOR THE PERIOD 1 OCTOBER TO 31 DECEMBER 2022 Singapore, 30 September 2022 – For the period from 1 October to 31 December 2022, electricity tariff (before 7% GST) will decrease by an average of 1.4% or 0.42 cent per kWh compared with the previous quarter. This is due to lower energy costs compared with the previous quarter. For households, the electricity tariff (before 7% GST) will decrease from 30.17 to 29.74 cents per kWh for the period 1 October to 31 December 2022. The average monthly electricity bill for families living in HDB four-room flats will decrease by $1.55 (before 7% GST). *before 7% GST SP Group reviews the electricity tariffs every quarter based on guidelines set by the electricity industry regulator, Energy Market Authority (EMA). Please refer to Appendix 1 for the components of the electricity tariff, Appendix 2 for the tariffs approved by EMA, and Appendix 3 for the average monthly electricity bills for households. Issued by: SP Group 2 Kallang Sector Singapore 349277 www.spgroup.com.sg Appendix 1 BREAKDOWN OF ELECTRICITY TARIFF 1. The electricity tariff consists of the following four components: a) Energy costs (paid to the generation companies): This component is adjusted quarterly to reflect changes in the cost of fuel and power generation. The fuel cost is the cost of imported natural gas, which is tied to oil prices by commercial contracts. The cost of power generation covers mainly the costs of operating the power stations, such as the manpower and maintenance costs, as well as the capital cost of the stations. b) Network costs (paid to SP Group): This is to recover the cost of transporting electricity through the power grid. c) Market Support Services Fee (paid to SP Group): This is to recover the costs of billing and meter reading, data management, retail market systems as well as market development initiatives. d) Market Administration and Power System Operation Fee (paid to Energy Market Company and Power System Operator): This fee is reviewed annually to recover the costs of operating the electricity wholesale market and power system. Q4 2022 TARIFF FOR HOUSEHOLDS (before 7% GST) Market Admin & PSO Fee (No change) 0.06¢/kWh (<1%) MSS Fee (No Change) 0.40¢/kWh (1.3%) Network Costs (No Change) 5.94¢/kWh (20.0%) Energy Costs (Decrease by 0.43¢/kWh) 23.34¢/kWh (78.5%) ELECTRICITY TARIFFS FROM 1 OCTOBER 2022 LOW TENSION SUPPLIES, DOMESTIC All units, ¢/kWh LOW TENSION SUPPLIES, NON-DOMESTIC All units, ¢/kWh HIGH TENSION SMALL (HTS) SUPPLIES Contracted Capacity Charge $/kW/month Uncontracted Capacity Charge $/chargeable kW/month Existing Tariff (without GST) New Tariff (without GST) Appendix 2 New Tariff (with 7% GST) 30.17 29.74 31.82 30.17 29.74 31.82 11.95 11.95 12.79 17.93 17.93 19.19 kWh charge, ¢/kWh Peak period (7.00am to 11.00pm) 27.81 27.17 29.07 Off-peak period (11.00pm to 7.00am) 16.49 16.69 17.86 Reactive power Charge ¢/chargeable kVARh 0.59 0.59 0.63 HIGH TENSION LARGE (HTL) SUPPLIES Contracted Capacity Charge $/kW/month 11.95 11.95 12.79 Uncontracted Capacity Charge $/chargeable kW/month kWh charge, ¢/kWh 17.93 17.93 19.19 Peak period (7.00am to 11.00pm) 27.59 26.95 28.84 Off-peak period (11.00pm to 7.00am) 16.48 16.68 17.85 Reactive power Charge ¢/chargeable kVARh 0.59 0.59 0.63 EXTRA HIGH TENSION (EHT) SUPPLIES Contracted Capacity Charge $/kW/month 10.09 10.09 10.80 Uncontracted Capacity Charge $/chargeable kW/month kWh charge, ¢/kWh 15.14 15.14 16.20 Peak period (7.00am to 11.00pm) 26.57 25.96 27.78 Off-peak period (11.00pm to 7.00am) 16.35 16.56 17.72 Reactive power Charge ¢/chargeable kVARh 0.48 0.48 0.51 AVERAGE MONTHLY ELECTRICITY BILLS FOR HOUSEHOLDS TARIFF WEF 1 OCTOBER 2022 (before 7% GST) Appendix 3 Type of Premises Average monthly consumption per Customer Average Monthly Bill New Average Monthly Bill Average Change in Monthly Bill kWh $(a) $(b) $(b-a) % HDB 1 Room 142.80 43.08 42.47 (0.61) (1.4) HDB 2 Room 185.65 56.01 55.21 (0.80) (1.4) HDB 3 Room 263.80 79.59 78.45 (1.14) (1.4) HDB 4 Room 360.76 108.84 107.29 (1.55) (1.4) HDB 5 Room 420.27 126.80 124.99 (1.81) (1.4) HDB Executive 514.50 155.22 153.01 (2.21) (1.4) Apartment 523.49 157.94 155.69 (2.25) (1.4) Terrace 833.14 251.36 247.78 (3.58) (1.4) Semi-Detached 1,097.23 331.03 326.32 (4.71) (1.4) Bungalow 2,144.09 646.87 637.65 (9.22) (1.4) Average 406.68 122.70 120.95 (1.75) (1.4)

Singapore Institute of Power and Gas Perform Polyethylene Pipes Joining Process Course Code: GPL10 COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: • List the Polyethylene Pipeline Systems, Plastic materials, PowerGas’ approval requirements, PE pipeline design, construction and the various types of assembly methods • Describe the special tools and equipment needed for electro & butt fusion jointing, PE Pipeline’s operation & maintenance, PE rehabilitation techniques applied in the gas industry and the future development of the PE resin MAIN CONTENTS • Understand the characteristics and properties of Polyethylene • Understand the PE pipe approval requirement • Get to know: MRS, SDR, Design formula, safety factor of PE pipeline systems • Design a PE gas pipeline system • Able to appreciate different types of fusion jointing techniques • Know how to carry out a house connection, or branch off • Know the PE hot-tapping techniques. • Understand the advantages in the construction of a PE pipeline system • Appreciate the PE quality assurance & traceability • Know varies PE pipeline rehabilitation techniques • Know about the future development of the PE resin METHODOLOGY Lecture and practical session TARGET AUDIENCE Engineering and technical staff who are required to carry out or supervise PE pipe joints or related work COURSE DETAILS Duration : 29.5 hours Mode of Delivery : Face-to-face Certification : SIPG Certificate of Completion PDU by PE Board : Pending Additional Requirement/s : Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) must be worn during practical session. PPE includes: • Safety shoes • Safety helmet • Safety vest • Palm-coated gloves COURSE FEES Full Course Fee : S$3,200 (before GST) For Singapore Citizens/PR/LTVP+* : Not applicable For Singapore Citizens (40 years old and above) : Not applicable Singapore Institute of Power and Gas Pte Ltd UEN: 201427065Z 2 Kallang Sector, Singapore 349277 Ver 4.0_0323 Singapore Institute of Power and Gas ADDITIONAL REMARKS • Trainee must attain at least 75% attendance rate and pass the assessment to receive Certificate of Completion and funding grant (if applicable). • Subsidy of up to 70% is applicable for Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents or Long-Term Visitor Pass Plus (LTVP+) Holders, subject to funding agency’s approval. • Enhanced subsidy of up to 90% is applicable for Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above, subject to funding agency’s approval. Note that GST payable will be computed from fee after 70% funding. • Professional Development Unit (PDU) is applicable for Professional Engineers registered under the Professional Engineers (PE) Board only. • All published fees are subject to prevailing GST. CONTACT US For more information, please contact SIPG at +65 6916 7930 or email training-institute@spgroup.com.sg. OTHER SIPG COURSES For more courses, visit our website at: https://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/training or Scan the QR code below: Singapore Institute of Power and Gas Pte Ltd UEN: 201427065Z 2 Kallang Sector, Singapore 349277 Ver 4.0_0323

News Release SP GROUP AND NURIFLEX TO INSTALL ROOFTOP SOLAR POWER FOR TKG TAEKWANG VINA • With the agreement, SP and NuriFlex target to install up to 20MWp of rooftop solar power for TKG Taekwang Vina’s mega factories SP Group and NuriFlex sign power purchase agreements with TKG Taekwang Vina in the presence of representatives from Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry. (*) Ho Chi Minh City, 16 May 2022 – SP Group (SP), a leading utilities group and sustainable energy solutions provider in Singapore and the Asia Pacific, and South Korean smart grid developer and system integrator NuriFlex have signed power purchasing agreements (PPAs) with TKG Taekwang Vina, a manufacturing leader in Vietnam, to develop and install up to 20 Megawatt-peak (MWp) of rooftop solar power at three mega factories for TKG Taekwang Vina. Representatives from the Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry were present at the signing ceremony. The total deployment of 20MWp of rooftop solar solutions for TKG Taekwang Vina’s manufacturing plants marks the company’s first large-scale injection of solar power into its energy mix. The 20MWp rooftop solar power, which is set to be operational by October 1 2022, is expected to deliver up to 28,000 Megawatt-hour (MWh) of electricity annually, providing more than 10 per cent of electricity for the three factories and offsetting more than 22,000 tons of carbon emission annually. In addition, TKG Taekwang Vina will receive all the Renewable Energy Credits such as GHG emission credits generated by the 20MWp rooftop solar system. Mr. Brandon Chia, Managing Director, Sustainable Energy Solutions (Southeast Asia & Australia), SP Group, said, “The partnership with NuriFlex and TKG Taekwang Vina marks another milestone of SP Group in our commitment to empower the future of energy in Vietnam. We are honoured by the trust and support by TKG Taekwang Vina, NuriFlex and the Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry and look forward to further collaborations to accelerate adoption of digital and sustainable energy solutions within the manufacturing community to jointly push for a greener supply chain for global products manufactured in Vietnam.” The partnership is aligned with SP’s ambitions to leverage its capabilities in sustainable energy and digital solutions to create value-added solutions for its customers in Vietnam and solidify its position as the leading sustainable energy solutions player in Asia Pacific. It also supports Vietnam’s green ambitions, which include doubling the country’s existing wind and solar power generation capacity by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. In a recent visit to Vietnam, Group CEO of SP Group, Mr Stanley Huang reinforced SP’s commitment to Vietnam by committing to invest SGD$750 million (approximately USD540$ million) towards sustainable energy projects in Vietnam by 2025. (*) Signing ceremony with (from left to right): ● Mr Kim Jin Young – Chief Executive Officer of Nuriflex Vietnam ● Mr Kang Yun Seok – Deputy General Director of TKG Taekwang Vina ● Mr Nam Jung Dae – Chief Executive Officer of TKG Taekwang Vina ● Mr Kim Young Hwan – Chairman of Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KOCHAM) in Dong Nai 2 ● Mr Brandon Chia – Managing Director, Sustainable Energy Solutions (Southeast Asia & Australia), SP Group ● Mr Lee Yong Beom – Vice Chairman of Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KOCHAM) in Dong Nai ● Mr Thanh Phat Nguyen – Managing Director of SP Energy Vietnam - Ends - 3 About SP Group SP Group is a leading utilities group in the Asia Pacific, empowering the future of energy with low-carbon, smart energy solutions for its customers. It owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution businesses in Singapore and Australia, and sustainable energy solutions in Singapore, China and Vietnam. As Singapore’s national grid operator, about 1.6 million industrial, commercial and residential customers benefit from its world-class transmission, distribution and market support services. These networks are amongst the most reliable and cost-effective worldwide. Beyond traditional utilities services, SP Group provides a suite of sustainable and renewable energy solutions such as microgrids, cooling and heating systems for business districts and residential townships, solar energy solutions, electric vehicle fast charging and digital energy solutions for customers in Singapore and the region. For more information, please visit spgroup.com.sg or for follow us on Facebook at fb.com/SPGroupSG, on LinkedIn at spgrp.sg/linkedin and on Twitter @SPGroupSG. About TKG Taekwang Vina TKG Taekwang Vina was established in Vietnam in 1994. It also opened a second factory in 2008 and a development center in 2009, which gave it the capability to develop and manufacture at the same time. The company now operates 56 production lines with 65,000 employees. In addition to the company's contribution to the economy of Vietnam, TKG Taekwang Vina is active in performing its social responsibilities as a model of successful localization. With such success, TKG Taekwang Vina received two awards as an Excellent FDI company in the country. About NuriFlex NuriFlex provides intelligent metering infrastructure, smart grid, software, and IoT solutions for the utility industry. NuriFlex’s solutions are being adopted by 49 overseas electric power companies including KEPCO. The company is rapidly adopting new and advanced technology, such as IoT for AMI, to advance its global footprint and to contribute to the enhancement of Korea's IT industry. In Vietnam, NuriFlex has evolved into one of the country’s top solar rooftop developers and smart O&M service providers. 4

Powering the Future SP Group, with its world-class power transmission networks and services, is expanding into the region and Executive Engineer Hor Thon Hern is proud to be part of it. Hor Thon Hern implements equipment renewal projects across Singapore in his role as Executive Engineer. He is an SP Mid-Term Scholar and he holds a Bachelor of Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical & Electronic Engineering) with First Class Honours from Nanyang Technological University. Hor Thon Hern’s love for electrical engineering since young fueled his passion to kickstart a career in the energy sector. When he interned with SP in 2015, he went behind the scenes to uncover first-hand, the importance of maintaining the reliability of the national grid so families can maintain their quality of life. His stint at the substation reaffirmed his decision to jumpstart his career with SP. The success of SP would not have been possible without its skilled and dedicated employees like 27-year-old Hor Thon Hern. The Executive Engineer shared with BrightSparks his engaging work with SP, and the opportunities presented to him as a recipient of the SP Mid-Term Scholarship. How did you get interested in power transmission? When I was a child, I always wondered how a power outlet could power appliances plugged into it. I also enjoyed fixing home appliances like electric fan and extension cord with my father when I was in primary school. It was not until secondary school when I learned about the science behind the flow of electricity which probably laid the foundation of my pursuit of a degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering in Nanyang Technological University (NTU). During my internship at SP in 2015, I witnessed first-hand the process of the 66kV switchgear installation. From the delivery of the switchgear equipment to the rigorous testing, I was intrigued by the complexity of our transmission system. I had to be at the substation every day during the internship but I actually found it very fulfilling! You are a SP Mid-Term Scholar. In your opinion, why should students pursue a scholarship? Everyone needs a goal in life to stay motivated. A scholarship is like an engine that keeps you moving and driven throughout your undergraduate studies and eventually lands you your dream job! Rewinding a bit, how did you discover the scholarship and why did you shortlist it? I came across the SP scholarship programme while scrolling through the BrightSparks website for career opportunities. After researching on SP, I was particularly inspired by SP’s commitment in renewable energy to safeguard the environment for the future generations. What was the defining factor that made you apply for the scholarship? I felt that SP, as the national grid operator for Singapore, would be an excellent training ground for me to hone my technical skills to become a well-rounded engineer. And, what led to your decision to apply for a mid-term scholarship? It was when I was at a crossroads in my second year of undergraduate studies, uncertain on which modules to specialise in. The SP scholarship included an internship opportunity which I believed would offer a realistic insight into the workings of the energy industry which will help narrow my choice of specialisation. What was your biggest takeaway during your university days at NTU? Looking back, I deeply appreciate the opportunity to learn and discuss ideas with like-minded peers. I was born in a small town in Malaysia and furthered my tertiary education in NTU. University life was an eye-opener as I stepped out of my comfort zone and interacted with people from all walks of life. I slowly honed my life skills such as interpersonal, people management and social intelligence skills. It prepared me for the different situations posed to me during the daily work life now. How did you apply what you have learnt to your current work? My mentor at SP once told me that “every complex system you see is built from fundamentals”. I finally understood what he meant when I saw how our network system works. Whenever I face any engineering challenges, I always return to the fundamentals I’ve learnt to troubleshoot and derive practical solutions. I am so thankful to have a mentor who helped me navigate the first leg of my career! Tell us more about your role and responsibilities. I currently work in the Distribution Projects section which implements equipment renewal projects across Singapore. Our work encompass the renewal and replacement of aging equipment such as switchgear, cables and transformers ahead of time. To do this smoothly, we have to analyze network configurations for risk assessments before implementing the replacement work. The entire process is critical to ensure reliable services to our customers. What is your most significant career achievement to date? I attained the 22kV switching certificate in 2018 which was sponsored by SP. With the certification, it allows me to operate high tension equipment in the SP PowerGrid network. To attain such certification, we had to undergo comprehensive in-house training and one year of practical experience. This is to ensure that we are adequately trained and armed with sufficient technical knowledge before handling the equipment. The training deepened my skillsets and I was able to expand my job scope. What is the work culture at SP? At SP, safety is our highest priority. We are trained to keep ourselves safe at work and also ensure the safety of stakeholders whom we work closely with. SP also embraces innovation. Employees are encouraged to learn new skills such as building apps to improve productivity. One of the apps that I built is used to automate the submission of allowance claims. Now that I am more proficient in building apps, I am being tasked as a trainer for my colleagues who are keen to be app developers too! What possibilities are there for scholars working at your organisation? SP believes in investing in its people to help them be future-ready. Apart from our core engineering work, we are given the opportunity to attend senior management meetings to understand the strategic directives in this dynamic industry. One of SP’s growth areas is in renewable energies. Fresh graduates who share the passion should consider joining SP. What advice would you give to aspiring scholars looking to join SP? If you are inspired to be part of the team to power the nation, SP is the organization to realise your ambition. You will play an important part to maintain a world-class power network that reaches more than 1.6 million residential and business clients in Singapore. SP’s EDGE Programme, which caters to fresh graduates, aims to groom new engineers to grow with the energy utility industry with a structured multi-disciplinary training programme. Fellow engineers whom I speak to exude a sense of pride in upholding the nation’s grid and I believe you will feel the same if you join SP. This article was first published in BrightSparks Magazine July 2020. Republished with permission from CareerBuilder Singapore.

Singapore Institute of Power and Gas Singapore Electricity Network and Market (Conducted with Energy Market Company) Course Code: EFD08 COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: • Understand the structure of generation, transmission and distribution of electricity in Singapore • Describe the various types of transmission and distribution network configuration • Describe the switchgear configuration for transmission substation • Understand the types of equipment implemented in the electricity transmission and distribution • network • Understand the technical and performance standards • Describe the deregulation process leading to the National Electricity Markets of Singapore (NEMS). • Identify the market structure and the roles of key stakeholders in the NEMS. • Describe the basics of the market clearing and settlement process. • Explain the rationale for some key design features for NEMS. • State the key regulatory tools employed and governance structure of NEMS. • Describe the benefits and costs of the 3 possible fuel-mix scenarios in 2050 • Describe the benefits and costs of the 4 Switches that Singapore used to reach net-zero for the power sector in 2050 MAIN CONTENTS • Overview of Singapore Electricity Network o Structure of generation, transmission and distribution of electricity o Transmission and distribution network configurations o Transmission and distribution network assets o Technical and performance standards o Regulatory requirements and codes of practice • Electricity Transmission and Distribution Network Configuration and Network Equipment o Transmission • Electricity transmission network configuration • Equipment inside transmission substations • Types of transmission switchgear, transformers, shunt reactors and cables o Distribution • Electricity distribution network configuration • Equipment inside distribution substations • Types of distribution switchgear, transformers, low voltage boards and overground box, and cables • Market Reform Milestones and Demand Characteristics o Singapore’s Market Reform Milestones (1963 – present) o Singapore’s Electricity Demand Characteristics • Market Structure o Role of key stakeholders in NEMS o Retail market overview • Market Operations o Trading in the wholesale market o Market clearing and design features o Wholesale market settlement • Regulatory Tools and Governance Structure o Market Power mitigation o Rules and governance structure • Energy 2050 Committee Report – Charting the Energy Transition to 2050 o 3 Possible fuel-mix scenarios in 2050 Singapore Institute of Power and Gas Pte Ltd UEN: 201427065Z 2 Kallang Sector, Singapore 349277 Ver 4.0_0823 Singapore Institute of Power and Gas o Recommendations on energy transition strategies • Singapore 4’s Switches Strategies o The Switches – Solar, Natural Gas, Electricity Imports, Low Carbon Alternatives o Singapore Energy Policy at a Glance METHODOLOGY Lecture TARGET AUDIENCE • Engineering & technical staff in the electrical power industry • Non-technical staff who are required or interested to know about NEMS COURSE DETAILS Duration : 14 hours Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Certification : SIPG Certificate of Completion PDU by PE Board : Pending Additional Requirement/s : NIL COURSE FEES Full Course Fee : S$720 (before GST) For Singapore Citizens/PR/LTVP+* : Not applicable For Singapore Citizens (40 years old and above) : Not applicable ADDITIONAL REMARKS • Trainee must attain at least 75% attendance rate and pass the assessment to receive Certificate of Completion and funding grant (if applicable). • Subsidy of up to 70% is applicable for Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents or Long-Term Visitor Pass Plus (LTVP+) Holders, subject to funding agency’s approval. • Enhanced subsidy of up to 90% is applicable for Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above, subject to funding agency’s approval. Note that GST payable will be computed from fee after 70% funding. • Professional Development Unit (PDU) is applicable for Professional Engineers registered under the Professional Engineers (PE) Board only. • All published fees are subject to prevailing GST. CONTACT US For more information, please contact SIPG at +65 6916 7930 or email training-institute@spgroup.com.sg. OTHER SIPG COURSES For more courses, visit our website at: https://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/training or Scan the QR code below: Singapore Institute of Power and Gas Pte Ltd UEN: 201427065Z 2 Kallang Sector, Singapore 349277 Ver 4.0_0823