Media Release Electricity Tariff Revision For The Period 1 January To 31 March 2016 For the period from 1 Jan to 31 Mar 2016, electricity tariffs will decrease by an average of 4.2% or 0.85 cent per kWh compared to the previous quarter. The tariff reduction is due to the lower cost of natural gas for electricity generation which fell by 8.9% compared to 4Q 2015. For households, the electricity tariff will decrease from 20.35 to 19.50 cents per kWh for 1 Jan to 31 Mar 2016. The average monthly electricity bill for families living in four-room HDB flats will decrease by $3.55 SP Services reviews the electricity tariffs quarterly based on guidelines set by the Energy Market Authority (EMA), the electricity industry regulator. The tariffs given in Appendix 1 have been approved by the EMA. Issued by: SP Group 2 Kallang Sector Singapore 349277 www.spgroup.com.sg Appendix 1 ELECTRICITY TARIFFS FROM 1 JAN 2016 Appendix 2 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 power generation. Network costs (paid to SP PowerAssets): This fee is reviewed annually. Market Support Services Fee (paid to SP Services): This fee is reviewed annually. 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. Q1 2016 TARIF Appendix 3 AVERAGE MONTHLY ELECTRICITY BILLS OF DOMESTIC CUSTOMERS (TARIFF WEF 1 JANUARY 2016)

Change of Ownership/ Tenancy Utilities Account Transfer Form SP SERVICES LTD Contact Log Ref: ________________ (Acting for itself and as agent for and on behalf of PUB and City Energy Pte. Ltd. (as Trustee of City Energy Trust) for the supply of utilities, and as agent for Veolia ES Singapore Pte Ltd, Colex Environmental Pte Ltd, Cora Environment Pte Ltd, 800 Super Waste Management Pte Ltd, TEE Environmental Pte. Ltd. and Alba W&H Smart City Pte. Ltd. in relation to the collection of refuse.) NEW ACCOUNT HOLDER’S PARTICULARS (Co. Registration No. 199504470N) For Application in Personal name: Name of Transferee (Mr/Mrs/Mdm/Ms/Dr):______________________________ (“the Consumer”) Declaration Please check here if you are an undischarged bankrupt. NRIC/FIN (Copy of NRIC/FIN is required):_______________ For the purpose of application for water, gas and electricity only Date of Birth (DDMMYY): __________________________ Bankruptcy Number: _____________________________ For Application in Company name: Name of Company (Transferee): ____________________________________ Co Reg No.: _____________ Co Reg Date: _____________ (“the Consumer”) Contact Person: ______________________________ Principal Activities (I) No.: __________________________________ (As shown on your ACRA Business Profile) DETAILS OF PREMISES a. Premises Address: __________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ S ________________ b. Type of Occupancy: Owner Tenant c. Type of Account: Domestic Non-Domestic d. Use of Premises (See Annex): (indicate index no.) (Security Deposit required. Please make cheque payable to SP Services Ltd) e. GST Reg No. & GST Reg Date: _________________________ ____ (DD)_______(MM)_________(YYYY) Only applicable to premises with PV (ie. Photovoltaics) installed WARNING: IT IS AN OFFENCE UNDER THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT (CAP 261) TO MAKE ANY FALSE STATEMENT, REPRESENTATION OR DECLARATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE APPLICATION FOR WATER SUPPLIED BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD. Utilities Account Number of Transferor (outgoing customer) (A new account number will be given to the transferee upon process of the application) Meter Reading Date DDMMYY (This form is to be submitted within 3 days from the reading date) ELECTRICITY* WATER** GAS (if any) - (Record only the white numbers) (Record only the first five numbers from the left – four black and one red.) (Record only the black numbers) The above meter readings are required to facilitate the billing of both transferor and transferee utilities accounts. Invalid readings will be rejected. *I/We acknowledge that I/we am/are required to engage a licensed electrical worker (LEW) to inspect and test my electrical installation if I have made any alteration or rewiring to it. Thereafter, the LEW will lodge a copy of Certificate of Compliance (CoC) together with this application to SPGroup to check my electrical installation if the electrical installation is exempted from an Electrical Installation Licence. **I/We acknowledge that I/we am/are required to engage a licensed plumber (LP) to submit the notification for water service installation (WSI) work if I have made any addition or alteration to existing piping. As the account holder, please ensure that you and your contractor (if any) do not tamper with or remove PUB’s water meter without PUB’s prior approval. Upon completion, please submit this form with the following documents: a. Copy of NRIC/ FIN card of transferee In addition to (a), the following documents are required for Commercial accounts: b. Copy of Business/ Company Registration Certificate c. Proof of ownership/ Tenancy agreement d. Letter of authorisation (required if signatory is not a Director according to ACRA listing) e. Initial security deposit (please visit www.spgroup.com.sg for more details) Note: This form is not applicable for master accounts, accounts starting with “930”, electricity supply above 45kVA for non-domestic accounts and temporary supply of utilities. For payment of deposit via cheque, please make the cheque payable to SP Services Ltd. For Gas Turn-on /Installation, please call City Energy Pte. Ltd. (as Trustee of City Energy Trust) at 1800-555 1661 for an appointment. Installation and Termination of gas supply fees apply. You need not call if the gas supply for the previous occupant is connected. 1. I/We agree that each application for a utility, when accepted, will constitute a binding contract between myself/ourselves and PUB / SP Services Ltd / City Energy Pte. Ltd. (as Trustee of City Energy Trust) / Veolia ES Singapore Pte Ltd / Colex Environmental Pte Ltd / Cora Environment Pte Ltd / 800 Super Waste Management Pte Ltd / TEE Environmental Pte. Ltd. and/or Alba W&H Smart City Pte. Ltd. (as the case may be) and I/we agree that such contract shall be separate and independent from each other and shall be separately enforceable. 2. In the event that I/we make an application for gas at a later date, I/we agree to be bound by the terms and conditions for supply of gas set out in Part III overleaf and such other terms and conditions which City Energy Pte. Ltd. (as Trustee of City Energy Trust) may, at its absolute discretion, notify and impose. I/We understand that nothing herein shall be constructed as an offer by City Energy Pte. Ltd. (as Trustee of City Energy Trust) to supply gas to me / us and that City Energy Pte. Ltd. (as Trustee of City Energy Trust) has the absolute discretion to reject my application for gas supply for any reason. 3. I/We acknowledge and agree that SP Services Ltd reserves the right to transfer any amounts due and owing arising from my/ our previous/ closed account to an existing/ new account belonging to me/ us. 4. I/We agree to be bound by the terms and conditions specified by each supplier as set out in Part I (Water Supply) / Part II (Electricity Supply) / Part III (Gas Supply) / Part IV (Collection of Refuse) overleaf. 5. I/We acknowledge and agree that PUB, SP Services Ltd, City Energy Pte. Ltd. (as Trustee of City Energy Trust), Veolia ES Singapore Pte Ltd, Colex Environmental Pte Ltd, Cora Environment Pte Ltd, 800 Super Waste Management Pte Ltd, TEE Environmental Pte. Ltd. and/or Alba W&H Smart City Pte. Ltd. (as the case may be) may collect, use and disclose to any third party and all particulars relating to my/our personal information, in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 and SP Group’s data protection policy (available at SP Group’s website https://www.spgroup.com.sg/personal-data-protection-policy), for the purposes of (i) providing the requested services; (ii) billing and account management (including debt collection or recovery); (iii) conducting surveys or obtaining feedback; (iv) informing me / us of their or their related entities’ and business affiliates’ services and offers (unless I/we duly inform you otherwise); and (v) complying with all applicable laws and regulations, and business requirements. 6. If I/we am/are (or subsequently become) GST-registered, I/we agree that I/we will not issue any tax invoice for electricity sold to SP Services Ltd but hereby authorize SP Services Ltd to issue tax invoices on my/our behalf. I/We further agree that where SP Services Ltd issues any tax invoice(s) on my behalf in respect of any taxable supplies that I/we provide, SP Services Ltd shall be entitled to charge GST at the prevailing rate as at the date on which such taxable supplies are provided. 7. I/We will notify SP Services Ltd in writing immediately if there is any change to my/our GST status, including without limitation if my/our GST registration is cancelled; I/we am/are not currently GST-registered but subsequently become GST-registered; I/We am/are issued with a new GST registration number, etc. Walk-in: 490 Lor 6 Toa Payoh #09-11 HDB Hub Biz Three Lift Lobby 1 Singapore 310490 Hotline: 1800-2222333 Website: www.spgroup.com.sg Version 4.0 / 09 / 25 SP SERVICES LTD (Acting for itself and as agent for and on behalf of PUB and City Energy Pte. Ltd. (as Trustee of City Energy Trust) for the supply of utilities, and as agent for Veolia ES Singapore Pte Ltd, Colex Environmental Pte Ltd, Cora Environment Pte Ltd, 800 Super Waste Management Pte Ltd, TEE Environmental Pte. Ltd. and Alba W&H Smart City Pte. Ltd. in relation to the collection of refuse.) PART I Terms and Conditions of the Contract for the Supply of Water by the PUB 1 The Consumer shall pay an initial deposit and maintain it at an amount not less than one and a half times the monthly charges. For non-Singaporeans and nonpermanent residents an amount not less than 3 times the monthly charges. 2 The Consumer shall accept liability for this account. 3 Either party may give 4 working days' notice in writing to the other party to terminate this agreement. 4 If the water meter does not in the opinion of PUB correctly register the amount of water supplied to the Premises, PUB shall be entitled to charge such sum as it shall assess and the Consumer shall accept such assessment as final and conclusive. 5 The Consumer shall pay for the water supplied to the Premises at the appropriate water tariff according to the use of the Premises. The Consumer shall notify PUB of the change of use of the Premises within 7 days of such change. 6 The Consumer shall pay a fee on every reminder issued to the Consumer for failure to make payment in accordance with a bill sent to the Consumer. 7 The Consumer shall pay a late payment charge of 1% on any outstanding amount owed by the Consumer, or at such rate as may be gazetted by PUB from time to time. 8 PUB shall not be liable for any failure or inconsistency in the water supply to the Premises whatsoever and howsoever caused. 9 The Consumer’s attention is drawn to its duties and obligations in the Public Utilities Act (Cap 261) and the Public Utilities (Water Supply) Regulations, as amended from time to time. PART II Terms and Conditions of the Contract for the Supply of Electricity by SP Services Ltd ("SP Services") 1 The Consumer shall pay an initial deposit and maintain it at an amount not less than one and a half times the monthly charges. For non-Singaporeans and nonpermanent residents an amount not less than 3 times the monthly charges. 2 The Consumer shall accept liability for this account. 3 Either party may give 4 working days' notice in writing to the other party to terminate this agreement. 4 If the electricity meter does not in the opinion of SP Services correctly register the amount of electricity supplied to the Premises, SP Services shall be entitled to charge such sum as it shall assess. 5 The Consumer shall pay for the electricity supplied to the Premises at such rates of electricity tariffs for the appropriate category of consumer as is fixed by SP Services from time to time. 6 The Consumer shall pay a fee, as is fixed by SP Services from time to time, for every reminder issued to the Consumer for failure to make payment in accordance with a bill sent to the Consumer. 7 The Consumer shall pay a late payment charge of 1% on any outstanding amount owed by the Consumer. 8 SP Services shall not be liable for any failure or defect in the supply of electricity to the Premises whatsoever and howsoever caused. PART III Terms and Conditions of the Contract for the Supply of Gas by City Energy Pte. Ltd. (as Trustee of City Energy Trust) ("City Energy") 1 City Energy has appointed SP Services Ltd to be its agent for the opening and termination of this gas supply account, and the billing, collection and settlement of all charges under this account. 2 The Consumer shall pay an initial deposit and maintain it at an amount not less than one and a half times the monthly charges. For non-Singaporeans and nonpermanent residents an amount not less than 3 times the monthly charges. 3 The Consumer shall accept liability for this account. 4 Either party may give 4 working days' notice in writing to the other party to terminate this agreement. 5 If the gas meter does not in the opinion of City Energy correctly register the amount of gas supplied to the Premises, City Energy shall be entitled to charge such sum as it shall assess. 6 The Consumer shall pay for the gas supplied to the Premises at such rates of gas tariffs for the appropriate category of consumer as is fixed by City Energy from time to time. The Consumer shall notify SP Services Ltd of the change of use of the Premises within 7 days of such change. 7 The Consumer shall pay a fee, as is fixed by City Energy from time to time, for every reminder issued to the Consumer for failure to make payment in accordance with a bill sent to the Consumer. 8 The Consumer shall pay a late payment charge of 1% on any outstanding amount owed by the Consumer. 9 City Energy shall not be liable for any failure or defect in the supply of gas to the Premises whatsoever and howsoever caused. PART IV Terms and Conditions of the Contract for the Collection of Refuse by either Veolia ES Singapore Pte Ltd, Colex Environmental Pte Ltd, Cora Environment Pte Ltd, 800 Super Waste Management Pte Ltd, TEE Environmental Pte. Ltd. and Alba W&H Smart City Pte. Ltd. (collectively referred to as “Refuse Collection Companies”) 1 The Refuse Collection Companies have appointed SP Services Ltd to be their agent for the opening and termination of this refuse collection account, and the billing, collection and settlement of all charges under this account. 2 The Consumer shall accept liability for this account. 3 Either party may give 4 working days' notice in writing to the other party to terminate this agreement. 4 The Consumer shall pay for the refuse collection service performed at the Premises at such rates for the appropriate category of consumer as is fixed by the National Environment Agency from time to time or at such rates determined between the Consumer and the relevant Refuse Collection Company where the Premises do not fall under the Public Waste Collection Scheme and the refuse collection is contracted privately. The Consumer shall notify SP Services Ltd of the change of use of the Premises within 7 days of such change. 5 The Consumer shall pay a fee, as is fixed by the Refuse Collection Companies from time to time, for every reminder issued to the Consumer for failure to make payment in accordance with a bill sent to the Consumer. 6 The Consumer shall pay a late payment charge of 1% on any outstanding amount owed by the Consumer. 7 The Refuse Collection Companies shall not be liable for any failure or defect in the collection of refuse at the Premises whatsoever and howsoever caused. Name: NRIC/FIN: Tel No: E-mail Address: ______________________________________________ Signature of Transferor (Co Stamp if applicable) (Outgoing Customer) Mailing Address: (if different from premises) Name: _______________________________________________ Signature of Transferee (Co Stamp if applicable) (Incoming Customer) NRIC/FIN (Copy of NRIC/FIN is required): For the purpose of application for water, gas and electricity only Tel No: E-mail Address: If you're an e-bill user, your e-bill will be sent to your existing e-services email address Mailing Address: (if different from premises) For Official Use Utility A/C No: ___________________________ Application Collected by: _________________________ Deposit to be billed: $ _______________ Date of Application received: _________________ Appt Date and Time Scheduled: ____________________ Request for GIRO Form � Yes � No Remark: _____________________________________________ Walk-in: 490 Lor 6 Toa Payoh #09-11 HDB Hub Biz Three Lift Lobby 1 Singapore 310490 Hotline: 1800-2222333 Website: www.spgroup.com.sg Version 4.0 / 09 / 25 SP SERVICES LTD (Acting for itself and as agent for and on behalf of PUB and City Energy Pte. Ltd. (as Trustee of City Energy Trust) for the supply of utilities, and as agent for Veolia ES Singapore Pte Ltd, Colex Environmental Pte Ltd, Cora Environment Pte Ltd, 800 Super Waste Management Pte Ltd, TEE Environmental Pte. Ltd. and Alba W&H Smart City Pte. Ltd. in relation to the collection of refuse.) Annex Use of Premises Residential Premises For premises where water supplied are used exclusively for residential purposes including staff housing. 001 Residential 002 Home office scheme 003 Staff housing / quarters 004 Common services of HDB / condominium / private apartment 005 Hostel 006 Boarding House 007 Dormitory 008 Service apartment 009 Child care centre 010 School / education institution 011 Office 012 Retail / services 013 Food and beverage 014 Place of worship 015 Bin centre 016 Carpark 017 Welfare facilities 018 Construction site 019 Residents’ / senior citizens’ corner Commercial Premises For premises which is used for the purposes of or in connection with any trade, business or profession. 901 Residential (for Shophouses only) 902 Home office scheme (for Shophouses only) 903 Staff housing / quarters (for Shophouses only) 905 Hostel 906 Boarding House 907 Dormitory 908 Service apartment 909 Child care centre 910 School / education institution 911 Office 912 Retail / services 913 Food and beverage 914 Place of worship 915 Bin centre 916 Carpark 917 Welfare facilities 918 Construction site 920 Industrial 921 Government / public facilities 922 Medical facilities 923 Warehouse / storage facilities 924 Farm 925 Sports and recreation 926 Common services Walk-in: 490 Lor 6 Toa Payoh #09-11 HDB Hub Biz Three Lift Lobby 1 Singapore 310490 Hotline: 1800-2222333 Website: www.spgroup.com.sg Version 4.0 / 09 / 25

Media Release SP GROUP SETS UP FIRST ZERO-EMISSION BUILDING POWERED BY GREEN HYDROGEN IN SOUTHEAST ASIA Singapore, 30 October 2019 – SP Group (SP) has established the first zero-emission building in Southeast Asia that is powered by green hydrogen. Located at SP’s training centre at Woodleigh Park, the self-sustaining building is 100% powered with renewable energy via an innovative Hydrogen Energy System and is disconnected from the national electricity grid. Mr Brandon Chia, Head, Centre of Excellence, SP Group said: “Buildings contribute 40 per cent of energy related carbon emissions worldwide 1 . The Hydrogen Energy System provides a safe and compact way of storing green hydrogen which powers the region’s first zero-emission building. We believe this can be a significant contributor toward Singapore’s climate change pledge to cut national emissions intensity by 36 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030.” The challenge to achieving zero emission The world in its fight against climate change is using various means to lower carbon emissions. One way is to use renewable energy sources. However, in urban places such as Singapore, due to limited land and inconsistent solar energy, achieving zero emission with 100% renewable energy is extremely challenging. Zero-emission solution An alternative is hydrogen as a green energy source. In the Hydrogen Energy System used by SP, electricity from green sources, such as solar, is used to conduct electrolysis. The hydrogen generated from this process is bonded with special metal alloy powders to form metal hydride, compacted and stored in tanks. When electricity supply is required, the stored hydrogen from the metal hydride tanks is slowly released and converted to electricity via fuel cells. As green energy sources are used for electrolysis, this entire process of converting hydrogen to electricity is 100 per cent green, with zero carbon emission. 1 The buildings and building construction sectors combined are responsible for nearly 40% of total direct and indirect CO2 emissions (International Energy Agency). 1 Safe hydrogen storage While there have been other energy systems using hydrogen as a fuel, the key challenge of hydrogen lies in having a storage solution that is safe for deployment in highly-urbanised areas such as Singapore. The system uses special metal alloy as a storage medium to bond with hydrogen. This allows for the storage of a large volume of hydrogen at a much lower pressure over a long period of time without any deterioration. When electricity is needed, the stored hydrogen is released in a slow and regulated manner, making it safer and more compact to be stored in an urban setting. Encourages greater mix of renewable energy The Hydrogen Energy System can mitigate electricity supply fluctuations and intermittency issues – common shortcomings of renewable energy. When there is surplus renewable energy, it can be stored in the form of hydrogen and converted back to electricity when there is a deficit of renewable energy. This ensures that the grid remains stable even with a greater mix of renewable energy introduced, hence encouraging the use of green energy. SP is working with Marubeni Corporation and Tohoku University on the Hydrogen Energy System with special metal alloy storage tanks from Japan, and to customise and integrate it for use in Singapore. -Ends- 2 About SP Group SP Group is a leading energy utilities group in the Asia Pacific. It owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution businesses in Singapore and Australia, and district cooling businesses in Singapore and China. SP Group is committed to providing customers with reliable and efficient energy utilities services. About 1.5 million industrial, commercial and residential customers in Singapore benefit from SP Group’s world-class transmission, distribution and market support services. These networks are amongst the most reliable and cost-effective world-wide. SP Group also drives digital solutions to empower customers to manage their utilities, reduce consumption and save cost. For more information, please visit spgroup.com.sg or for follow us on Facebook at fb.com/SPGroupSG and on Twitter @SPGroupSG. 3

News Release SP GROUP PARTNERS CHEVRON TO OFFER ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING AT SELECTED CALTEX SERVICE STATIONS Singapore, 22 March 2021 – SP Group (SP) and Chevron Singapore Pte. Ltd., which markets the Caltex TM brand, today announced a partnership to offer fast electric vehicle (EV) charging at selected Caltex service stations, delivering on-the-go convenience to electric vehicle motorists. To be located at four of Caltex’s service stations across Singapore, the initial batch of chargers will be strategically located across the Caltex network, at Chong Pang (North), Changi (East), Jurong Spring (West) and Dunearn (Central). These Caltex service stations will be equipped with 50kW direct current (DC) fast chargers that can charge up an EV in 30 minutes, versus a few hours required by the more commonly available alternating current (AC) chargers. Three service stations will each be equipped with one 50kW direct current (DC) fast charger. The fourth, at Changi, will have two 50kW DC charging points that are designed to allow a compatible car to charge up to a speed of 100kW, provided only one car is utilising the charging points. (Refer to the annex for the addresses of this first batch of service stations.) SP and Caltex will study EV charging usage patterns and behaviour at the stations to refine and enhance accessibility and utilisation, and plan for more charging points and locations. Group Chief Executive Officer of SP, Mr. Stanley Huang, said, “We are pleased to partner Caltex in our first collaboration with a fuels and lubricants retailer. This gives EV drivers greater convenience as it accelerates the accessibility of charging locations that are incorporated in our daily activities. Our aim is to build Singapore’s largest public EV charging network and expand our integrated green mobility solutions to meet the evolving needs and sustainability goals of businesses and individuals.” "Chevron is excited to partner with SP Group to provide EV chargers at selected Caltex stations in Singapore. It is Chevron’s goal to deliver affordable, reliable, and ever-cleaner energy that enables human progress," said Mr. Law Tat Win, Chevron Singapore Country Chairman. "We 1 endeavour to continually test, learn and explore how to enhance our product and service offerings for our Singapore customers at our Caltex stations.” This SP and Caltex partnership will better serve drivers choosing electric vehicles and help achieve a lower-carbon future for Singapore. This includes Caltex’s existing commercial customers who plan to electrify their fleets. Both companies will continue to explore initiatives to meet the EV needs for private ownership and commercial use. The chargers will be installed by the second quarter of 2021 and will be incorporated on the SP Utilities mobile app for ease of use. The SP Utilities mobile app allows EV drivers to search for the availability of the nearest charging points, receive real-time updates on their charging sessions and make direct, cashless payment. -Ends- 2 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 world-wide. 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. About Chevron Singapore Chevron Singapore Pte. Ltd. markets the 85-year-young Caltex brand, which is Chevron’s customer-facing brand in Asia Pacific and parts of the Middle East and Africa. The Caltex retail network in Singapore consists of 26 Caltex service stations and StarMart-branded convenience stores. All Caltex service stations accept the CaltexGO mobile payment for fuel purchases. Products such as the all new Caltex with Techron® with Clean & Glide Technology™ petrol, Caltex Diesel with TechronD® and Havoline® motor oil are also available at all Caltex service stations. In partnership with NTUC Link, the Plus! loyalty program also enables motorists to earn 3 LinkPoints for every litre of fuel purchased at Caltex. For more information, visit www.caltex.com.sg. 3 ANNEX A: Address of service stations Address Chong Pang (North) 3700 Yishun Ring Rd, Singapore 768690 Changi (East] 78 Changi Rd, Singapore 419714 Jurong Spring (West) 100 Jurong West Ave 1, Singapore 649519 Dunearn (Central) 130 Dunearn Rd, Singapore 309436 4

News Release Daikin and SP Group Form New Joint Venture to Build Singapore’s Largest Industrial District Cooling System Singapore, 18 May 2022 – Daikin Singapore ("Daikin") and SP Group (“SP”) announced the formation of a new joint venture (JV), in conjunction with an earlier announcement by STMicroelectronics (ST) and SP to establish Singapore’s largest industrial district cooling system for ST’s Ang Mo Kio TechnoPark. The JV will build the district cooling system (DCS) which will have a cooling capacity of up to 36,000 refrigerant tonnes(RT). When completed in 2025, it will help ST achieve 20 per cent savings in cooling-related electricity consumption annually and support ST’s target of achieving carbon neutrality by 2027. Daikin and SP also signed a separate Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore the potential of district cooling in other Southeast Asian countries, starting with Indonesia. Under the MOU, Daikin and SP will combine their expertise, experience and resources to bring this sustainable cooling solution to the various markets to help lower their energy consumption and reduce their carbon footprint. The expanded collaboration between both companies signifies their commitment to empower smart, low-carbon cities across the region, and to support Singapore’s sustainability ambitions under the Singapore Green Plan 20301. “We are excited to collaborate with SP Group, and we look forward to working together closely towards greater environmental sustainability”, said Mr Yoshihiro Mineno, Daikin Industries, Ltd. Moving towards a greener, cleaner future This project aligns with Daikin’s mission to build upon Singapore's ongoing roadmap for greener buildings as well as the longer-term vision for a Singapore Smart-city that includes sustainability in its advocacy. The JV will be 70 percent owned by SP and 30 percent by Daikin. It will build the new district cooling plant for ST Ang Mo Kio (AMK) Technology Park. By centralising chilled water production, the new facility is designed to optimise chiller efficiency and deliver a 24/7 chilled water supply to meet ST’s wafer fabrication needs. In addition, Daikin will be deploying one of its most efficient 2,000-tonne HFO Chiller for this project. HFO or Hydrofluro-Olefins is the new generation of synthetic refrigerants with zero ozone depletion effect and is designed to significantly reduce the Global Warming Potential2. Group Chief Executive Officer of SP Group, Stanley Huang, said, “We are honoured to partner Daikin in this joint venture to provide district cooling to STMicroelectronics at AMK TechnoPark. We look forward to a broader collaboration in Southeast Asia with Daikin.” Reducing carbon footprint and moving towards sustainability In line with the nation’s green vision, Daikin hopes to achieve net-zero by the year 2050 by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and is constantly working towards this goal. The company plans on achieving this by making conscious changes in its entire value chain: life cycle of products, manufacturing, work processes through solution propositions, innovative technologies, and the use of IoT and AI. The ultimate goal here is to contribute toward a cleaner, safer environment to combat climate change issues and move towards a sustainable future. Daikin Singapore has been working with a keen focus on lowering its carbon footprint. As such, the company plans on leveraging its latest chiller software and optimisation expertise3 for this project. Daikin is also planning to launch other green initiatives, including a solution that uses chemical-free water treatment4 that leverages applied electrochemistry and an intelligent controller to enhance system performance, providing a sustainable and scalable solution to large building HVAC systems and industrial chiller circuits, but also saves energy, water, maintenance and chemical costs in cooling water management. Daikin fully supports our national directions and is keen to play an active role in this journey, especially in going Green, Smart and Sustainable in the Living Environment. With this project, we are excited to take another step towards our goals for a sustainable smart nation,” said Mr Liu Shaw Jiun, Daikin Airconditioning Singapore Pte Ltd. Daikin and SP first collaborated back in 2020 to bring Singapore’s first large-scale residential centralised cooling system to the upcoming Tengah HDB Town. Both companies will continue to explore future opportunities to help create energy-saving models and help Singapore and the rest of Southeast Asia move towards a resilient, sustainable future 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 Daikin Singapore In the beginning, Daikin Singapore has placed its strategic focus on HDB, building a stronger sales channel by developing Daikin Proshop and thereby differentiating itself from its competitors. With more than 50 years of history in Singapore, Daikin also drove expansion by launching differentiated products such as Remote Monitoring System (RMS), which provides energy optimization and predictive analytics. In Applied Product equipment (AP), which is mainly used in the commercial or industrial sector, it expanded sales by focusing on highly efficient products like magnetic-chiller products and airside using EC motors. Its services business was solely related to the repair and supply of spare parts and since with the acquisition of BMS Engineering, the company has started to focus on Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and Eco-Friendly Maintenance, where it aims to support green building projects. Daikin will then optimize AC equipment and other building equipment implementation before moving towards providing a full suite of services by adding Energy Management to its portfolio to manage equipment for the whole building. The expansion of Daikin technology and know-how in the cooling industry has enabled Daikin to scale up their green projects to build District Cooling Networks for Tengah and now STMicroelectronics Website: https://www.daikin.com.sg - Ends - 1https://www.greenplan.gov.sg/splash 2https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1757-899X/905/1/012070/pdf 3https://www.daikin.com.sg/building-solutions/bms/water-sideoptimisation 4https://www.daikin.com.sg/building-solutions/environmental-solutions/chemical-free-water-treatment

Consumption_Water Average consumption of Water (CuM) Premises Types Dec-24 Jan-25 Feb-25 Mar-25 Apr-25 May-25 Jun-25 Jul-25 Aug-25 Sep-25 Oct-25 Nov-25 HDB 1-Room 7.8 7.8 7.8 7.2 7.8 7.8 8.1 7.8 8.1 8.0 7.8 7.9 HDB 2-Room 9.0 9.0 9.1 8.4 9.0 9.0 9.1 9.0 9.3 9.2 8.8 9.1 HDB 3-Room 12.0 11.9 12.0 11.2 12.0 12.0 12.1 11.8 12.2 12.3 11.9 12.0 HDB 4-Room 15.1 14.9 15.2 14.3 15.3 15.1 15.4 14.9 15.4 15.6 15.1 15.3 HDB 5-Room 16.4 16.1 16.7 15.8 16.8 16.5 16.8 16.2 16.9 17.1 16.6 16.8 HDB Executive 18.1 17.9 18.7 17.8 18.8 18.4 18.7 18.2 18.8 19.2 18.4 18.8 Apartment 13.3 12.8 13.0 12.7 13.7 13.5 13.4 12.8 13.3 13.9 13.7 13.7 Terrace 25.6 24.7 25.7 24.7 25.7 25.1 25.6 25.1 26.1 26.5 26.0 26.0 Semi-Detached 30.9 30.4 30.6 29.8 31.0 30.4 30.9 30.5 32.0 32.5 31.1 31.6 Bungalow 50.2 49.8 49.4 48.6 51.5 48.4 49.7 49.3 50.9 53.6 49.6 52.7

Singapore Institute of Power and Gas Requirements and Implementation of Electric Vehicle Charging System Course Code: NEV03 COURSE OBJECTIVES This course refers to the Technical Reference for Electric Vehicle Charging System (TR 25-1:2022) Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: • Explain the setup of an EV charging system • Highlight the EV charging system requirements stated in TR 25 • Understand the role and responsibilities of a Skilled Person and Equipment Specialist • Describe the procedures in installation, testing, and commissioning of EV charging systems MAIN CONTENTS • Setup of EV charging system o Components of EV Supply Equipment (EVSE) o Types and charging modes of EV charging system • EV charging system standard TR 25 o Classification and functions of EV charging system o Technical and safety requirements for EV charging system • Understand the role and responsibilities of Skilled Person and Equipment Specialist • Installation of EV charging system o Project planning and implementation o Technical and safety considerations • Testing and Commissioning of EV charging system o Tests and checks to be conducted o Documentation to be prepared METHODOLOGY Lecture and practical session TARGET AUDIENCE Engineering and technical staff involved in the installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of EV charging stations COURSE DETAILS Duration : 7 hours Instructional Method : Face-to-face or Synchronous E-learning Certification : SIPG Certificate of Completion PDU by PE Board : Pending Additional Requirement/s : NIL COURSE FEES Full Course Fee : S$700 (before GST) For Singapore Citizens/PR/LTVP+* : S$210 (before GST) For Singapore Citizens (40 years old and above) : S$70 (before GST) Singapore Institute of Power and Gas Pte Ltd UEN: 201427065Z 2 Kallang Sector, Singapore 349277 Ver 4.0_0523 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_0523

Cents/kWh MEDIA RELEASE ELECTRICITY TARIFF REVISION FOR THE PERIOD 1 OCTOBER TO 31 DECEMBER 2018 Singapore, 29 September 2018 – For the period from 1 October to 31 December 2018, electricity tariffs will increase by an average of 2.1% or 0.48 cent per kWh compared to the previous quarter. This is mainly due to the higher cost of natural gas for electricity generation compared to the previous quarter. For households, the electricity tariff will increase from 23.65 to 24.13 cents per kWh for 1 October to 31 December 2018. The average monthly electricity bill for families living in four-room HDB flats will increase by $1.76 (see Appendix 3 for the average monthly electricity bill for different household types). 25.00 24.00 23.00 22.00 21.00 20.00 19.00 18.00 17.00 16.00 Quarterly Household Electricity Tariff 23.65 22.15 21.39 21.56 20.72 20.20 20.30 Jan - Mar '17 Apr - Jun '17 Jul - Sep '17 Oct - Dec '17 Jan - Mar '18 Apr - Jun '18 Jul - Sep '18 Oct - Dec '18 24.13 SP Group reviews the electricity tariffs quarterly based on guidelines set by the Energy Market Authority (EMA), the electricity industry regulator. The tariffs given in Appendix 1 have been approved by the EMA. Issued by: SP Group 2 Kallang Sector Singapore 349277 www.spgroup.com.sg Appendix 1 ELECTRICITY TARIFFS FROM 1 OCTOBER 2018 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 kWh charge, ¢/kWh Peak period (7.00am to 11.00pm) Off-peak period (11.00pm to 7.00am) Reactive power Charge ¢/chargeable kVARh HIGH TENSION LARGE (HTL) SUPPLIES Contracted Capacity Charge $/kW/month Uncontracted Capacity Charge $/chargeable kW/month kWh charge, ¢/kWh Peak period (7.00am to 11.00pm) Off-peak period (11.00pm to 7.00am) Reactive power Charge ¢/chargeable kVARh EXTRA HIGH TENSION (EHT) SUPPLIES Contracted Capacity Charge $/kW/month Uncontracted Capacity Charge $/chargeable kW/month kWh charge, ¢/kWh Peak period (7.00am to 11.00pm) Off-peak period (11.00pm to 7.00am) Reactive power Charge ¢/chargeable kVARh Existing Tariff (without GST) New Tariff (without GST) New Tariff (with 7% GST) 23.65 24.13 25.82 23.65 24.13 25.82 8.58 8.58 9.18 12.87 12.87 13.77 21.27 21.71 23.23 12.65 13.27 14.20 0.59 0.59 0.63 8.58 8.58 9.18 12.87 12.87 13.77 21.05 21.49 22.99 12.64 13.26 14.19 0.59 0.59 0.63 7.68 7.68 8.22 11.52 11.52 12.33 20.12 20.57 22.01 12.54 13.15 14.07 0.48 0.48 0.51 Appendix 2 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 power generation. b) Network costs (paid to SP PowerAssets): This fee is reviewed annually. c) Market Support Services Fee (paid to SP Services): This fee is reviewed annually. 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 2018 TARIFF Market Admin & PSO Fee (No Change) 0.05¢/kWh (<1%) MSS Fee (No Change) 0.40¢/kWh (1.7%) Network Costs (No Change) 5.31¢/kWh (22.0%) Energy Costs (Increase by 0.44¢/kWh) 18.37¢/kWh (76.1%) Appendix 3 AVERAGE MONTHLY ELECTRICITY BILLS OF DOMESTIC CUSTOMERS (TARIFF WEF 1 OCTOBER 2018) Types of Premises Average monthly consumption per Customer Average Monthly Bill New Average Monthly Bill Average Change in Monthly Bill HDB 1 Room HDB 2 Room HDB 3 Room HDB 4 Room HDB 5 Room HDB Executive Apartment Terrace Semi-Detached Bungalow Average kWh $(a) $(b) $(b-a) % 134.50 31.81 32.45 0.64 2.0 182.64 43.20 44.07 0.87 2.0 271.09 64.11 65.41 1.30 2.0 366.75 86.74 88.50 1.76 2.0 425.06 100.53 102.57 2.04 2.0 520.36 123.07 125.56 2.49 2.0 516.80 122.22 124.70 2.48 2.0 886.96 209.77 214.02 4.25 2.0 1,168.55 276.36 281.97 5.61 2.0 2,346.08 554.85 566.11 11.26 2.0 433.54 102.53 104.61 2.08 2.0

News Release JTC AND SP GROUP TO DEVELOP AND OPERATE SINGAPORE’S FIRST SMART GRID FOR BUSINESS PARKS AT PUNGGOL DIGITAL DISTRICT Partnership will help the District optimise energy consumption, reduce carbon footprint and save cost for businesses and consumers Singapore, 31 October 2018 – A Smart Grid system that provides green energy and increases energy efficiency will serve businesses and consumers in the upcoming Punggol Digital District (PDD). JTC and SP Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the Smart Grid at the Asia Clean Energy Summit 2018 today, witnessed by Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Masagos Zulkifli. This partnership will drive the design of smart energy solutions comprising the areas of renewable energy and electric mobility, that will be integrated with the Open Digital Platform in the District, announced in July this year. 2. Under the MoU, JTC and SP Group will develop and implement a Smart Grid within PDD. Companies in PDD can look forward to adopting clean sources of energy, such as solar energy generated from building roofs, and take advantage of new technologies, such as electric vehicle charging and smart metering. Through the Smart Grid, about 1,700 tonnes of carbon emissions could be reduced per year, equivalent to taking 270 cars off the road. 3. The Smart Grid will be integrated with the Open Digital Platform, allowing communication and interaction with other building systems in the District, such as the District Cooling System (DCS) and the Building Management System (BMS). For instance, on a hot sunny day, the Smart Grid will register an increase in electricity consumption as the air conditioning systems consume more energy to maintain the temperature in the building. It automatically sends a signal to the Open Digital Platform, which detects the specific rooms where the temperature has increased. The Open Digital Platform then activates the Building Management System within the building to lower the blinds in those rooms, reducing heat gain and conserving energy. 1 4. JTC’s Assistant Chief Executive Officer, Mr. David Tan, said, “Beyond utilities and technologies, it is about giving the community the data and tools to make informed decisions about their energy consumption, be it adopting clean sources of energy or optimising usage to reduce costs. Aggregated data on energy consumption from the Smart Grid will be made available for academics, researchers, start-ups and enterprises to encourage innovation in the domains of clean energy and energy management.” 5. Mr Goh Chee Kiong, Head, Strategic Development of SP Group said, “SP Group is committed to design and implement smart energy solutions, driven by our deep energy integration and digital capabilities. We are pleased to work with JTC to help businesses in the Punggol Digital District save cost and go green through our innovative smart grid.” 6. At the forefront of Singapore’s Smart Nation push, PDD is envisioned to be a vibrant and inclusive district where cutting-edge technology and social innovation transform the way we work, live, learn and play in the future. PDD will house key growth sectors such as digital and cybersecurity, and will also be the first district in Singapore to be fully integrated with Internet of Things systems from the ground up. This infrastructure will create conducive testbed environments for businesses and entrepreneurs, allowing them to thrive in a digital economy, while the enhanced experience brought about by the digitalisation will provide a sustainable and connected environment for the community. The first buildings in District are expected to be completed by 2023. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 About JTC Set up in 1968, JTC is the lead government agency responsible for the planning and development of industrial infrastructure to support and catalyse the growth of industries and enterprises in Singapore. Landmark projects by JTC include the Jurong Industrial Estate; the Jurong Island for energy and chemical industries; business and specialised parks such as the International and Changi Business Parks, Seletar Aerospace Park and Tuas Biomedical Park; a work-live-play-&-learn development called one-north; next generation districts including Jurong Innovation District and the Punggol Digital District, as well as the Jurong Rock Caverns, Southeast Asia’s first commercial underground storage facility for liquid hydrocarbons. JTC also develops innovative space such as the JTC Surface Engineering Hub, JTC MedTech Hub, JTC Food Hub @ Senoko, and TimMac @ Kranji which incorporate innovative features and shared infrastructure and services to enable industrialists to start their operations quickly and enhance productivity. For more information on JTC and its products and services, please visit www.jtc.gov.sg. About SP Group SP Group is a leading energy utilities group in the Asia Pacific. It owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution businesses in Singapore and Australia, and district cooling businesses in Singapore and China. SP Group is committed to providing customers with reliable and efficient energy utilities services. About 1.5 million industrial, commercial and residential customers in Singapore benefit from SP Group’s world-class transmission, distribution and market support services. These networks are amongst the most reliable and cost-effective world-wide. SP Group also drives digital solutions to empower customers to manage their utilities, reduce consumption and save cost. For more information, please visit spgroup.com.sg or for follow us on Facebook at fb.com/SPGroupSG and on Twitter @SPGroupSG. 3

Free N95 masks in kits for every home BY ADRIAN LIM E VERY household here will receive three N95 face masks, as part of a nation-wide push to get individuals to think about being prepared for emergencies, such as haze crises and flu pandemics. The 3M brand foldable masks are packed in a “Stay Prepared” kit that will also contain instructions in four languages on how to put them on, and useful emergency contact numbers. A total of 1.2 million kits will be delivered to homes between today and next Monday. The initiative is led by Temasek Cares, a non-profit philantrophic arm under Temasek Holdings, in partnership with Singapore Power and Singapore Post. Temasek Cares will be pumping in $4 million from its $40 million war chest, called the Temasek Emergency Preparedness Fund, for the mask distribution programme. The fund was set up earlier this year to help Singaporeans prepare and deal with emergencies. Last month, a $1.5 million project to train 60 therapists to help children deal with traumatic situations, such as accidents, was also launched. Richard Magnus, chairman of Temasek Cares, said the kits will give households an “initial stock” of masks to encourage them to plan their own contingencies. “It’s a habit of mind we want to prompt... Last June, there was a severe haze that impacted Singapore... we need to be prepared,” said Mr Magnus. The Asean Specialised Meteorological Centre expects this year’s haze to be worse than last year’s. This is because of lower than usual rainfall expected from now till October in parts of the region and the El Nino weather pattern, which is linked to drought, said reports. Being prepared earlier will also prevent a repeat of last June, when people scrambled to stock up on face masks. An additional 17,000 kits will also be delivered to over 140 charity homes, and another 300,000 have been prepared on standby for needy families. Mary Abishagam, 57, a senior administrative assistant with Singapore Power, said she will be volunteering an extra three hours every day, on top of her regular work, to help pack the kits for delivery. “It’s going to be challenging, but we will manage... We are getting people prepared and not many people have thought of keeping masks in their homes,” she said cheerily. Members of the public who wish to get more information about the delivery of the kits can call a hotline, 1800-738-2000, from today until May 24, between 8am and 8pm daily. adrianl@sph.com.sg

B4 HOME | THE STRAITS TIMES | THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2019 | SP Group launches e-car charging points First batch of 38 points at eight sites near food centres; firm aims to roll out 1,000 by 2020 Christopher Tan Senior Transport Correspondent Energy provider SP Group has rolled out its first batch of electric vehicle charging points, in time for ride-hailing firm Grab to plug into a fleet of electric cars. The 38 points – 19 43 kilowatt (kw) alternate current (AC) chargers and 19 50kw direct current (DC) chargers – are able to power up a mid-sized electric car within an hour, compared with six to eight hours via household chargers. SP said yesterday the points are at eight locations across the island, with all sited near food centres to allow drivers to take a break while their cars are being juiced up. They are the first of 1,000 charging points SP aims to launch by 2020. About one-quarter of the total will be DC chargers. Users can locate and access available charging points via the SP app, which can be downloaded from the iTunes App Store and Google Play. The app alerts users when charging is completed, and facilitates payment via DBS and POSB cards. Other cards will be included soon, SP said. The AC system will charge a midsized car in 45 to 60 minutes, while the DC charger will do so within half an hour or so. SP said it plans to introduce 350kw chargers, which can provide a full charge in about 15 minutes, “over the next few years”. Currently, rates are 41.4 and 47.3 cents per kilowatt hour for its AC and DC chargers, respectively. At these rates, SP said drivers will see at least 50 per cent cost savings compared with those who drive comparable petrol-powered models. But The Straits Times understands Grab will have discounted rates for drivers of its electric fleet. The company is expected to take delivery of 20 Hyundai Kona Electric crossovers this month. These cars – with a range in excess of 400km on a full charge – are part of 200 units Grab has ordered. The ride-hailing firm announced last August that it would introduce the cars as part of a partnership with SP Group. When contacted, Hyundai agent Komoco would only say it had sold some Kona Electric cars to Grab and ComfortDelGro. It will unveil the car at the Singapore Motorshow today. With seven new battery-powered models due to be launched here this year, the percentage of electric cars is set to rise from its currently negligible share of less than 0.1 per cent. But industry watchers said consumers – the vast majority of whom live in high-rises – will consider switching only when a sizeable public charging network is in place. SP Group chief executive Wong Kim Yin said SP’s charging network will “encourage a wider adoption of green mobility in Singapore, and enable drivers to save”. christan@sph.com.sg SCAN TO WATCH How to use SP Group’s electric vehicle charging point. http://str.sg/charge SP Group’s high-speed electric vehicle charging points, consisting of 19 43kilowatt (kw) alternate current chargers and 19 50kw direct current chargers, are able to charge a mid-sized electric car within an hour. ST PHOTO: CHRISTOPHER TAN Source: The Straits Times © Singapore Press Holdings Limited. Permission required for reproduction.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2013 MONEY B11 One man demonstrated ‘outstanding leadership’ in searching for solutions to the energy sector’s manpower challenges, while an organisation made a sustained effort in promoting energy awareness among youth. Another organisation received special mention for rallying youth around energy causes. The Straits Times speaks to the inaugural winners of the Singapore Energy Award, which honours those who have made transformational changes in the energy sector, and finds out what fuels their passion. Energy Matters A series brought to you by the Energy Market Authority Powered by pure passion SINGAPORE Power’s (SP) senior adviser Quek Poh Huat lays the ground rules at the start of the interview. “This isn’t about me, okay? The Singapore Energy Award belongs to the company. I was just fortunate to be here to oversee all this,” says the 67-year-old, ironically also the inaugural winner of the Individual category of this year’s awards. Mr Quek was appointed a director of SP Ltd in 2001 and became the group chief executive of SP from May 2004. He stepped down in January last year but is still on the frontline of addressing the sector’s manpower crisis. He recently chaired the Power Sector Manpower Taskforce (PSMT) to develop recommendations for building manpower capabilities for Singapore’s power sector. The challenges it highlighted included the ageing technical workforce and the difficulty of attracting and retaining younger Singaporeans (see previous story). “At Singapore Power (SP), the average age of our workers is 43. And as the workforce ages, we need them to be replaced. We also want to ensure know-how is transferred,” he said. “Working in the power sector is not seen as easy. People think that they will have to deal with harsh working conditions – having to be in substations and being on the ground. “But these conditions aren’t always harsh. We also need to make people understand the opportunities.” Mr Quek is no stranger to challenging situations. When SP introduced integrated billing for power, water and waste removal over 2000 and 2001, a computer glitch meant some households did not receive a bill for a year, then got them all at once. “It took 12 months to correct the faults,” he recalls. “We had to work out instalment schemes. I even went to Parliament to explain to the MPs how to trickle down the information to their concerned constituents.” Mr Quek was also under heat when, in 2004, the country experienced two outages. The first, in April, lasted 59 minutes and knocked out electricity supply to about 80,000 homes. The second, in June, left 30 per cent of the island in the dark for close to two hours. “Since then, most of the outages have been minor. Touch wood!” he says. Despite being in the sector just nine years, Mr Quek’s list of contributions to it is long. Under his watch, SP has become one of the largest energy utility companies in the Asia Pacific with revenues of $8.97 billion in financial year 2012/2013. He has also been developing capabilities within the industry and addressing the sector’s talent crunch through a variety of measures, including cultivating a close relationship with the unions. His efforts earned him the NTUC May Day Award – Medal of Commendation (Gold) in May last year. Mr RKS Nachiappan, general-secretary of the Union of Power & Gas Employees, says Mr Quek put in place more frequent meetings – both formal and casual – to understand the challenges and issues. “He has a real soft spot for the low-income group, and knows training is the best way to help make their lives better,” Mr Nachiappan adds. In 2010, Mr Quek was heavily involved in implementing an industry-wide Work Skills Qualification (WSQ) System and even before re-employment of older workers was legislated, SP put such a scheme in place. Mr Quek also lent his support to bond-free scholarships for power workers and mooted the idea of the Singapore Power Heartware Fund to help the needy elderly in our community. “The three most important ENERGY WARRIORS Singapore Power’s senior adviser Quek Poh Huat with a mural of the Singapore night skyline behind him at the SP offices. The 67-year-old is the inaugural winner of the Individual category of the Singapore Energy Award. PHOTO: EDWARD TEO FOR THE STRAITS TIMES things in my life are family, friends and faith. I follow that when dealing with the union, staff, new recruits and retirees. We are a family, Singapore Power,” Mr Quek says. Now retired, Mr Quek’s focus will be on the Singapore Power Training Institute (SPTI). It currently conducts about 200 training sessions under 70 programmes annually covering areas such as electricity and gas network operations, business continuity management, and safety and power quality. His plan is to retain the expertise present in the industry by inviting retired power workers back to teach. He also sees room for Singapore to share what it knows with the region. “Singapore has invested so much and learnt hard lessons developing its know-how. This can A LOVE for Lego was what drew 22-year-old Rochelle Hung to the National University of Singapore’s student organisation Energy Carta. Earlier this year, Energy Carta organised an event called Changing the Game, which visualised energy usage through the use of Lego bricks. Ms Hung, a major in Project and Facility Management at NUS’ School of Design and Environment (SDE), heard about it through a department e-mail blast. A long-time lover of Lego, she signed up. “I was determined to understand more about the energy field, especially sustainability, and be able to plan the future that I want to be in, that is, one with smart and sustainable buildings,” she recalls. Ms Hung eventually became one of the student leaders of Energy Carta, which has earned a Special Mention Award in the Organisation category of the inaugural Singapore Energy Award. Energy Carta, which draws part of its name from the ancient historical document Magna Carta, or Latin for “great charter”, was founded by 30-year-old NUS alumnus Yujun Chean in 2008. The then final-year engineering student had been working with a Silicon Valley start-up and attending classes at Stanford University under a year-long NUS student programme, when he saw former US vice-president Al Gore deliver a landmark speech ahead of the screening of his documentary An Inconvenient Truth. Separately, he also attended a conference by a now-defunct Stanford organisation that convinced him students could make a difference. Back at NUS, it dawned on him that he could do something similar. “I penned down names of prominent individuals within the be packaged and exported,” he says. Also a priority is to ensure that Singapore continues “keeping the lights on”. Singaporeans experience an average of just 25 seconds of outage a year. “And there is just a 0.01 per cent chance of a blackout. That’s the best in the world,” he says, beaming. It is a long way to have come for a man who remembers running through back lanes barefoot, electric trams in Orchard Road and calling it a night when daylight ended. “The next 20 years will also be dramatically different from how it is now,” he said, adding that the priority is finding the people who can keep things humming while also handling areas like electric cars and smart grids. “We cannot afford to fail.” Senoko is on the cutting edge of various energy innovations, including adopting and testing electric vehicles. PHOTO: ELECTRIC VEHICLE TASKFORCE Undergrads’ ‘great charter’ for environment Youth organisation Energy Carta, founded by NUS alumnus Yujun Chean (front row, left) in 2008, is one of the three inaugural winners of the Singapore Energy Award. Energy Carta has raised more than $170,000 in sponsorships from corporations such as PowerSeraya, Chevron, Sembcorp, Singapore Airlines and UOL. PHOTO: YUJUN CHEAN, ENERGY CARTA clean-tech world,” he recalls. “I also tried to get my friends excited about creating a student-run conference as a final year project.” In the end, an event he thought would simply allow him to “leave school with a bang” ended up having a much greater impact. First, Professor Chou Siaw Kiang, executive director of the NUS Energy Studies Institute, encouraged him not to set up the organisation as a Stanford offshoot but as an independent Singapore-rooted organisation. Then, the Economic Development Board (EDB) threw in its support and the Energy Market Authority (EMA) agreed to make Energy Carta its youth partner at the inaugural Singapore International Energy Week in 2008. “This gave us a lot of credibility when we were pitching for support, speakers and funding, and accelerated our growth curve,” says Mr Chean. What resulted was the Asian Youth Energy Summit in 2008, which became the largest student-led energy conference in Singapore, attracting over 500 participants and featuring 30 industry speakers. The following year, Energy Carta added the Chevron Case Challenge, where 97 teams vied to develop the best 20-year energy plan for a fictional city. A year later, the winner of the Singapore round of the Cleantech Open Global Ideas Competition was flown to the United States for the global leg of the competition. Energy Carta has raised more than $170,000 in sponsorships from corporations such as PowerSeraya, Chevron, Sembcorp, Singapore Airlines and UOL. “These funds have enabled us to organise large-scale events, reaching well over a thousand participants,” says Mr Chean. “The belief is that while most people may not be intrinsically keen to solve climate change, they may indirectly do so by building a career in the sector, and Energy Carta aims to get them started on that path,” he explains. Senoko’s activities to engage the young IT IS a Saturday but one of Senoko Energy’s vice-presidents is at Woodgrove Secondary School helping staff to develop an education module for next year and exploring how the school can become more energy-efficient. Woodgrove Secondary is one of 18 schools that has been adopted by Singapore’s largest power generation company as part of the NEA Corporate and School Partnership Programme (Casp). Senoko offers the schools training attachments, plant tours and project sponsorship among other things, and Mr Kwong Kok Chan has made it his personal mission to work with them. “When I first started in 2004, I saw it as just part of my job. Now I can’t differentiate between work and personal interest,” says the 60-year-old, an engineering graduate from the University of Malaya. “The students treat me like an uncle, and I’ve also learnt from the way they see things. One Admiralty student even challenged me, asking why Singapore didn’t harness electricity from lightning. I had no idea what to say!” It is people like Mr Kwong that Senoko Energy president and chief executive officer Brendan Wauters credit for the company’s win in the Organisation category of the inaugural Singapore Energy Awards. “The award reflects the continued and consistent efforts we have put in over the past decade,” he says. “A lot of people like Mr Kwong are instrumental to what we have done. Mr Kwong loves to interact with students and their teachers. His passion is infectious.” But Casp is only one of many community outreach activities undertaken by Senoko, the only power generation company located in the north of Singapore. “Being in the north, we are closer to residential areas, so it important that we have a relationship with our neighbouring communities,” explains Mr Wauters. Senoko has also partnered with the PUB to adopt Sungei Sembawang and help make young people aware of the need for water conservation. In 2012, the company launched the Senoko Sustainability Challenge, which challenged students from primary schools to junior colleges to come up with solutions to environmental problems. “It aims to create awareness of the importance of sustainability in general and climate change in particular among the younger generation, who are ultimately the ones who can impact future outcomes the most,” says Mr Wauters. A total of 120 teams from 52 schools participated this year. Senoko, which started in 1975, has, through the years, delivered several firsts. In 1991, it became the first power generation company to import natural gas into Singapore from Malaysia. It was a landmark moment, representing the nation’s first step away from liquid fuel. Senoko was also the first to use combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) technology in 1995. Being able to fire with either natural gas or fuel oil or a mix of both translated into about 10 per cent in energy efficiency gains and cleaner emissions. Senoko was also the first company to take the 3R principles of reduce, reuse and recycle to a new level: Its “repowering” approach so far has resulted in a more than 40 per cent drop in carbon intensity over 1990 levels. Senoko is still on the cutting edge of other innovations, including adopting and testing electric vehicles. “Power companies are often seen as part of the problem in terms of the environment, but in Singapore, we can say we have become part of the solution,” says Mr Wauters.