Commentary: Singapore cannot import its way to energy security
Why it matters: Singapore must develop indigenous energy solutions to avoid reliance on volatile global energy markets.
- Alvin Chew of the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies emphasizes that the Iran war has reframed energy transition as an issue of energy security, not just climate.
- Singapore faces the challenge of rethinking its energy strategy, as importing its way to energy security is not a viable long-term solution.
The Iran war has shifted the focus of energy transition for Singapore from a climate plan to an urgent matter of energy security, according to Alvin Chew of the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies. This highlights the critical need for Singapore to re-evaluate its energy strategy beyond simple importation.
