Singapore simplifies energy guidelines as regional grid development moves ahead

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Updated 02 November 2021
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Singapore simplifies energy guidelines as regional grid development moves ahead

  • The Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) are market-based instruments that certify how electricity is generated

DUBAI: Singapore plans to standardize guidelines for renewable energy certificates as part of its efforts to decarbonize its power sector and develop a regional grid, Reuters reported.

The Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) are market-based instruments that certify how electricity is generated. Each certificate represents one megawatt-hour (MWh) of electricity that was generated and delivered to the grid using renewable energy sources.

Speaking at the Asian Clean Energy Summit, Tan See Leng, the minister for manpower and the second minister for trade and industry, said these guidelines will help Singapore and the region deploy renewable energy resources.

"The growth of a regional grid presents opportunities across the renewable energy value chain, and can leverage our current renewable energy ecosystem," said Tan.

The guidelines are the first of their kind in Southeast Asia and define which renewable energy sources — such as solar, wind and biomass — may be used to generate renewable energy certificates.


Closing Bell: Saudi main index closes in red at 10,906

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Closing Bell: Saudi main index closes in red at 10,906

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index dipped on Tuesday, losing 77.62 points, or 0.71 percent, to close at 10,906.44.

The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR3.95 billion ($1.05 billion), as 36 of the listed stocks advanced, while 226 retreated.

The MSCI Tadawul Index decreased, down 8.78 points or 0.59 percent, to close at 1,480.07.

The Kingdom’s parallel market Nomu lost 223.18 points, or 0.96 percent, to close at 23,095.58. This comes as 19 of the listed stocks advanced, while 46 retreated.

The best-performing stock was National Medical Care Co., with its share price up by 3.88 percent to SR128.40.

Other top performers included SHL Finance Co., which saw its share price rise by 3.09 percent to SR16.70, and Saudi Steel Pipe Co., which saw a 2.72 percent increase to SR38.56.

On the downside, the worst performer of the day was Saudi Enaya Cooperative Insurance Co., whose share price fell by 9.98 percent to SR7.22.

Saudi Fisheries Co. and Arabian Contracting Services Co. also saw declines, with their shares dropping by 9.33 percent and 6.88 percent to SR48.60 and SR107, respectively.

On the announcement front, Alkhorayef Water and Power Technologies Co. has announced it has been awarded a significant contract by the Jeddah Amana Municipality to carry out the operation and cleaning of stormwater and surface water networks.

The contract, valued at SR108.46 million, pertains to work in the sub-municipalities of South and Al-Malisa under project number 19979.

The scope of work will be carried out over a duration of 60 calendar months. According to a bourse filing, the financial impact of this award is expected to be recognized starting in the third quarter of 2026, with further updates to be provided following the finalization of the signed agreement.

The AWPT’s share price reached SR116, marking a 1.94 percent decrease on the main market.