EMA calls for proposals on geothermal feasibility study

The study will assess technical, environmental and commercial viability of next-generation geothermal systems.

The Energy Market Authority (EMA) has issued a request for proposal (RFP) for a feasibility study to assess the technical, environmental and commercial viability of deploying next-generation geothermal energy systems in Singapore.

This comes as a part of efforts to support energy resilience and decarbonisation of the power sector in the country.

EMA said conventional geothermal systems that typically use heat, steam, or hot water are generally deployed in geologically active regions, such as volcanic zones, and it is unlikely that Singapore has such resources.

However, the authority noted that developments in geothermal technologies have created new possibilities for using subsurface heat for electricity generation, heating and cooling applications.

According to EMA, the feasibility study will also identify areas for further assessment and propose policy frameworks for potential geothermal projects.

The study will build on a nationwide non-invasive geophysical survey commissioned by EMA in 2024, which is aimed at identifying areas where geothermal resources may be present.

EMA said both initiatives are intended to provide a basis for assessing Singapore’s geothermal energy potential and inform future policy decisions on possible deployment.

The consultant for the study is expected to be appointed in 2026, with the duration depending on the scope and complexity of the work proposed.

Interested parties may submit proposals by 29 June, 4 p.m.