Singapore and Japan strengthen ties with a new framework to boost collaboration in clean energy, sustainability, and climate action.
The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) of Singapore and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan signed a new Energy, Sustainability and Climate Change Cooperation Framework on 15 March 2026.
The agreement was signed by Tan See Leng, Singapore’s Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science & Technology, and Akazawa Ryosei, Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry. The signing marks a step forward in strengthening bilateral cooperation in clean energy and climate-related initiatives.
Under the framework, both countries will expand collaboration in key areas such as cross-border electricity imports, low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia, and carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS). Other areas include civil nuclear energy, liquefied natural gas (LNG), advanced power grid systems, and offshore wind energy.
The cooperation will involve policy exchanges, business facilitation, and financial collaboration. Both sides will also work on harmonising standards, regulations, and certification processes to support smoother implementation of projects.
In addition, Singapore and Japan aim to encourage industry players and financial institutions to invest in low-carbon energy projects. This includes supporting the development of supply chains and technologies needed for cleaner energy pathways.
The framework builds on the strong partnership between Singapore and Japan in energy transition and sustainability. Both countries have been working closely on decarbonisation efforts and are committed to achieving their long-term climate goals.
Officials said the collaboration will help reduce emissions, especially in sectors that are harder to decarbonise, such as heavy industry and power generation. It also supports both countries’ ambitions to reach net-zero emissions in the future.
The new agreement highlights the growing importance of international partnerships in addressing climate change and advancing sustainable energy solutions in the region.
Source: MTI
