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Sharanya Pillai

Sharanya Pillai

ENERGY CORRESPONDENT

Sharanya Pillai is a correspondent covering the regional energy market, with a special interest in clean energy trade in Asean and the rise of nuclear power. She has also penned opinion pieces and the weekend column Off Tangent, covering the weird and wonderful in science, psychology and beyond.

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The move follows the Republic’s latest award of 200 megawatts in new data capacity.

Singapore launches liquid cooling standard for data centres in tropical climate

2026-08-28T04:41:17.000Z
Vertical solar panels integrated into buildings are cited as one of several examples of green pathways that data centres can adopt.
THINKING ALOUD

Singapore’s new data centres must use renewables. Can they overcome the hurdles?

2026-08-26T23:00:00.000Z
The State of the Energy Transition survey is conducted annually by the Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore

Data centres expected to add pressure on Singapore’s energy supply: survey

2026-08-26T09:30:00.000Z
Pulau Bukom (pictured) will be part of the new island, which could be tapped for advanced manufacturing.

Singapore’s new Western island offers real opportunity to create ‘next-generation energy hub’: analysts

2026-08-24T12:33:40.000Z
DBS’ Han Kwee Juan says feasible, bankable and scalable business models are needed to mobilise the capital needed for the Asean Power Grid.

‘Not charity’: Asean Power Grid promises shared benefits, says DBS executive

2026-08-21T12:50:24.000Z
The momentum behind the rise in issuances reflects the status of nuclear energy “as a forward-looking investment category”, says a Sustainable Fitch report.

Nuclear energy-linked green bond issuance accelerated since 2024: report

2026-08-18T12:51:53.000Z
The energy and urban solutions provider incurred S$155 million in transaction costs related to its acquisition of Australian energy provider Alinta.

Sembcorp raises interim dividend despite 72% H1 profit slide to S$150 million on Alinta deal costs

2026-08-13T00:46:32.000Z
Sembcorp will develop a 2.2 gigawatt-peak floating solar system at Linggiu Reservoir, with up to 4.3 gigawatt-hours of battery energy storage.

Singapore grants approvals to import 900 MW of Malaysian solar power, including from Linggiu Reservoir facility

2026-08-07T09:00:00.000Z
Seatrium’s revenue for the first half ended Jun 30 is up 4.7% at S$5.6 billion; of this, S$4.2 billion comes from the oil and gas business.

Seatrium more than doubles H1 net profit, sees Iran war driving demand for floating LNG solutions

2026-07-31T00:18:11.000Z
Sembcorp’s investment will support Aster Power’s “next phase of growth”, which includes strengthening its power, steam and renewable energy capabilities, both companies said in a press release.

Sembcorp to purchase 20% stake in clean power unit of Singapore refiner Aster

2026-07-29T11:21:51.000Z
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