REACH (Telegram) 132 -  What are your views on Singapore’s response to the evolving situation in the Middle East?

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02 Apr 2026 (10am - 7pm)

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[2/4/2026 6:35 pm] REACH Singapore: 📢 Topic 📢

In a video message released on 2 April 2026, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced that some support measures in this year’s Budget will be brought forward to provide earlier relief and cushion the Middle East conflict’s impact on Singapore households and businesses. He also announced the convening of a ministerial committee to coordinate a national response, and warned of “severe consequences” if Middle Eastern energy sources and supply routes remain constrained for an extended period.

💬 What are your views on Singapore’s response to the evolving situation in the Middle East?

📌  Homefront Crisis Ministerial Committee

The Homefront Crisis Ministerial Committee has been convened to coordinate our national response to the situation. The committee will be chaired by Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam, with Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong as adviser. It has begun updating contingency plans and developing new ones in the light of unprecedented developments. 

📌 Strengthen Energy and Supply Chain Resilience

PM highlighted that Singapore is taking active steps to strengthen Singapore’s energy and supply chain resilience. Refineries and chemical companies are scaling back production, and firms sourcing supplies beyond the Middle East. Liquified natural gas (LNG) importers are also securing alternative supplies from global producers. The Government is also strengthening longer-term resilience by deepening energy partnerships. 

📌 Support for Households and Businesses

PM also highlighted support measures for households and businesses. He noted that the support measures announced in this year’s Budget are being rolled out, which include additional U-Save rebates to help households cope with higher electricity costs. Given the spike in oil prices and the uncertain outlook, he announced that the Government will do more to enhance existing measures. Targeted support will also be provided to sectors that are more severely affected, with more details to be announced in Parliament next week.

📌 Collective Action from Businesses and Households

PM pointed out that Singapore must be prepared for further escalation in the coming days and weeks, as additional strikes remain a risk, along with the possibility of other groups joining the fray, opening new fronts and widening the conflict. More fundamentally even after the US eventually ends its military campaign, the geopolitical situation in the Middle East will have been adversely affected, he said. 

PM called for Singaporeans to continue to look out for one another, act responsibly, and stay united as one society. He urged businesses and households to take practical steps to strengthen our national resilience by conserving energy and reducing unnecessary consumption and waste, stressing that national resilience depends not just on government action but also collective effort.

He added that while Singapore cannot be insulated from such global upheavals, it has the plans and capabilities to navigate this, as it has done in the past shocks such as the Asian financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. “We have built strong foundations – sound finances, diversified supply chains, a strong tripartite partnership, and a cohesive society. These are not abstract strengths. They are what will carry us through,” he said.

👉 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/govt-to-bring-forward-budget-measures-provide-targeted-support-to-cushion-wars-impact-pm-wong

👉 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/lawrence-wong-iran-war-ministerial-committee-energy-6033151

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[2/4/2026 6:41 pm] Jun Ming: Subsidies in household electricity

[2/4/2026 7:00 pm] REACH Singapore: [ Poll : I am confident that the Singapore Government has the right strategies in place to successfully deal with the challenges emerging from the Middle East conflict. ]

- Strongly agree

- Agree

- Neutral

- Disagree

- Strongly disagree

[2/4/2026 7:00 pm] REACH Singapore: [ Poll : I am confident that Singapore will emerge stronger from this crisis. ]

- Strongly agree

- Agree

- Neutral

- Disagree

- Strongly disagree

[2/4/2026 7:04 pm] Khai Mun L.: But give how much and how long, that's the question..

[2/4/2026 7:17 pm] REACH Singapore: Dear Contributors,

Please take a moment to participate in our polls and share your opinion. The poll questions are pinned for easy reference and your vote is anonymous. 

We look forward to hearing your thoughts on today’s topic!

💬 What are your views on Singapore’s response to the evolving situation in the Middle East?

Thank you.

Megan

[2/4/2026 7:31 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

1. To ensure meeting immediate energy needs:-

The following alternative sourcing will be needed to replace the loss from Middle East :-

a. LNG needed to fire up our infrastructure electricity - to power home, offices, industrial, commercial and government facilities.

b. Petrol, Diesel, biofuels, SAF - to power vehicles, ships and airplanes.

[2/4/2026 7:33 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

1a. To replace the lost in LNG from Qatar:-

There are the following alternatives:-

Source:- Google AI 

The United States, Australia, and Qatar are the world's top exporters of liquefied natural gas (LNG), commanding the majority of the global market as of 2025–2026. Other significant providers include Russia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Nigeria, Oman, Canada, and Mexico, with emerging projects in Africa and the Middle East also contributing to supply. 

 IEA – International Energy Agency +2

Key LNG Providing Countries (Exporters)

United States: As of 2025, the leading exporter with the highest capacity (approx. 102.3 million metric tons per year), notably supplying the EU.

Australia: A top exporter, particularly key for supplying Asia, including Japan, South Korea, and Singapore.

Qatar: A major global supplier, with significant capacity and expanding projects, frequently supplying Europe and Asia.

Russia: A major supplier despite geopolitical tensions, maintaining high capacity.

Malaysia & Indonesia: Key Southeast Asian exporters.

Nigeria & Oman: Key exporters in the MENA and West African regions.

Canada & Mexico: Emerging as major North American suppliers with significant projects in development. 

 IEA – International Energy Agency +6

Key Regional Supply Dynamics

MENA Region: Middle East and North Africa supplied roughly 29% of global LNG in 2022, per the International Group of Liquefied Natural Gas Importers (GIIGNL).

Europe Suppliers: The EU heavily relies on the US, Qatar, and Norway.

Asia Suppliers: Australia is the leading exporter to Japan, South Korea, and Singapore. 

[2/4/2026 7:45 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

1. Australia is our top LNG exporter, we should see how much more Australia can ramp up for us to replace loss in Qatar supply.

2. We should also try to ramp up more supply from Malaysia and Indonesia - our nearest neighbors if they can provide.

3. Next we should look at Canada and Mexico - our cptpp partners to see can they ramp up LNG for us.

4. Further afar, Oman chief just visited us not too long ago - let see Oman can provide more LNG for us.

5. We also sign FTA with Africa Union - let see whether Nigeria can provide us more LNG?

[2/4/2026 7:49 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Petrol, Diesel and oil - more tricky:-

Source:- Google AI 

The top countries holding significant oil reserves and producing petrol/diesel include the United States, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Canada, and China. These nations dominate global production and refining, while others like Iraq, UAE, Iran, and Venezuela hold massive reserves, and countries such as Singapore are key refining hubs. 

 Australian Broadcasting Corporation +3

Key Oil Producing and Refining Nations (2025-2026):

United States: The world's top oil producer.

Saudi Arabia: Key OPEC member with massive reserves and production.

Russia: A leading global oil and petroleum product producer.

Canada: Holds large oil sands reserves and is a major producer.

China: Largest refiner and consumer, also a high producer.

Iraq & UAE: Major Middle East producers with significant export capacity. 

Major Refining and Distribution Hubs:

Singapore: A major global refining hub for crude, importing from Russia, Brazil, and the US.

Japan & Europe: Maintain large reserves of crude oil and finished petroleum products (petrol, diesel, jet fuel). 

 Al Jazeera +2

These countries dominate the energy supply chain, ensuring global supply of crude oil and refined products like petrol (gasoline) and diesel. 

[2/4/2026 7:53 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

1. Saudi, UAE, Iraq, Middle East are out.

2. Only can tap from US, Russia, Brazil, China (if they have spare reserves), Canada.

[2/4/2026 7:55 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

For household:-

1. Immediate help will be :-

a. Bring forward utilities rebate.

b. CDC vouchers 

c. GST vouchers.

[2/4/2026 7:57 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

For longer term on our energy sources:-

Need to ramp up self sufficient green sustainable energy:-

1. Solar panels 2.5%

2. SMR nuclear reactors 70 - 90%

3. Hydrogen gas (if commercially viable) 10% 

4. Geothermal (if commercially viable) 5%

5. Biofuel, palm oil - shipping 

6. SAF - airlines

7. EV vehicles - cars, lorries.

8. Waste incineration 5%

[2/4/2026 8:00 pm] RY: Glad that govt is setting up Ministerial Committee to handle the Energy crisis

As unsure how long maybe the middle east war, and the significant impact on SG economy and also Natl Security, since energy consumption is required in our daily life/industrial and etc

[2/4/2026 8:15 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Note :-

Chances of other middle east countries jumping into the fight to secure Hormuz and Red Sea straits - very high.

Because changing the status quo of toll charges for Hormuz straits is life threatening for all the Gulf States.

Middle East fight will almost climb multiple notches up.

Unless - miracle happens that come to everyone's mind.

Continue fighting means 抱着一起死。

And decide to stop - and look for a win win solution.

This option is quite slim - as their hatred had gone up multiple notches.

[2/4/2026 8:18 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Hence there is a need to plan for the worst case scenario.

[2/4/2026 8:19 pm] Jun Ming: Can we increase our import in renewable energy

[2/4/2026 8:20 pm] Jun Ming: We can also increase our import in nuclear energy too

[2/4/2026 8:20 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

This is the increasingly important option.

[2/4/2026 8:20 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Nuclear energy cannot import, only can build.

[2/4/2026 8:21 pm] Jun Ming: Can what

[2/4/2026 8:22 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Huh?

How?

[2/4/2026 8:22 pm] Jun Ming: But I think the nearest nuclear energy country is in japan

[2/4/2026 8:22 pm] Jun Ming: Import from a country that use nuclear

[2/4/2026 8:22 pm] Jun Ming: Like how importing renewable energy

[2/4/2026 8:23 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

You need nuclear reactor, to produce nuclear fission - subatomic division to generate heat, then turn turbine and produce electricity.

Cannot import.

[2/4/2026 8:23 pm] Jun Ming: And the electricity produce by nuclear fission can be imported

[2/4/2026 8:23 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Reactor, turbine and electricity generation - all in the reactor.

[2/4/2026 8:24 pm] Jun Ming: Yes and the electricity can be imported through wires and battery

[2/4/2026 8:24 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

I can't attach the picture.

[2/4/2026 8:24 pm] Jun Ming: Just like how we import electricity from other countries

[2/4/2026 8:25 pm] G: The response is slow and appears indecisive

[2/4/2026 8:25 pm] Jun Ming: Unless nuclear have different way to transmit electricity

[2/4/2026 8:25 pm] G: Strengthen Energy and Supply Chain Resilience

Does this mean unsanctioning countries in order to diversify our energy sources?

[2/4/2026 8:25 pm] Jun Ming: Yes, countries can and do import nuclear-produced electricity from other countries, and this is a common practice in many regions. This is achieved through cross-border interconnectors—large, high-voltage cables (undersea or overland) that connect national power grids. 

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[2/4/2026 8:26 pm] Jun Ming: But I think the nearest nuclear facility is in japan?

[2/4/2026 8:27 pm] LCL (Danny 心):

https://babe118.blogspot.com/2026/04/smr-nuclear-reactors.html?m=0

My blog on SMR nuclear reactors

[2/4/2026 8:28 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

How to build such a long pipe from Japan?

Also Japan not enough electricity.

How to export to us?

[2/4/2026 8:28 pm] Jun Ming: This can be a option for Singapore to consider if nuclear couldn't be build in Singapore

[2/4/2026 8:29 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Other countries that build nuclear reactors normally keep it for their own used.

They normally don't export.

[2/4/2026 8:38 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Also if import nuclear energy is feasible, we are still subject to supply risk -

1. Supply cut because of disaster or war or sanctions?

2. Hostilities?

It come back to the square one.

We need nuclear reactors build and manage by ourselves belonging to us - like desalination plants, newater or our own reservoirs.

Our power supply sovereignty.

[2/4/2026 8:41 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

How fast to build a SMR nuclear reactor?

Source:- Google AI 

Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are designed to be built in 2–5 years, significantly faster than the 7–10+ years required for traditional large nuclear plants. Key developers like GE-Hitachi (BWRX-300) and Last Energy target 24–36 month construction windows by using modular, factory-fabricated components. 

[2/4/2026 8:57 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Also UN has been crippled and become pseudo-dysfunctional - thanks to a clown.

The chances of bringing the various Gulf States for resolution very slim.

Hence high chances that the worst scenario could appear - until 飞弹打完。

Ammo exhausted.

Could be moons away.

[2/4/2026 8:59 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Hence our power supply needs and shortfalls - we should calculate by months - need to secure this amount of energy sources and stockpile it.

In longer term, how soon we need to build our backbone green sustainable energy - aka the SMR (if deem safe to do so).

As the lead time for completion is 2 to 5 years - to get our 1st 500MW electricity.

[2/4/2026 9:41 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Most importantly, even if the months or weeks of mutual shooting stop, Hormuz straits and red sea straits - clear, no tolls - can oil start to export immediately?

The chances very slim - because majority of the Middle East oil infrastructure are hammer and take years to start oil production.

So what are our chances of importing oil and natural gas from Middle East immediately?

Almost very slim....

[2/4/2026 9:42 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

That's why, I say, plan for the worst scenario.

We can hope for the best, but the outcome could be the worst scenario.

Ramping up our green sustainable energy infrastructure - looks like the only best option for us.

你说是吗？

[2/4/2026 9:44 pm] Ahin: That's why we need to move towards other energy source... Like Nuclear...

[2/4/2026 9:45 pm] REACH Singapore: Dear Contributors,

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[2/4/2026 9:45 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Yes. If we look at how everything unfold before us.

[2/4/2026 9:47 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

But need not use the more dangerous one such as uranium pellets.

Thorium based molten salt look the safest with negligible radioactive waste. And less need to treat radioactive waste.

And many countries have thorium minerals.

We can stockpile thorium in containers for 100 years - they are very compact minerals.

They are liquid fuel when introduce into the reactor that are constantly recycle to generate heat and electricity - even though the chemical reaction from thorium and molten salt produce nuclear fission.

[2/4/2026 10:01 pm] REACH Singapore: Dear Contributors

We will be closing the chat for today.

Thank you very much for being part of our Telegram chat and participating actively.

Goodnight!

Megan 😊

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SMR nuclear reactors

 

REACH (Telegram) 131 -  What are your views on the impact of continued conflict in the Middle East on Singapore’s energy security?

(SK)

01 Apr 2026 (10am - 7pm)

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[1/4/2026 10:14 am] REACH Singapore: 📢 Topic📢

Singapore households will pay higher electricity and gas tariffs in the second quarter of 2026 due to higher energy costs, with authorities warning of "potentially sharper increases" in the following quarters because of the Middle East conflict.

In a statement on March 31, grid operator SP Group said the electricity tariffs for homes will go up by 2.1 per cent from the previous quarter, to 29.72 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh).

💬 What are your views on the increase in electricity and gas tariffs? Are you taking steps to reduce your energy usage?

📌 Singapore's reliance on imported energy

Singapore relies heavily on imported energy, with about 95 per cent of its electricity generated using imported natural gas, which is also the main feedstock for the production of town gas, the Energy Market Authority (EMA) said in a media factsheet on 31 March.

The authority noted that the ongoing Middle East conflict has strained global fuel supply chains, causing oil and natural gas prices to increase significantly, with fuel prices set to "remain elevated in the foreseeable future".

An increase in the cost of natural gas would therefore lead to an increase in the prices of electricity and town gas for all consumers in Singapore, it said.

📌 Rise in electricity and gas tariffs

According to the latest available data in October 2025, 63.4 per cent of households paid for their electricity consumption via the prevailing tariff rate, while over 36 per cent had signed up for plans with electricity retailers. Less than 0.1 per cent of households bought electricity at wholesale prices.

Electricity and gas tariffs are only "partially affected by the rise in fuel prices" in the second quarter because the regulated electricity and town gas tariffs for each quarter are determined based on the average fuel costs in the first 2.5 months of the preceding quarter, said EMA.

This means the electricity and town gas tariffs for the April to June period are based on fuel prices from January to mid-March, it added.

The authority said that prices of natural gas started to climb only after Feb 28. EMA reported, “An increase in the cost of natural gas would therefore lead to increase in prices of electricity and town gas for all consumers in Singapore.”

Due to the "extensive disruptions" to oil and natural gas production in the Middle East, fuel prices are set to remain elevated in the foreseeable future, EMA said.

"We are likely to see further and potentially sharper increases in the electricity and town gas tariffs in subsequent quarters," the authority said.

📌 Call to be more energy-resilient

EMA added that consumers on electricity retail contracts are likely to see an increase in prices when renewing their contracts.

The authority said it is closely monitoring the situation and working closely with the industry to ensure supply security.

It said that it could not predict how long the conflict in the Middle East will last and "household and business consumers must therefore be prepared for higher and more volatile energy costs".

EMA said that everyone can play a part by using more energy-efficient appliances and conserving energy to reduce energy consumption. 

"This will help lower energy costs and contribute to Singapore's energy resilience."

👉 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/electricity-gas-tariffs-to-go-up-from-april-to-june-sharper-increases-expected-later-in-2026-ema 

👉 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/higher-electricity-and-gas-household-tariffs-april-june-energy-and-fuel-costs-rise-6024861 

👉 https://www.ema.gov.sg/news-events/news/media-releases/2026/Middle-East-Conflicts-Impact-on-Prices-of-Electricity-And-Town-Gas

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[1/4/2026 10:21 am] Daniel: This seems quite unavoidable considering the global crisis and where the oil/gas prices are headed. 

While I understand that lowering my own electricity consumption can reduce my utility bill (and I'm trying to do that as much as possible), it feels a bit disingenuous that zero communication/efforts seem to be done to decrease usage for companies/public infrastructure. I think people have shared in this group before that household consumption is only a minor part. 

So I would find it encouraging if some effort would be shown by the government for a whole of country drive to energy saving. Like encouraging raising minimum temperatures for public building AC (and actually implementing those) or encouraging WFH for public servants to lead by example. Currently it feels a bit like: you reduce your consumption to decrease your already small share of the pie while industry, commercial and public sector don't do anything to reduce theirs.

[1/4/2026 10:59 am] REACH Singapore: [ Poll : 1. I am confident in Singapore's energy security measures despite the continued global uncertainties. Share your views in the chat! ]

- Strongly Agree

- Agree

- Neutral

- Disagree

- Strongly Disagree

[1/4/2026 11:01 am] REACH Singapore: [ Poll : 2. I have taken measures to reduce my energy usage. Share your views in the chat! ]

- Yes

- No

- No, but I am prepared to take measures to do so

[1/4/2026 11:09 am] Andrew Goh: Can have more media coverage on the measures to reduce energy usage.

[1/4/2026 11:20 am] G: How about lifting our sanctions on Russia so that we can diversify our energy sources 

Imposing sanctions was Russia was done too hastily in the name of "international law" but similar sanction imposing wasn't done on other countries for their actions that ran afoul of "international law"

So it really does look like self sabo to continue sanctioning Russia and limiting our energy sources

[1/4/2026 11:22 am] Adam: Lol singapore also have complies with sanctions on iran too so at that point just make trade free for all

[1/4/2026 11:23 am] LCL (Danny 心): 

Source:- Google AI 

Businesses in Singapore consume significantly more electricity than households. In 2024, the commerce and services sector (40.2%) and the industrial sector (39.4%) were the largest users, with each sector consuming roughly 23 TWh, while households accounted for only 14.6% of total electricity consumption, or 8 TWh. 

 Energy Market Authority (EMA) +1

Key Electricity Consumption Details (2024):

Total Consumption: Singapore's electricity usage hit 58 TWh in 2024, representing a 4% increase.

Commerce & Services: 40.2% (approx. 23 TWh).

Industrial: 39.4% (approx. 23 TWh).

Households: 14.6% (8 TWh).

Transport: 5.3% (3 TWh). 

 Energy Market Authority (EMA) +1

Key Takeaways on Usage:

Industrial/Commercial Dominance: The majority of Singapore's energy usage is driven by economic activity, with the industrial and commercial sectors dominating total demand.

Peak Demand Timing: Peak electricity demand usually occurs in the afternoon, when business and industrial activities are running at full capacity.

Energy Intensity: The commercial and services sector in 2024 grew significantly, making it the largest electricity consumer, narrowly surpassing the industrial sector.

Residential Usage: While households use less in total, energy-hungry appliances such as air conditioning, water heaters, and refrigerators account for 75% of residential consumption. 

 Energy Market Authority (EMA) +4

Recent Energy Situation (2026):

Higher Costs: The Energy Market Authority (EMA) warned of higher electricity costs for both households and businesses due to Middle East conflicts affecting fuel prices, as 95% of Singapore's electricity is generated from imported natural gas.

Household Impact: Household electricity tariffs are expected to rise, with a 2.1% increase anticipated for the April-June 2026 period. 

 The Business Times +3

[1/4/2026 11:23 am] G: Individuals are also not the biggest energy consumers

Govt and industries are. Especially when it comes to energy intensive data centres and the associated air-conditioning requirements 

Perhaps govt can share with us how they have been limiting their energy consumption in and showcase their efforts on their part of the social compact

[1/4/2026 11:26 am] Adam: Anyone who been through ns or gov knows how wasteful things can be.

There is always a 'use it or lose it' mentality. This might cause a much bigger drain on our resources that could be prevented

[1/4/2026 11:27 am] Adam: Thinking back, there are so many moments that are literally throwing away fuel for no good reason

[1/4/2026 11:29 am] G: Can also see how lighted up common areas like HDB basketball courts etc are. 

Not just about the brightness, but also how many lights are installed 

Also how many police CCTV cameras are installed in every common area now.. energy usage is not just for each CCTVs, but also the backend data storage and analyses.. more CCTV feeds = higher energy consumption

[1/4/2026 11:30 am] Adam: Cctv and lights are pretty negligible. Doesnt take much to power

[1/4/2026 11:30 am] G: Not saying don't put CCTVs but is there a need to put so many

[1/4/2026 11:30 am] G: CCTV back end required a lot of power. More front end CCTV = more computing load at back end = higher energy consumption

[1/4/2026 11:37 am] LCL (Danny 心): 

Tangible results in power savings for my household:-

1. 679 kWh 

2. 646 kWh

3. 666 kWh 

4. 532 kWh 

5. 517 kWh 

Steadily reducing my power consumption in my household.

[1/4/2026 11:46 am] G: Ok. Next National Day Awards Investiture can nominate you for some energy award if there's one, or some public service medal 🏅

[1/4/2026 11:51 am] G: As of now, the social compact is very skewed. A lot more is expected out of individuals and households compared to the govt

When fuel costs rise, and increasing cost of business and living, many govts around the world stepped in to control fuel prices

This PAP govt allowed fuel prices to spike. And continue imposing their fuel duties. How is this doing good for the people?

[1/4/2026 11:54 am] Jun Ming: What to do as a consumers nothing much

[1/4/2026 11:55 am] LCL (Danny 心): 

1. Business and commercial will automatically go for energy savings mode because the energy costs directly impact their business profits.

2. Some business can for example discourage OT and lights out, aircon out immediately after office hours.

(This is exactly what the bosses do in the previous energy crisis).

3. Likewise for government offices, their budget are pre-budget and usually not cater for such energy crisis.

So in order to save in energy spike costs, most government offices are likely to adopt energy saving measures.

Else if they exceed the budget, they got no money to pay for the government services.

(This is what we do, in the previous energy crisis).

4. Hence commerical, business and government enterprises usually have their energy saving measures kick in when energy cost spikes.

[1/4/2026 11:55 am] Jun Ming: More like wfh so they will use the employee electric bill

[1/4/2026 11:56 am] Jun Ming: So to cut down electric usage in office

[1/4/2026 11:57 am] LCL (Danny 心): 

Try to complete your work within office hours and refrain from ot.

[1/4/2026 12:03 pm] Jun Ming: I feel like the world trend is to use more energy. Last time you only need to charge one phone. Now you need to charge many more things. Smart watch Bluetooth earpiece etc

[1/4/2026 12:04 pm] Jun Ming: How things is designed is a fundamental problem

[1/4/2026 12:04 pm] G: We can trust businesses to adopt energy saving measures because they lose profits by being wasteful

How can we trust govt to adopt energy saving measures? Or minimise redundancy (e.g. bouquets of police CCTVs in HDB flats / carparks, MRT stations)

Govt are not impacted by bottom line. In fact, many govt depts just spend because if they don't spend this year's budget, next year will have less money

What's the govt doing for their part of the social compact?

[1/4/2026 12:06 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

5. In energy crisis, the appropriate economic measures is never to reduce fuel tax - because with supply squeeze, the right measures is to reduce demand to conserve energy usage - and prevent drawing from the energy reserves.

6. If the contrary is done by reducing fuel taxes, people will use more fuel and drive down energy reserves - and if the energy is exhausted - the whole country will black out.

7. When this happens, no electricity, cannot treat water for consumption, cannot power up fans, cook, internet, TV, cannot work in office, manufacturing stop, economy stop - human die.

[1/4/2026 12:07 pm] Jun Ming: Human won't die lah at most go back to ancient lifestyle

[1/4/2026 12:07 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

No water to drink, human die.

No food to eat, raw food, human die.

[1/4/2026 12:07 pm] Jun Ming: We depends on electricity too much

[1/4/2026 12:08 pm] Jun Ming: As long there's sun there will be some form of energy

[1/4/2026 12:08 pm] Jun Ming: Human would not die

[1/4/2026 12:08 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Unless burn charcoal - don't fire come, burn down flats.

[1/4/2026 12:09 pm] G: Correct. Keep the fuel tax. Keep it expensive.

Like that delivery trucks won't run.

Hawker centre no food, no gas. Market supermarket no food no drink. Food and drinks won't get delivered. Human die

[1/4/2026 12:10 pm] Jun Ming: Think of ancient people they don't use fuel they also never die

[1/4/2026 12:10 pm] Jun Ming: Population will dropped definitely

[1/4/2026 12:10 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Government will ensure essential services can continue to run.

But others cannot frivolously use fuel when fuel are in short supply.

Simple logic.

[1/4/2026 12:11 pm] Jun Ming: This is why we are overpopulated

[1/4/2026 12:11 pm] G: Simple logic: Diesel fuel does not run our power stations

Power stations don't pay fuel taxes because they don't buy diesel or petrol to power their stations

[1/4/2026 12:12 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Unless we live in cave, burn branches, then we can survive.

If HDB flats, we start burning things, the whole flat catch fire.

[1/4/2026 12:17 pm] 365: We are overpopulated, I would want to transition to a lower pop that is lean at the top. I keep suggesting to import PR for labor only but don't transition into citizen, unless got Singaporean children, or applying together, so can slowly fix the structure.

[1/4/2026 12:18 pm] 365: Reducing energy per pax is less sustainable, as energy powers productivity, which we will need if we want to continue having a foothold in this world. It's the only thing we can offer.

[1/4/2026 12:18 pm] Jun Ming: Cause we do not have so many resources to feed so many people

[1/4/2026 12:19 pm] Jun Ming: Think of it if a war happens in Singapore and energy supply cut. How long can we sustain

[1/4/2026 12:20 pm] Jun Ming: For food wise if food supply cut we only can feed our population about 3 days

[1/4/2026 12:20 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Eg. Delivery, cab, phvs etc already levy surcharges to keep essential delivery going.

As for private vehicles, try to use less cars and pump fuel due to high petrol costs to conserve the previous fuel - that are needed for economic survival.

Take public transport.

[1/4/2026 12:21 pm] Jun Ming: Maybe Singapore can innovate on super power saving technology

[1/4/2026 12:21 pm] 365: Yes, it's time to pivot away from the old government model. It worked in the past because Singapore still had a lot of room for growth, but infinite growth is not sustainable.

[1/4/2026 12:22 pm] Jun Ming: Our brain use much less energy then appliances we can innovate such device out

[1/4/2026 12:23 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

To innovate for super power energy source - go for green sustainable energy.

Eg. SMR nuclear reactor thorium based molten salt.

[1/4/2026 12:23 pm] 365: There needs to be a fine balance, so we don't suffer brain drain as well. It's like the 2 is enough campaign, at that time it was necessary, but the inertia of its success brought it to another problem.

[1/4/2026 12:24 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

"Tiny Nuclear Reactors Could Be the Key to Unlimited Power Across America.

They could rewrite the nation's energy landscape over the next 15 years."

https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/energy/a70846059/tiny-nuclear-reactors-save-energy/#:~:text=Tiny%20Nuclear%20Reactors,next%2015%20years.

[1/4/2026 12:24 pm] Jun Ming: This is in terms of sourcing more energy

[1/4/2026 12:24 pm] Jun Ming: But we also need to reduce energy usage

[1/4/2026 12:25 pm] Jun Ming: Can we maintain our life quality but not using so many energy

[1/4/2026 12:25 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

If SMR nuclear reactors drive 95% of our energy needs - we will not be fretting now.

[1/4/2026 12:26 pm] Jun Ming: The trend now is we are using more and more energy. Charging a phone is not enough. We have Bluetooth earpiece, smart watches, iot devices that come in package

[1/4/2026 12:26 pm] Jun Ming: These use energy

[1/4/2026 12:27 pm] Jun Ming: And now ai come out. Kaboom more energy usage

[1/4/2026 12:27 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

"Southeast Asia revisits nuclear power plans for AI data centers as Iran war disrupts energy supplies".

https://apnews.com/article/southeast-nuclear-energy-power-artificial-intelligence-c08108c2c5da7fd263098ff43748eac5#:~:text=Southeast%20Asia%20revisits%20nuclear%20power%20plans%20for%20AI%20data%20centers%20as%20Iran%20war%20disrupts%20energy%20supplies

[1/4/2026 12:28 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

413. I post in REACH (Telegram) [23/3/2026 2:07 pm] LCL (Danny 心):-

6. The winner go to :- SMR thorium based molten salt nuclear reactor.

We only need 10 - 搞定。2 acre of land per 1 SMR.

About 20 acres for 10 SMRs.

To replace the 3 oil refineries in Singapore.

[23/3/2026 1:29 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Thorium don't use uranium.

It is found in Earth crust, rocks, rivers, valleys, etc.

Thorium react with molten salt to produce uranium-233 as liquid fuel to ignite nuclear fission, produce heat to generate electricity.

Such production produce almost infinite electricity and very high yield.

SMR nuclear reactor thorium based molten salt modules produce 500 MW potentially can reach up to 1.3GW by stacking up and aggregating the modules.

Singapore only needs about 11GW of electricity.

If we have about 10 SMR thorium based molten salt nuclear reactors - Singapore is self sufficient in domestic energy production.

And SMR thorium based molten salt nuclear reactor produce negligible radioactive waste that do not require special dumping because it is always recycle as fuel liquid to produce electricity.

Its danger level is equivalent to managing any petrol refinery or natural gas refinery.

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Straits Times Published Mar 26, 2026, 11:19 AM Updated Mar 26, 2026, 07:23 PM

NEA to commission nuclear safety studies, including standards for reactor design, operations.

Both NEA and EMA had, in 2025, created dedicated nuclear teams, following Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s Budget 2025 speech, in which he said the Singapore Government would be reorganising itself to place “greater emphasis” on capability building in nuclear energy, The Straits Times reported.'

While the Republic has categorically ruled out the possibility of conventional nuclear plants in the country, it is monitoring developments in advanced nuclear technologies like small modular reactors (SMRs).

[1/4/2026 12:29 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

"NEA to commission nuclear safety studies, including standards for reactor design, operations ".

 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/nea-to-commission-nuclear-safety-studies-including-standards-for-reactor-design-operations#:~:text=NEA%20to%20commission%20nuclear%20safety%20studies%2C%20including%20standards%20for%20reactor%20design%2C%20operations%C2%A0

[1/4/2026 12:29 pm] Jun Ming: Imagine if 1kwh can power whole Singapore

[1/4/2026 12:30 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

I think in longer term, chances of Singapore going SMR nuclear reactors - very high.

[1/4/2026 12:34 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

If SMR can supply at least 11GW of Singapore backbone infrastructure energy needs, then:-

1. Household electricity 

2. Commercial 

3. Industrial 

4. Business 

5. Government offices

No vexation on energy supply squeeze.

Except cars, lorries, buses, shipping and airlines.

The substitute will be:-

1. SAF - sustainable aviation fuel for aircraft.

2. Palm oil, biofuel - for shipping.

3. EV vehicles or hydrogen gas cars - cars, lorries, bus.

Then we are vexation free - when the next energy supply squeeze.

Because we no longer rely on oil, fuel, natural gas and diesel.

[1/4/2026 12:35 pm] Jun Ming: Nuclear in Singapore is just a matter of time. But the thing we are using same approach, finding more and more energy. However how to increase energy effectiveness is not as much discuss

[1/4/2026 12:36 pm] Jun Ming: This is something to ponder about

[1/4/2026 12:38 pm] Jun Ming: Now even our phones have no plug for wire earpiece

[1/4/2026 12:40 pm] Jun Ming: We have zero energy  building why aren't we emphasizing those technology

[1/4/2026 12:44 pm] G: Yes. That's another way govt can do their part of the social compact. Be extra stringent in growing the population and not let it mushroom like the last 25 years

[1/4/2026 12:57 pm] G: How come the energy consumption breakdown does not show how much govt is consuming? 

https://www.ema.gov.sg/resources/singapore-energy-statistics/chapter3

[1/4/2026 12:57 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

"Malaysia plans to cut subsidised fuel quota, reports The Edge"

 https://www.straitstimes.com/business/economy/malaysia-plans-to-cut-subsidised-fuel-quota-the-edge-says#:~:text=Malaysia%20plans%20to%20cut%20subsidised%20fuel%20quota%2C%20reports%20The%20Edge

[1/4/2026 1:00 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Even Malaysia that adopted subsidise fuel to win votes as populist measure - is cutting down the subsidy quota - to prevent excessive fuel demand and usage - to prevent their fuel reserves from running dry.

This is the appropriate economic measure in an energy crisis - rather than cutting fuel tax - that will exacerbate the fuel crisis.

[1/4/2026 1:07 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

My close friend comments:-

Tariffs imposed are first to keep up with rising energy costs and implied impact that users will use less. 

But do users really change habits because of higher costs? 

If businesses can pass the cost to consumers, then they will do so because it is easy. 

There has to be more drastic moves towards energy conservation to prepare for the worsening energy crisis or even a worst case scenario as such rationing.

In the 70s oil crisis, as kids we see engineers coming to remove hdb corridor florescent lights. 

Means we were left with alternate light along our hdb corridors. That to us was a clear message, save energy. 

I wish to believe our gov has an energy rationing plan. Even if you can pay, willing to pay, we won't have the luxury of switching all lights, air conditioning as we wish. My worry is, this is not in our designs. 

I have a sibling who was EEE trained. In his little hdb flat, he bothered to do the electrical wiring for alternating lights - means to conserve when he's alone and wants to conserve. 

I think our childhood memory of gov personnel going around to remove alternate  hdb corridor lighting. message did set into our minds.

Even energy rationing plans were in place but designs didn't follow, then it would take very long to execute energy rationing. 

People are spoilt including myself, tariffs go up unhappy, gov job's (😂), what to do, pay lor etc.. and this is not addressing the root.

[1/4/2026 1:49 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

"After Strait of Hormuz opens, turmoil would still last months, analysts say.

Effective shutdown of key waterway could lead to permanent changes in how shipping industry does business".

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/31/after-strait-of-hormuz-opens-turmoil-would-still-last-months-analysts-say#:~:text=After%20Strait%20of,industry%20does%20business

[1/4/2026 1:53 pm] G: Trying to conflate subsidised fuel with fuel duties?

[1/4/2026 1:53 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Thinking aloud.

There are currently 3 viable shipping export routes rank according to the most cost efficient route:-

1. Through Hormuz straits - whereby Saudi, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq and Bahrain use these sea routes in which Iran block.

2. All these Gulf States pipe their fuel to Saudi yanbu port - and go via Red Sea.

But houthis (Iran proxy) in Yemen is also guarding this narrow straits.

There is a possibility that Iran is trying to influence houthis to block red sea straits as well.

Also the pipelines from all these Gulf States to Saudi yanbu ports capacity is not as big as supertankers that carry the fuel via Hormuz straits.

3. The 3rd possible route is via Suez canal that go via Israel and Egypt through a very long route that goes around Africa cape of good hope.

Longer distance, longer travelling time and much higher cost.

[1/4/2026 1:55 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Fuel subsidies are government discount.

Fuel tax are government impose tax.

Both are fiscal policy to increase government budget or increase government spendings - with the objective to influence fuel demand and supply.

Both serve the same purpose but in a different ways.

[1/4/2026 2:00 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

However, Gulf States should explore another very viable routes that is often overlook - which should be more cost effective and very unlikely to be block at the Hormuz or the Red sea straits.

This will solves the many decades of geopolitical tension in the Gulf States through many energy war.

[1/4/2026 2:01 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Den den den ....... Drum roll....

Gulf States should increase the pipelines from UAE and Saudi straight into Oman and through Oman ports - will bypass the choke points in Hormuz (Iran control) and Red Sea straits (houthis - Yemen control).

Then all the supertankers will berth at the Oman ports rather than going through Hormuz and the Red Sea.

This will solves the energy crisis once and for all.

The oil pipelines from UAE and Saudi can be buried deep underground - that cannot be bomb or sabotage - by ballistic missiles, drones or artillery bombardment.

But the underground pipelines need to be increase so that capacity can match those supertankers.

[1/4/2026 2:03 pm] REACH Singapore: 📢 Topic 📢

[1/4/2026 2:18 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

The pipelines from UAE and Saudi to Oman is much shorter than the pipelines to Saudi yanbu ports.

Hence it is more cost effective to build.

Also Oman ports can't be block that go straight out to the Arabian Sea unlike Hormuz ports and red sea ports - which are all a very narrow choke points that can be easily block and held hostages.

[1/4/2026 2:22 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Since majority of the oil are bound for Asia consumption.

Middle East and Asia Pacific countries should try to work out these options - rather than be held hostages time and again that keep triggering energy crisis - that cause Global economic crisis.

[1/4/2026 2:33 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Also, Iran may in future levy millions of dollars of toll for ships to pass Hormuz straits - that makes sea passage for oil more expensive.

Hence, coining an alternative route that cannot be blocked will be the long term measures to ensure oil flow are block free.

[1/4/2026 2:34 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

"Iran could emerge from the war stronger and more dangerous.

The Islamic republic aims to set up a toll booth on the Strait of Hormuz. It may succeed".

 https://www.ft.com/content/04f6c510-47a8-4e05-99d5-5372fceeb395?syn-25a6b1a6=1#:~:text=Iran%20could%20emerge,It%20may%20succeed

[1/4/2026 3:41 pm] Joomua Tng: so....just a side detour..

recently keep reading news on buses catching fire... mostly due to batteries?

is Singapore ready for more such batteries fire and prevention?

[1/4/2026 4:01 pm] REACH Singapore: 📢 Topic 📢

[1/4/2026 4:24 pm] G: And in SG case, govt never subsidise fuel. They do the opposite.

It's their fuel duties that increase cost of living and cost of business

So are you saying the govt should continue in their policies that unnecessarily increase cost of living and cost of business for Singapore?

What happened to "we first"?

[1/4/2026 4:27 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Source:- Google AI 

The Singapore government levies fuel taxes, including a new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) levy for flights departing from October 2026, primarily to promote environmental sustainability, reduce carbon emissions, and meet climate targets. The SAF levy (S$1 to S$41.60) funds the adoption of cleaner aviation fuels, while high petrol duties manage road congestion and encourage green energy adoption. 

 Facebook +4

Key Reasons for Fuel Levies:

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Levy (Starting Oct 2026):

Decarbonization: Aims to reduce the aviation industry's carbon footprint by funding the purchase of SAF, often made from waste materials like used cooking oil.

Sustainability Goal: Supports the goal of 1% green jet fuel usage at Changi and Seletar Airports by 2026, aiming to make Singapore a sustainable air hub.

Polluter Pay Principle: Ensures aviation users contribute to sustainability costs, rather than just the airline industry.

Competitiveness: Maintains Changi Airport's status as a leading, future-ready hub.

Petroleum/Fuel Duty (Road Transport):

Congestion Management: High duties encourage the use of public transport and manage traffic congestion.

Environmental Protection: High taxes incentivize the reduction of carbon emissions and promote the switch to electric vehicles (EVs). 

 Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) +4

The SAF levy applies to departing passengers and varies based on distance and class, while transit passengers are exempt to maintain competitiveness. 

 South China Morning Post +1

[1/4/2026 4:27 pm] G: Put it this way:

In this season, everyday Singaporeans way of life get affected adversely because cost of living has gone up very significantly 

But politicians' way of life.. life goes on. 

But

If there's less tax money collected, it also would mean lowered GDP numbers since tax transactions are included in GDP growth numbers.. that would negatively affect ministers' bonus numbers

[1/4/2026 4:32 pm] G: So in "we first" everyday Singaporeans are told to lower their standards of living, supposedly "for the greater good"

What about the politicians? Are they willing to lower their salaries in terms of bonuses to be in solidarity with everyday Singaporeans and to walk the talk of their "we first"?

Or just because "already policy" so don't want to do anything that may negatively affect their bonuses?

[1/4/2026 4:33 pm] G: So what.. 

Does everyday singaporean commute everyday by plane from changi airport?

[1/4/2026 4:34 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

1. I don't drive, fuel tax don't affect me.

2. I take MRT and bus or taxi or phv.

3. Those who buy EV cars no fuel tax.

4. If people drive fuel car and pollute the air, then paying fuel duty is a right course of action to drive green sustainability.

[1/4/2026 4:36 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

5. I stay in HDB flats, I benefit from utilities rebate.

6. And under "We philosophy", I benefited - not affected by fuel tax.

[1/4/2026 4:39 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

7. So in this energy crisis, people should drive less, so as no need to pay the fuel tax - and should take more public transport in the spirit of "We philosophy" and for the public good.

8. Why should the mass subsidies the fuel tax for the minority that drive and pollute the air?

[1/4/2026 4:43 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

9. Last time I used to drive for more than 3 decades, I happily pay the fuel tax - because it is a privilege to drive as a minority while the majority don't have the privilege to drive like me.

[1/4/2026 4:47 pm] Khai Mun L.: Fuel subsidies are not sustainable.. once you give hard to take back. Look at Indonesia and malaysia.

And yes, their fuel is cheap, but so are their salaries. Still want to follow them?

[1/4/2026 4:49 pm] Khai Mun L.: If want to give subsidies, can you expand your reasoning to water? Everyone has to drink water to survive, no petrol, won't die

[1/4/2026 4:51 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Singapore public transport is top notch - every part of Singapore is easily accessible.

Driving is a privilege and not a necessity.

Hence the price to pay for driving has to be factor in if want to enjoy this privilege.

I set aside a sizable chunk of my income when I was driving to enjoy the luxury.

Now I no longer drive, I enjoy the sizable saving and use it on some other things.

I don't complain.

[1/4/2026 4:52 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Else for the majority of people to finance the fuel tax of a few privilege minority that pollute the air - is not "we concept".

It is more like an abuse of privilege.

[1/4/2026 5:06 pm] G: "I don't drive, fuel tax don't affect me" is such a fallacy head in the sand comment. 

Ngiam Tong Dow already explained the effects of taxing transportation

Fuel duties, like COE affects everyone because it increases cost of transportation, therefore increases cost of business and cost of living.

[1/4/2026 5:08 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Source :- Google AI 

Local public transport, such as buses and trains, operates on diesel or electricity and is subsidized, rather than taxed, to promote commuting and sustainability. 

[1/4/2026 5:08 pm] G: Are you trying to conflate?

Not collecting fuel duties is not the same as subsidising fuel.

Subsidising fuel means collecting taxes and using tax money to offset market prices for fuel

Not collecting taxes just means forgoing revenue. No taxes were collected to ensure pump prices are below market rate

[1/4/2026 5:10 pm] G: Well done 👏 

Let's nominate you for an award at the next national day awards investitures for your stellar public service

[1/4/2026 5:10 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Forgoing revenue means government got to find revenue from elsewhere - which means got to tax the mass to replace the lost revenue.

This means the mass is indirectly subsidizing the minority who drive and pollute the air.

[1/4/2026 5:11 pm] G: Yes. Got 15 bil surplus. Already collected too much revenue

[1/4/2026 5:12 pm] G: Revenue to fund what?

Fuel coupons / subsidies so as to lower cost of business??

[1/4/2026 5:12 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Singapore government has done well in fiscal prudence.

Good dry powder to tackle this energy crisis.

[1/4/2026 5:14 pm] G: So hoard money la. 

Collect so much extra already.

And how much was fuel duties last year? Just slightly less than 1 bil.. out of 15 bil.

So govt would rather hoard the 6% of surplus collected instead of helping lower cost of living for everyone?

Where's the "we first"?

[1/4/2026 5:16 pm] G: Even if don't want to reduce fuel duties for 92/95/98 petrol. Why not remove for diesel since diesel is the lifeline for business and cost of living?

[1/4/2026 5:18 pm] G: Instead of doing something to take care of singaporeans and exercising "we first", we get this instead:

"What can you do..?"

[1/4/2026 6:04 pm] RY: This Iran/US/Israel middle east war which lead to oil crisis is affecting whole world, not only shortage of energy, but every country survival and economy growth

As energy is vital to any country survival, and also economy growth required energy. With no electricity how factory/production/agriculture/industralisation runs ? All mankinds also required energy consumption, whether at home/work/study for livelihoods, as we depend on energy to operate/run almost everything in life eg phone

[1/4/2026 6:05 pm] REACH Singapore: 📢 Topic 📢

[1/4/2026 6:05 pm] Andrew Goh: EV cars should not have additional fuel tax to increase adoption.

[1/4/2026 6:06 pm] RY: This crisis just like covid, may change the way we re-think/invent/do things/live and etc

[1/4/2026 6:06 pm] Nicholas: Will be good to have more educational articles in the news on how to save electricity. For example, recently read that hybrid use of aircon at higher temperature together with fan helps save electricity and have been doing this at home, didn't know before.

[1/4/2026 6:07 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

EV cars not subjected to fuel tax.

[1/4/2026 6:22 pm] RY: There maybe few main directives ~ 

1) save energy consumption and educate the public/industry the importance and limited resources such as oil/gas, and learn to save

2) plan for alternative energy sources besides oil/gas eg solar/helium/nuclear/wind/water and etc - dont depend on 1 source of energy to run 

3) energy-saving products eg LED light

4) collaborate closely with countries esp those energy suppliers eg middle east/US/russia and etc - in politics no forever friends/enemy 

5) consider own energy production in future eg SMR nuclear plant

6) Energy resource storage and reserves - Tuas MegaPort for energy reserves storage  

7) Solar energy, as SG so near to Equator and summer all year  throughout 

Similar as the essential of Water, SG govt has few sources also eg Water Desalination Plant/NeWater/Msia JB Water

[1/4/2026 6:28 pm] RY: https://youtu.be/HeVuAKDtWX8?si=SZ3fMUXX3NHP2F4z

[1/4/2026 6:30 pm] RY: This YTuber has compiled some gd worldwide energy data for further analysis

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[1/4/2026 6:54 pm] RY: Bless that SG Govt is smart and set up oil refinery at Jurong Island, however SG dont have any natural resources, besides people 

Hence SG foreign policy has to be smart too, and not nec to follow sanctions initiated by the western countries always 

As ultimately, SG depends many resources from other countries eg food/water/energy and etc 

SG Govt may learn a lot fm this Iran/US/Israel war and oil crisis eg military support fm US?/expand energy sources/military drones usage in wars and etc 

Read that middle east countries may plan to build pipes like gas to transport/sell oil in future, instead of sea shipment - alternative shipment 

Besides Homuz Straits, Red Sea maybe another curb shipment if war expand to Libya n etc 

Bless that SG is located at malacca straits, and we are one of biggest trans-shipment port including oil in the world 

Hope our govt may see thru USA, that all the recent Trump military actions, his main objective is control the world oil energy eg panama canal/venezuela/greenland/iran invasion and etc,

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REACH (Telegram) 130 -  What are your views on the impact of continued conflict in the Middle East on Singapore’s energy security?

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[23/3/2026 10:03 am] REACH Singapore: 📢 Topic 📢

Speaking to reporters during a visit to the Singapore LNG (SLNG) Terminal on 20 Mar (Friday), Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science and Technology Tan See Leng noted that the Middle East conflict had turned significantly more serious and that there did not seem to be any end to the hostilities.

However, he emphasised that Singapore has not seen the need yet to dip into its energy stockpile, and that Singapore was prepared for multiple contingencies.

💬 What are your views on the impact of continued conflict in the Middle East on Singapore’s energy security?

📌 Geopolitical developments leading to rise in energy prices

Dr Tan's comments came against the backdrop of the recent attack on Iran’s South Pars gas field (18 Mar) and the retaliatory attack on Ras Laffan liquefaction facility in Qatar (19 Mar). Iran's South Pars gas field is part of the world's largest natural gas reservoir while the Ras Laffan facility typically produces around a fifth of the world’s supply of Liquified Natural Gas.

As a result, oil prices soared five percent and European gas jumped by 35 per cent on Thursday (19 Mar) on concerns about the impact on energy supplies of the nearly three-week-old Middle East war.

On the situation in the Middle East, Dr Tan noted that "Even if tomorrow, the war stops, the rebuilding of this Ras Laffan facility would take between three and five years, so you can expect that kind of disruption."

📌 Singapore's energy security measures

He said Singapore is prepared for multiple contingencies and scenarios, and has strengthened its resilience over the years, including through centralising the procurement of gas and requiring companies to hold stockpiles. Currently, about 95 per cent of Singapore’s electricity is generated using imported natural gas.

Dr Tan said the Republic’s strategy to diversify its sources of energy has so far “worked in an optimum fashion” as it has energy suppliers from all around the world.

He said the country’s short-term vesting contracts, which mandate power generation companies to sell a specified amount of electricity at a pre-determined price to discourage them from withholding supply “will be affected”, as the contracts are based on the short-term electricity spot price. However, longer-term vesting contracts continue to run, and the Singapore continues to import piped natural gas from Indonesia and Malaysia.

Dr Tan said, “We will not hesitate to step in to intervene and to help our businesses as well as our households.

📌 Potential increase in electricity tariff

Dr Tan reiterated that Singaporeans can expect to see an increase in the electricity tariff, which is the way that most households pay for their consumption.

Dr Tan said, “We are stable for now, but as the situation evolves, as supplies continue to get truncated, the first thing that you would expect to see, would be the electricity tariffs will go up.

“There’s a lot of downstream impact, because we are one of the largest refinery complexes in the world. On top of that, downstream (supply of) fertilisers, even helium, would be affected,” he added. 

“So you can imagine that this impact would really be amplified. We need to really brace ourselves for a bumpier ride ahead.”

📌 Individual efforts to conserve energy

Dr Tan also called on households and businesses to conserve energy.

He said they could switch to more energy-efficient appliances, turn up temperature settings on their air-conditioning units, and turn off switches when appliances are not in use.

He added, “Every measure helps. People who are using cars can switch to EVs, for instance. We could try to reduce the number of private car trips, we could pool together (similar journeys), or we could even try to take more public transport.”

👉https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/petrol-lng-stockpile-energy-prepared-multiple-scenarios-middle-east-6005926

👉 https://www.straitstimes.com/business/economy/spore-ready-to-step-in-to-help-businesses-households-if-middle-east-conflict-worsens-tan-see-leng

[23/3/2026 10:04 am] REACH Singapore: 👉https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GRLEqsH23/

👉 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/iran-strikes-cause-extensive-damage-major-qatar-gas-hub-6002581

👉 https://www.straitstimes.com/business/economy/expect-electricity-prices-to-increase-in-coming-months-tan-see-leng

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[23/3/2026 10:22 am] LCL (Danny 心): 

1. This Middle East war is likely to be protracted.

2. No end in sight.

3. Until both sides ammo exhausted.

Like COVID exhausted itself through herd immunity.

[23/3/2026 10:25 am] LCL (Danny 心): 

This is 小三灾  - the manifestation of the 3 minor catastrophe of humanity collective karma arising from 贪嗔痴 (Greed, Hatred and Ignorance) - compounded by 2 minor defilements 慢疑 (Arrogance, Distrust).

[23/3/2026 10:26 am] LCL (Danny 心): 

War, Pandemic, Natural disasters - will be the fruition.

Because it is a minor catastrophe - it will not end humanity but cause major disruption to Global humanity and human lives.

[23/3/2026 10:27 am] LCL (Danny 心): 

Big war has 3 major fautlines.

1. Europe - started WW1 and WW2.

2. Middle East - intolerant and hatred among 4 Biblical lineages.

3. Asia Pacific - fautlines likely to be Taiwan issue, Korea Peninsula, to a lesser extent border war.

[23/3/2026 10:28 am] LCL (Danny 心): 

If 3 major fautlines erupt together - it will be WW3.

[23/3/2026 10:29 am] LCL (Danny 心): 

Hence important to carry the message - Asia Pacific war must not erupt in the keynote speech.

[23/3/2026 10:30 am] LCL (Danny 心):

https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/mid-east-war-has-no-clear-end-in-sight-after-three-weeks

After three weeks, no clear end in sight for war in Middle East.

[23/3/2026 10:38 am] 365: While we try our best to tide over the current energy issues, perhaps the government can look into more renewables and other sources. This relates back to their previous consideration for nuclear, I wonder what is the current status on that.

Apart from that, we can study if there are any possibilities of hydro from the seas or wind options. I'm not well versed in this so I don't know how realistic it may be, but I think it could be something to consider.

If feasible, I think it's worth investing a large capex upfront to help us with further diversification.

We should not only consider the now, but also what lessons we can learn and bring forward to the future.

[23/3/2026 10:38 am] Adam: They already are wotking on it for a long time

[23/3/2026 10:39 am] 365: I have no idea, honestly haven't been following much on it. If it's already in place then my comment can be disregarded.

[23/3/2026 10:39 am] Adam: In fact many of us already spend a premium for green initiatives. Like some green electricity plan cost more. Extra green fuel survhage for flights

[23/3/2026 10:40 am] 365: I'm aware they are trying to harvest solar and have implemented on a decently large scale already

[23/3/2026 10:40 am] 365: I'm just thinking if we can expand more avenues

[23/3/2026 10:40 am] Adam: I wonder if the price tags for the green plans will be much less affected. If they go up as much if not more than normal non green plans, we should audit these companies offering it. Are the money really use for green or is it funneled somewhere else

[23/3/2026 10:40 am] Nicholas: This time it's much worse. Singapore might want to diversify away from oil faster by speeding up installation of solar panels on roofs, looking at importing from other sources nearby if possible e.g. hydro, geothermal etc.

[23/3/2026 10:41 am] 365: Yeah, this is what I'm trying to get at. We already have started implementing solar as renewables, wondering if we can get even more such as hydro

[23/3/2026 10:42 am] 365: Not sure about the science and feasibility behind it though, just thinking out loud

[23/3/2026 10:44 am] 365: If we build hydro infrastructure by our shores (assuming feasible), can we double dip by building solar on top of those infrastructure

[23/3/2026 10:45 am] 365: For our roofs, or even some open land areas, is it feasible to build wind turbines and then mount solar on top of them, to double dip on the same space

[23/3/2026 10:48 am] Nicholas: Thinking about whether it's feasible to import electricity from ASEAN neighbors who have hydro and geothermal.

[23/3/2026 10:53 am] Jun Ming: Don't depend on gov. Time to install your own solar panel. 1% of your energy can be generated by yourself

[23/3/2026 10:54 am] Jun Ming: Esp if got sun shining into your house you are lucky. Buy some solar panels to power your lights

[23/3/2026 10:55 am] Jun Ming: So can save money

[23/3/2026 10:56 am] Jun Ming: Online platforms have a lot of solar lights selling

[23/3/2026 10:59 am] Jun Ming: For sg case it's not about no energy but expensive energy

[23/3/2026 11:00 am] G: Govt needs to lead the way in lowering energy consumption.

Individuals and household energy usage is a mere drop compared to govt

Look at the amount of aircon usage, their data centers are also huge energy demanders

[23/3/2026 11:00 am] REACH Singapore: [ Poll : 1. I am confident in Singapore's energy security measures despite the continued global uncertainties. Share your views in the chat! ]

- Strongly agree

- Agree

- Neutral

- Disagree

- Strongly disagree

[23/3/2026 11:01 am] REACH Singapore: [ Poll : 2. I have taken measures to reduce my energy usage. Share your views in the chat! ]

- Yes

- No

- No, but I am prepared to take measures to do so

[23/3/2026 11:01 am] Adam: Does hdb allow? I think TC will raise issue if people put outside. Say image of neighbourhood. Or risk panel drop

[23/3/2026 11:01 am] Adam: Anything put outside permanent must get approval iirc.

[23/3/2026 11:02 am] Jun Ming: Don't put outside

[23/3/2026 11:02 am] Jun Ming: Just inside facing window

[23/3/2026 11:03 am] Jun Ming: Thou efficiency drop but better than nothing

[23/3/2026 11:05 am] Adam: At that point probably burn more fuel making and transporting the panel

[23/3/2026 11:06 am] G: What is being done to cap fuel prices at the pumps?

Why is the govt allowing profiteering to happen? CASE say monitor only, but after a week of increasing fuel prices everyday, still monitoring only?

All these eat into cost of business, into cost of living

Doesn't help that fuel duties are still there $0.66 per litre, and people pay GST for that fuel duty too, essentially taxing taxes.

[23/3/2026 11:06 am] Jun Ming: But still I have not been oning light for 90% of the time

[23/3/2026 11:07 am] G: Previously, when pump prices dipped, fuel duties were increased and the rationale was quite dubious, politicians coming out to say since the duties were increased to match previous higher prices, consumers won't be that much burdened. 

This is very concerning. Exploitative taxation

[23/3/2026 11:09 am] G: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/singapore-budget-2015-petrol-duty-rates-go-15-20-cents-litre-immediately

[23/3/2026 11:11 am] Jun Ming: To reduce energy consumption we need to build a bicycle friendly city

[23/3/2026 11:11 am] G: With a 15bil budget surplus, besides asking citizens to do their part.

What part is PAP doing? Will they do their part by removing fuel duties in this season?

[23/3/2026 11:14 am] Adam: Lol, asking car owners to do their part by driving less. Car owners literally pay for the certificate to be entitled to drive

[23/3/2026 11:15 am] Jun Ming: Other than conserving energy that most people already do to the max what can people still do sia

[23/3/2026 11:15 am] Adam: If they dont drive its literally wasting money since coe will expire

[23/3/2026 11:15 am] G: Fuel duties bring in $177mil a year (not inclusive of the gst on that duties)

This is just 1.1% of the $15 bil surplus

Can't the govt spare 1.1% of the surplus to keep cost of living from rising too fast

https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/singapore-budget-2015-petrol-duty-rates-go-15-20-cents-litre-immediately

[23/3/2026 11:15 am] Adam: Its buffet syndrome. Gov needs to make it such that drivers pay per road usage

[23/3/2026 11:16 am] Jun Ming: Erp 2.0?

[23/3/2026 11:16 am] Adam: Needs to accelerate it based on ongoing geopolitics

[23/3/2026 11:17 am] Jun Ming: Is electric car better than fuel power car?

[23/3/2026 11:21 am] Jun Ming: Can nsas start to research Dyson ball.

[23/3/2026 11:21 am] Adam: Depends i guess. I think one issue is singaporean drivers are incentivised to get the biggest car possible for the category to maximise the worth of the coe

[23/3/2026 11:22 am] Adam: Japan have those small kei cars. What if such a system is implemented here

[23/3/2026 11:24 am] G: Politicians can lead the way too by taking public transport and ditching their cars 😏

[23/3/2026 11:24 am] G: Already paying per use via fuel duties

[23/3/2026 11:24 am] Adam: Hey they are professionals.  Them and their spouse need to each own a car for a dual car household. Maybe their children need their own car too

[23/3/2026 11:25 am] Jun Ming: Agree let them led by example

[23/3/2026 11:26 am] Jun Ming: Just like Thailand news reporter taking off their jacket

[23/3/2026 11:26 am] Jun Ming: And Lawrence Wong should also get a kid

[23/3/2026 11:26 am] Adam: Clearly not enough. Then again if enforce too hard people will go malaysia. Businesses that rely on tranport will suffer

[23/3/2026 11:27 am] Adam: But that says a lot of our logistics infrastructure if its so dependant on cars and oil. Can our gov make business offload too?

[23/3/2026 11:27 am] Adam: Its one thing ask people take train or wfh instead of drive for work

[23/3/2026 11:28 am] Jun Ming: H2 fuel should rise

[23/3/2026 11:28 am] Adam: Its another ask company not use taxi or not use lorry

[23/3/2026 11:28 am] G: No la. WFH means ownself pay utilities for company work

[23/3/2026 11:28 am] Adam: See the bus and mrt fare? I already spend 5$ return trip to office

[23/3/2026 11:29 am] Jun Ming: Total energy use slightly reduce as less transportation is needed

[23/3/2026 11:29 am] Adam: Im pretty sure utilities is much less

[23/3/2026 11:29 am] Adam: Also save on expensive outside food

[23/3/2026 11:30 am] Adam: I last time take bus one stop to the mall already 1 dollar. Now i just walk all the way. Unfortunately sometimes i have to waste money on bus if i accompany grandma

[23/3/2026 11:32 am] Jun Ming: I think a lot of people already doing the max they can conserve what to do if price continue goes up

[23/3/2026 11:33 am] Jun Ming: It's time to target rich people who are wasting more energy

[23/3/2026 11:35 am] Jun Ming: Stop targeting consumers

[23/3/2026 11:38 am] Jun Ming: For eg. Business class flight should increase the most

[23/3/2026 11:41 am] Jun Ming: Eg. Bicycle express lane where terrain is flat

[23/3/2026 11:42 am] Adam: Lol long time ago, i email NEA. I wanted to buy a chest freezer which is way more energy saving than normal freezers. I ask why cannot use climate voucher.

They say because its not in the list of high energy contributors. Lmao they cannot think for themselves. Need to only follow checklist and and hit kpi.

So i have to help save the environment from my own pocket

[23/3/2026 11:43 am] Adam: Always offload the cost to consumers and subsidize business. And blame us if environment not good

[23/3/2026 11:49 am] LCL (Danny 心): 

1. Suggest for immediate measures:-

a. Those who drives cars often, switch to MRT, buses or taxis, phv or use EV.

b. Cycles or pmd.

c. Walk

[23/3/2026 11:51 am] LCL (Danny 心): 

2. Turn on fans more often rather than fully rely on Aircon.

[23/3/2026 11:52 am] Jun Ming: I am already doing allof these what else

[23/3/2026 11:53 am] Jun Ming: How to reduce electric bill to less than 100

[23/3/2026 11:53 am] LCL (Danny 心): 

Sigh...

All these only small efforts, help a bit only.

[23/3/2026 11:53 am] LCL (Danny 心): 

Not possible.

[23/3/2026 11:54 am] Jun Ming: Like I want to tell gov 你还要我怎样

[23/3/2026 11:55 am] LCL (Danny 心): 

1. There are needs to be structural changes away from oil, diesel, natural gas.

[23/3/2026 11:57 am] LCL (Danny 心): 

1. Solar panels helps - but electricity yield relatively small even if cover a big part of the city.

2. Recycling waste to generate electricity - need structural changes to waste recycling and power generation - electricity yield also not very high.

[23/3/2026 11:58 am] Adam: https://www.ema.gov.sg/resources/singapore-energy-statistics/chapter3

[23/3/2026 11:58 am] Adam: Lol house is a tiny tiny fraction of energy usage

[23/3/2026 11:58 am] Adam: Why squeeze us so much

[23/3/2026 11:58 am] Adam: Biggest is commerce and industrial

[23/3/2026 11:58 am] Adam: Next big chunk is transport

[23/3/2026 11:59 am] Adam: If we wfh, wont make a dent. But will ahbe a big impact since it cuts away commerce and transport

[23/3/2026 11:59 am] LCL (Danny 心): 

3. Geothermal energy - likewise need structural changes to power generation, electricity yield also not very high.

[23/3/2026 11:59 am] Adam: If we save on aur con, barely a difference compared to cars, let alone whatever industry use

[23/3/2026 12:00 pm] Adam: Ema already have the graph on who uses the most energy. Many residential play their part already

[23/3/2026 12:11 pm] Nicholas: Government could give a "recommended guideline" for commercial buildings to set their temperatures to 24 / 25 degrees celsius. Oftentimes, find the office shivering cold, can save a lot of electricity by increasing the temperature and it will be welcome by workers.

[23/3/2026 12:11 pm] Adam: Idk sometimes too cold. Sometimes too warm like they cannot control

[23/3/2026 12:12 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Diversifying our supply for natural gas, oil, diesel does not help much because if Middle East supply is squeezed, many countries will look for alternatives - our regional suppliers and will still drive up the energy prices.

治标不治本。

Curing the symptoms and not the root cause.

[23/3/2026 12:14 pm] Nicholas: Agree the bicycle lanes can be improved, oftentimes the cycling lane ends and there's no information on where to go, can be more continuous.

[23/3/2026 12:14 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Hence we need to:-

1. Shoot for domestic production of our own energy - that will require structural changes to our power generation - that will be immune to oil, petrol, diesel, natural gas import squeeze due to war, geopolitical tension.

2. So what are they:-

a. Solar panels 

b. Recycle waste power generation 

c. H20 electrolysis - extraction of hydrogen gas to generate electricity.

d. Geothermal energy 

e. Nuclear reactor SMR thorium based molten salt

f. Biofuel, Palm oil, SAF (Sustainable Airlines Fuel).

g. EV cars, lorries, bus, pmd, bicycles

[23/3/2026 12:15 pm] Nicholas: Can apply AI to fix this

[23/3/2026 12:25 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

If we are able to do so, we will have successfully winched ourselves out of many decades heartache of energy shock due to reliance on oil, petrol, diesel and natural gas - as war broke out, geopolitical tension erupted.

[23/3/2026 12:32 pm] Adam: Later ai go hallucinate or go rogue and boil the occupants

[23/3/2026 12:42 pm] RY: Energy is essential resources to any country survival/economy growth just like water/food 

Believe our govt is always prepared for any resource crisis in advance 

Just like SG invented NeWater as one of the alternatives, and have multiple sources for food import  

Every crisis is a challenge and testing point for SG prepareness for any crisis to come

And our govt always learn fm other countries mistakes/worldwide crisis 

SG govt may have to seriously consider domestic energy production eg SMR nuclear plant at offshore SG islands

Just like increasing SG domestic food production during covid pandemic 

Besides fuel storage for crisis, similarly with Water storage at the new Tuas Port 

Meantime, govt may have to reinforce to the public again the importance of water/energy conservation, due to limited resources and for our future generations, as everybody plays a part in energy/water conservation 

May also incentising people if there is reduction in usage for water/energy, just like MOH incentising the public in HealthierSG and redeeming HPB points for medishield premiums payment

[23/3/2026 12:56 pm] Andrew Goh: Is it possible to reduce electric consumption of the road’s lamps? Like only switch on alternate lamps instead of every single ones. They might already be energy saving, but switching on only half might reduce consumption more. It should still be bright enough for the drivers to see and not compromise safety.

[23/3/2026 12:57 pm] Jun Ming: But uranium is also a globally controlled fuel

[23/3/2026 12:57 pm] Jun Ming: Can consider but once it's cut off it's cut off.

[23/3/2026 12:58 pm] Jun Ming: Maybe at 3am off alt lights

[23/3/2026 12:59 pm] Jun Ming: In express way

[23/3/2026 1:09 pm] Adam: I think lamps are too bright. But light are extremely negligible.

Imo i think singapore should lower brightness of lamps so that we can sleep better at night. The light are wrecking our sleep cycle as our body still think its daytime. Wonder if moh can coin in on the health effects of leaving all these lights on. Recently they installed new lights near my hdb and its shining too bright into my room

[23/3/2026 1:10 pm] Adam: Im sure our risk averse govt wont change things. Dont rock the boat. If somebody got accident at night later blame light how?

[23/3/2026 1:12 pm] Jun Ming: I think for energy we need to find a new source of energy. To research and find new one. Not the one already established but a new one

[23/3/2026 1:13 pm] Adam: We already getting nuclear.

[23/3/2026 1:13 pm] Jun Ming: I think the space agency should have this idea

[23/3/2026 1:14 pm] Jun Ming: Eg. Getting energy through magnetic field or building a space station and send energy back to Singapore through radiation means like telsa tower

[23/3/2026 1:15 pm] Adam: I dont think singapore has proper infra to support energy research

[23/3/2026 1:16 pm] Adam: Maybe one day ASEAN collaborate to build a particle collider underground and make a black hole

[23/3/2026 1:29 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Thorium don't use uranium.

It is found in Earth crust, rocks, rivers, valleys, etc.

Thorium react with molten salt to produce uranium-233 as liquid fuel to ignite nuclear fission, produce heat to generate electricity.

Such production produce almost infinite electricity and very high yield.

SMR nuclear reactor thorium based molten salt modules produce 500 MW potentially can reach up to 1.3GW by stacking up and aggregating the modules.

Singapore only needs about 11GW of electricity.

If we have about 10 SMR thorium based molten salt nuclear reactors - Singapore is self sufficient in domestic energy production.

And SMR thorium based molten salt nuclear reactor produce negligible radioactive waste that do not require special dumping because it is always recycle as fuel liquid to produce electricity.

Its danger level is equivalent to managing any petrol refinery or natural gas refinery.

[23/3/2026 1:32 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Thorium as minerals are not control by any superpowers like uranium.

Many countries that have minerals will have thorium.

[23/3/2026 1:34 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Source:- Google AI 

India holds the world's largest thorium reserves (approx. 846,000–850,000 tonnes), mainly in coastal monazite sands. Other nations with significant deposits include Australia and Brazil (over 500,000 tonnes each), followed by the USA, Turkey, Egypt, China, Venezuela, Russia, and Norway. Total global resources are estimated at over 6 million tonnes. 

Key Thorium-Rich Countries & Resources:

India: Leading holder, utilizing it in a dedicated three-stage nuclear program.

Australia & Brazil: Possess substantial heavy mineral sand deposits (monazite).

USA: Large reserves, notably in the Lemhi Pass (Montana/Idaho) and Wet Mountains (Colorado).

China: Holds significant, potentially underestimated deposits (identified up to 1.3-1.4 million tonnes reported), and is active in molten-salt reactor research.

Egypt & Turkey: Major deposits in the Middle East/North Africa region.

Others: Significant resources are also located in Canada, Russia, Norway, Greenland, and Venezuela. 

 ThinkChina +5

Note: While Thorium is common, it is currently not mined widely because a commercial market is still developing. 

[23/3/2026 1:41 pm] Khai Mun L.: Hard to get right balance. If not bright enough, other people might feedback is too dark so would have accident.

[23/3/2026 1:45 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Let us analyse the effectiveness and electricity yield of each green sustainable energy:-

1. Solar panels - need very big land surface - Singapore has already done alot.

Many HDB flats, some landed houses, reservoirs, islands etc are already covered by solar panels.

Electricity yield - less than 5%. 

As of early 2026, solar energy accounts for approximately 2.1% to 2.5% of Singapore's total electricity generation mix. 

2. Waste generation electricity. 

Singapore manages its limited space by incinerating over 40% of its daily waste at four Waste-to-Energy (WTE) plants, generating electricity that contributes up to 3% of the nation's total power needs. These plants turn trash into steam-driven electricity, significantly reducing waste volume by up to 90%, with ash transported to Semakau Landfill. 

[23/3/2026 1:45 pm] Adam: We can build solar on water too

[23/3/2026 1:45 pm] Adam: But even our water space is limited

[23/3/2026 1:46 pm] Adam: If we continue solar, best to import from oveseas. Like that australia plan

[23/3/2026 1:46 pm] Adam: Singapore space too precious

[23/3/2026 1:46 pm] Adam: Actually a benefit of helping our neighbours is also to reduce regional dependency on oil. Helps stabilise the region and prices long term

[23/3/2026 1:52 pm] Khai Mun L.: Haha, i heard of a time, one person feedback is too hot, then they tweak aircon lower. Then another person complain too cold, so another adjustment..

How to handle this? 😭

[23/3/2026 1:53 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

3. Hydrogen gas fire electricity in theory is the best for us because we are surrounded by seawater. The fuel, H20 is "infinitely" abundant in theory.

But there is practical constraints that make it currently commercially unviable.

Source :- Google AI 

Energy Requirement: Typical commercial devices operate at an efficiency requiring approximately 50 kWh of electricity to produce 1 kg of hydrogen.

Water Consumption: While theoretically 9 liters of water are needed to produce 1 kg of hydrogen, practical constraints in electrolysis require a total of ~11-29 liters of water per kg of hydrogen, factoring in purification and cooling.

Local Innovation: The National University of Singapore (NUS) has developed ferromagnetic catalysts that significantly increase the speed and efficiency of breaking down water. Another team from NUS discovered a method to use light to trigger a new mechanism in catalysts to generate hydrogen more efficiently.

Water Sources: Research in Singapore indicates that rainwater is the most cost-effective water source for hydrogen production in a local context. 

 NUS - National University of Singapore +6

Challenges and Research Focus:

Oxygen Generation Bottleneck: A major area of research, particularly at NTU (Nanyang Technological University), is overcoming the slow reaction rate of oxygen production in electrolysis.

Catalyst Enhancement: Scientists are developing new materials, such as non-precious cobalt-based catalysts, to improve stability and efficiency.

[23/3/2026 1:56 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

4. Geothermal energy is another energy source that we can explore in Singapore.

But electricity yield is relatively low, still in research and has not reach commercially viable stage.

Source:- Google AI 

Singapore is actively exploring geothermal energy as a renewable source, identifying high underground temperatures (up to at depth) in northern areas like Sembawang. Studies by NTU suggest that deeper drilling, up to 4–5km, could unlock temperatures of over , potentially supporting electricity generation and district cooling. 

 The Straits Times +4

Key Aspects of Geothermal Energy in Singapore:

Location Potential: High heat flow, exceeding (more than double the global average), has been found in the Sembawang area.

Heat Source: The heat is generated by the Simpang Granite bedrock, which is suitable for geothermal extraction.

Key Projects: Researchers from Nanyang Technological University - NTU Singapore (NTU), TUMCREATE, and Surbana Jurong are leading studies, including non-invasive seismic surveys to map heat.

Applications: Potential uses include direct electricity generation, cooling systems, and industrial heating.

Challenges: The high cost of deep drilling, land constraints, and technical challenges associated with operating near dense residential areas.

Timeline: The government has allocated for a two-year, nationwide, non-invasive investigation starting in 2024 to assess potential for power generation, ScienceDirect.com reports (https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S001379522500064X&ved=2ahUKEwiozKrZqrWTAxURaHADHY5lLF4Qy_kOegQIAxAI&opi=89978449&cd&psig=AOvVaw2p1ZzhXOOIFYc3yQAUrWEF&ust=1774331671742000). 

 Energy Market Authority (EMA) +7

[23/3/2026 2:00 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

4. Biofuel, palm oil, SAF.

Biofuel will be directed at airlines and shipping and will not be used as our primary source of electricity generation - because it is harmful to cutting down forest to plant palm oil.

Source:- Google AI.

Singapore is a major Asian hub for biofuels and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), with 2026 mandates setting a 1% SAF target for departing flights, rising to 3%-5% by 2030. Neste's Singapore expansion (https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.greenairnews.com/?p%3D4455&ved=2ahUKEwjAs_Owq7WTAxWbzDgGHVyVPLAQy_kOegQIARAB&opi=89978449&cd&psig=AOvVaw1KwWk046kcKw4p6dHs7Ztr&ust=1774331855387000) provides 1 million tonnes of annual SAF capacity, while biofuel bunker sales to vessels tripled to 520,000 tonnes in 2023. 

 GreenAir News +3

Biofuels and SAF in Singapore

SAF Production & Targets: Singapore aims to be a leading SAF hub (https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.edb.gov.sg/en/business-insights/insights/singapore-looking-into-wider-adoption-of-biofuels-bioresources-to-hit-net-zero-emissions-target.html&ved=2ahUKEwjAs_Owq7WTAxWbzDgGHVyVPLAQy_kOegQIAxAB&opi=89978449&cd&psig=AOvVaw1KwWk046kcKw4p6dHs7Ztr&ust=1774331855387000), with capacity driven by Neste's expanded refinery. The country plans to introduce a levy on air tickets from 2026 to support the adoption of SAF.

Marine Biofuels: Use of biofuels in shipping is accelerating, with over 70,000 tonnes supplied by end-2022 and 520,000 tonnes in 2023.

Feedstocks: While SAF is primarily made from waste, such as used cooking oil and animal fats, palm oil is used in wider biofuel production. 

 GreenAir News +4

Palm Oil Use in Singapore

Consumption: Domestic consumption was about 104,000 metric tonnes in 2023, with expectations to rise to 117,000 by 2028.

Sustainability: Palm oil is the most productive vegetable oil, with 3.5 tonnes/hectare yield compared to 0.8 for rapeseed. However, palm oil consumption is under scrutiny for its environmental impact, leading to a push for sustainable certification in Singapore. 

 Golden Agri-Resources +2

Electricity Yield and Energy Context 

Bioenergy for Electricity: Singapore is exploring bioresources to meet its net-zero goals.

Capacity: The focus is heavily on using bioenergy for transportation (SAF/shipping) rather than primary electricity generation. However, biomass is part of the renewable mix and waste-to-energy efforts.

Grid Context: Electricity generation in Singapore is overwhelmingly powered by natural gas, with a target to transition to lower-carbon alternatives. 

 CME Group +4

[23/3/2026 2:02 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

5. EV vehicles - for cars, buses, lorries, taxis, phv, pnd

Singapore is moving into this direction using lithium EV batteries - hence reducing needs for petrol, diesel, oil and natural gas.

But lithium batteries cannot be used as primary electricity generation.

[23/3/2026 2:04 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

6. Den den den ....... Drumroll......

The only electricity generation that can form the infrastructure backbone of Singapore electricity domestic production - will be .....

[23/3/2026 2:04 pm] Jun Ming: Natural gas

[23/3/2026 2:04 pm] Jun Ming: Ta da

[23/3/2026 2:04 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Er er ..

Wrong.

[23/3/2026 2:07 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

6. The winner go to :- SMR thorium based molten salt nuclear reactor.

We only need 10 - 搞定。2 acre of land per 1 SMR.

About 20 acres for 10 SMRs.

To replace the 3 oil refineries in Singapore.

[23/3/2026 2:11 pm] REACH Singapore: 📢 Topic 📢

[23/3/2026 2:18 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Since Qatar natural gas reactor is hit.

Kuwait oil infrastructure is hit.

UAE oil infrastructure is hit.

Saudi oil infrastructure is hit 

Iraqi oil infrastructure is hit.

Iran oil infrastructure is hit 

The world has very little oil infrastructure intact to supply the whole world with oil.

Since oil price shoot up to more than $100 a barrel.

And even if the war stop now, it need at least 5 years to repair and make oil flowing again.

So a good time for Singapore to do the right thing, instead paying high price for limited oil supply or natural gas - divert the money to build our domestic sustainable oil infrastructure and production plant and nuclear reactors.

[23/3/2026 2:20 pm] LCL (Danny 心): LCL (Danny 心):

"Singapore’s Thorcon Applies To Build First Nuclear Power Plant In Indonesia".

SMR molten salt Thorium based nuclear reactor.

https://www.nucnet.org/news/singapore-s-thorcon-apples-to-build-first-nuclear-power-olant-in-indonesia-3-3-2025#:~:text=Singapore%E2%80%99s%20Thorcon%20Applies%20To%20Build%20First%20Nuclear%20Power%20Plant%20In%20Indonesia

Singapore-based Thorcon International is partnering with Indonesia to develop a 500 MWe Molten Salt Reactor (MSR), the TMSR-500, planned for Kelasa Island. As of early 2025, PT Thorcon Power Indonesia has submitted licensing documents, aiming for construction to start in 2027 and operation by 2031. 

The project features twin 250 MWe reactors on a floating barge, designed to be built in shipyards to enable low-cost, fast deployment. 

World Nuclear News

Key Aspects of the Project:

Technology: Uses a liquid-fuel Molten Salt Reactor (MSR), which operates at high temperatures and low pressure, offering high safety features, according to ThorCon on YouTube.

Fuel Strategy: While initially aiming to use Thorium, the demonstration reactor is planned to use low-enriched uranium (HALEU) to simplify initial licensing and deployment, leaving thorium as a potential future fuel.

Design & Manufacturing: The, ThorCon modular "Cans" are built in a shipyard—potentially in South Korea—and transported to Indonesia.

Objective: To provide reliable, cleaner electricity at costs competitive with coal (around 3 cents per kWh), as highlighted by Mongabay.

Regulatory Status: BAPETEN (Indonesia's nuclear regulator) approved the site evaluation plan for the Kelasa Island site in 2025, which is in Bangka Belitung Province.

[23/3/2026 2:30 pm] RY: It is a gd initiative that govt already started solar energy is most HDB flats, as alternative energy for residential consumption, since SG is so near to Equator and summer all year long 

However with the trend of electric vehicles, maybe more electrical consumption maybe expected ?

Hope the vehical industry may also come up with electrical-saving vehicals in near future too, just like oil 

Glad that govt also started the different ticks of energy-saving for electrical pdts, and phrased out those not energy/water-saving pdts in most retails shops, and encourage people to buy energy/water-saving pdts

Eg NEA extended Climate Vouchers to all SG households for both HDB/Private residential

[23/3/2026 2:32 pm] RY: SG may also consider Russia as alternative energy supplier, if the sanction is lifted in future/war ended

[23/3/2026 2:34 pm] RY: I rem watching a documentary that SG govt is planning/bldg a solar plant in Aussie - unsure if the source is valid

[23/3/2026 2:35 pm] RY: I am unsure if wind energy is possible for SG context, since we are surrounded by sea

[23/3/2026 2:37 pm] Khai Mun L.: Still on-going, but i recall a bit stuck due to financial and legal stuff by australia side

[23/3/2026 2:38 pm] RY: Helium energy maybe the next/alternative resource 

Maybe govt may research more on this also and its feasibility

[23/3/2026 2:39 pm] RY: SG is one of the largest oil refinery, believe SMR nuclear energy maybe feasible

[23/3/2026 2:40 pm] RY: Tks for the updates

[23/3/2026 2:41 pm] LCL (Danny 心): [15/03, 6:23 pm] ☸️  Danny 心: 

My prompt:-

If Singapore decides to go SMR Thorium molten salt nuclear reactors - 5 of them.

Can Singapore import sufficient Thorium in one go to supply for 100 years without import?

[15/03, 6:22 pm] ☸️  Danny 心: 

Source:- Google AI 

Yes — technically Singapore could import enough thorium in one shipment to run several reactors for a very long time, because thorium fuel is extremely energy-dense and reactors consume very small quantities each year.

Let’s break it down.

1. Thorium energy density

Thorium (especially Thorium) used in a Molten Salt Reactor can produce enormous energy.

Rough comparison:

Fuel

Energy from 1 ton

Coal

~3–4 MW-year

Uranium (LWR)

~40,000 MW-year

Thorium (MSR)

up to ~1,000,000 MW-year

Thorium reactors can use much more of the fuel, which is why the consumption is small.

2. Thorium needed per reactor

A small modular reactor (SMR) like those proposed by ThorCon or similar designs typically:

Power output: 250–500 MW

Thorium consumption: roughly 1–3 tons per year

So let’s estimate.

If Singapore builds 5 reactors

Assume:

5 reactors

300 MW each

~2 tons thorium per reactor per year

Total:

10 tons of thorium per year

3. Fuel needed for 100 years

For 100 years:

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10 tons/year × 100 years

= ~1000 tons thorium

So Singapore would need roughly:

~1000 tons of thorium

4. Is 1000 tons large?

Actually, it is very small by mining standards.

Example thorium reserves:

Country

Estimated thorium reserves

India

~850,000 tons

Australia

~600,000 tons

Brazil

~600,000 tons

United States

~500,000 tons

So 1000 tons is tiny globally.

5. Physical storage size

Thorium is a dense metal/oxide powder.

1,000 tons roughly equals:

About 40–50 standard shipping containers

Or a small warehouse.

So storing 100 years of fuel in Singapore is physically easy.

6. Strategic advantage

This is one reason thorium SMRs are attractive for small countries like Singapore:

Advantages:

Fuel needed is very small

Can stockpile decades of supply

Energy security

Less dependence on continuous imports

✅ Conclusion

If Singapore built 5 thorium molten-salt SMRs, it could realistically:

Import ~1000 tons of thorium once

Store it locally

Run the reactors for around 100 years without further imports

💡 Interesting fact:

The entire world’s electricity demand for one year could theoretically be powered by less than ~7,000 tons of thorium if fully utilized in advanced molten-salt reactors.

If you want, I can also explain something fascinating:

Why Singapore could run its entire electricity grid with only about 8–12 SMR thorium reactors — and how much land area that would take.

[23/3/2026 2:44 pm] RY: Tightening diplomatic relationship/ties with neighbouring countries are extremely impt, since SG imports much fm overseas, as SG doesnt have natural resources except labour/sun

[23/3/2026 2:54 pm] Khai Mun L.: Government agencies could publicize the recent easy efforts made during current high energy prices. E.g. aircon temperature, work from home, reduced private transport usage, donations by mp etc..

[23/3/2026 3:14 pm] RY: As per our Ministers, every crisis is also an opportunity

There is more than 1 energy source, and we shall have to think out of the box for solutions always

[23/3/2026 3:33 pm] Jun Ming: Our Minister should led by example in conserving energy. Such as taking public transport

[23/3/2026 3:34 pm] Jun Ming: Parliament air con make sure it's powered by central air conditioning

[23/3/2026 3:34 pm] Jun Ming: These are opportunity to win votes

[23/3/2026 3:35 pm] Jun Ming: Exposing how much kwh they have save in this month compared to last month

[23/3/2026 3:36 pm] Jun Ming: Same as gov office

[23/3/2026 4:02 pm] REACH Singapore: 📢 Topic 📢

[23/3/2026 4:25 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Saudi Aramco cuts oil supply to Asia for second month in April | Reuters

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/saudi-aramco-tells-buyers-lift-only-arab-light-crude-yanbu-april-2026-03-23/

[23/3/2026 4:29 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Trump's changing course on Strait of Hormuz strategy raises questions about US war preparation - CNA 

Trump's political opponents say that he has "lost control of the war" and that he "has no plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz".

https://share.google/moetsbosmnq6VtGRI

死得咯！

[23/3/2026 4:30 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

“Trump has no plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, so he is threatening to attack Iran’s civil power plants,” said Sen Ed Markey, D-Mass, adding: “This would be a war crime.”

“He’s lost control of the war and he is panicking,” said Sen Chris Murphy, D-Conn, responding to Trump's post.

[23/3/2026 4:36 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Stability comes first: Chinese defence chief signals Beijing’s strategic caution | South China Morning Post 

China signal it will not attack Taiwan.

(Else it will trigger a WW3).

https://share.google/zY2Kh8wHRtSkG3XgA

[23/3/2026 4:38 pm] Khai Mun L.: Though having ministers take public transport might be security risk and public inconvenience.

People could mob them and cause disturbance to the rest

[23/3/2026 4:39 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Yes. You are right.

There are security protocols to follow.

This apply to all political Ministers.

[23/3/2026 4:39 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Even foreign countries have such security protocols that apply to all their political Ministers.

[23/3/2026 4:46 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Else each time, security details got to do a security sweep in the MRT and buses they travel.

开玩笑。

[23/3/2026 4:46 pm] Andrew Goh: Perhaps can share measures as how each of us can do our part to reduce energy consumption. Maybe some companies like SP already has those Green Leaves Initiative and tips, these knowledge can be communicated on a national level might help.

[23/3/2026 4:49 pm] Jun Ming: They are not so 金贵。 Parliament usually happens in the afternoon which is off peak. There's enough room with body guards

[23/3/2026 4:50 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Appearing in public is a different matter

[23/3/2026 4:52 pm] Jun Ming: Hmm maybe should hitch instead of every mp drive a car

[23/3/2026 4:55 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Previously I bring a Minister to my server room to show him all the IT setup.

When he left after I escort him back to his office, a senior person ask me, how come a security detail didn't escort him?

I say, huh must arrange security detail meh?

That means during that period, I implicitly become his bodyguard.

[23/3/2026 4:55 pm] Jun Ming: No need what

[23/3/2026 4:56 pm] Jun Ming: Unless there's Intel on a attack

[23/3/2026 4:56 pm] Jun Ming: From what I heard wp Gerald giam take train

[23/3/2026 4:57 pm] Jun Ming: Why can't other pap member take train

[23/3/2026 4:57 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

This is what a senior official told me.

[23/3/2026 5:03 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Actually, the world is not inform of something more dangerous in this Middle East war.

[23/3/2026 5:03 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/us-weighs-special-forces-operation-to-seize-irans-enriched-uranium-stockpile-report/3873626

US weighs special forces operation to seize Iran's enriched uranium stockpile: Report

Head of UN nuclear agency warns extraction would be 'very challenging' as much of material buried under bombed sites

[23/3/2026 5:04 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

"Iran’s nuclear materials and equipment remain a danger in an active war zone".

This is far more dangerous to the world.

https://theconversation.com/irans-nuclear-materials-and-equipment-remain-a-danger-in-an-active-war-zone-278008#:~:text=Iran%E2%80%99s%20nuclear%20materials%20and%20equipment%20remain%20a%20danger%20in%20an%20active%20war%C2%A0zone

[23/3/2026 5:05 pm] Khai Mun L.: Have you seen mp's walkaround in the estate? a lot of people usually surround, wanting to shake hand, take photo, complain about stuff etc..

I had to make big detour around the crowd.

[23/3/2026 5:06 pm] Khai Mun L.: That was what assumed about previous japan PM, but he got shot at when he was out for a rally talk

[23/3/2026 5:15 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

"Middle East crisis live: Iran threatens to lay mines across entire Gulf if coasts are attacked as Israel warns war could continue for weeks

Iran is ramping up its rhetoric on how it would respond to a major attack on the Kharg island or a coastal attack

 Iran vows to destroy Middle East water and energy facilities if US attacks power plants"

 https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/mar/23/middle-east-crisis-live-iea-chief-says-iran-war-energy-crunch-worse-than-1970s-oil-crises-and-ukraine-war-combined?filterKeyEvents=false&page=with%3Ablock-69c0d85d8f0870f125bb186d#:~:text=Middle%20East%20crisis%20live%3A%20Iran,if%20US%20attacks%20power%20plants

[23/3/2026 5:16 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Don't bet on Middle East war will end soon.

The destruction and the outcomes can be unimaginable.

We should start building our own energy infrastructure.

不是开玩笑。

[23/3/2026 5:37 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

"Singapore, Australia to step up efforts to safeguard oil, LNG trade.

The leaders of the two countries expressed deep concern on Monday (Mar 23) over the situation in the Middle East and its consequences for their region."

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/australia-energy-supply-trade-lawrence-wong-anthony-albanese-6010801#:~:text=Singapore%2C%20Australia%20to,for%20their%20region.

[23/3/2026 5:38 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Mr Wong and Mr Albanese said they were committed to working together to strengthen energy supply chain resilience.

This includes efforts to deepen regional cooperation, accelerate renewable energy transition, address unjustified import and export restrictions and maintain open trade flows, said the two prime ministers after a phone call on Monday.

[23/3/2026 5:39 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Australia is one of the world's top LNG producers, alongside Qatar, the US and Russia.

LNG is traded globally, and supply disruptions can quickly ripple across regions as buyers compete for limited cargoes.

This matters for Singapore, where 95 per cent of its electricity is generated using imported natural gas, comprising LNG and pipeline gas from neighbouring countries.

[23/3/2026 5:40 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Singapore import 39.4% LNG from Australia.

And 24.9% from Qatar.

[23/3/2026 5:46 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

"Make Friends with All.

Make enemies with None."

Has become so vital for our existence.

In time of crisis, we can depends on Friends to back us up.

Hence we must make friends with our Hearts.

Because during crisis, they will lend a hand to help us.

[23/3/2026 5:47 pm] LCL (Danny 心):

How come?

[23/3/2026 5:48 pm] Jun Ming: You want to bring a kid to suffer

[23/3/2026 5:49 pm] Jun Ming: Where so many tension around the globe

[23/3/2026 5:49 pm] Jun Ming: To minister this is the reason why our fertility rate is so low

[23/3/2026 5:49 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Hmm....

This is the issue that boggles people's mind.

Because we are in a 末法时期。(Dharma ending era).

That's why 小三灾 (3 minor catastrophe) manifested.

(The ripening of the humanity collective karma - arising from human 3 primary defilements of :-

a. Ignorance of Universal Truth 

b. Hatred / Anger

c. Greed

贪嗔痴

And compounded by 2 minor defilements of:-

d. Arrogance 

e. Distrust.

慢疑。

[23/3/2026 5:50 pm] Jun Ming: Unless someone can bring peace but unlikely

[23/3/2026 5:51 pm] Jun Ming: As global resources has reach the maximum and now a war has broke out to gain more resources

[23/3/2026 5:52 pm] Jun Ming: Us trying to snatch the oil

[23/3/2026 5:52 pm] Jun Ming: Ukraine and Russia wants to get more land

[23/3/2026 5:52 pm] Jun Ming: You see these are places with rich resources

[23/3/2026 5:53 pm] Jun Ming: Next will be cuba

[23/3/2026 5:53 pm] 365: Globalization debt, we've been building the world on the promise of infinite growth

[23/3/2026 5:53 pm] Jun Ming: Trump wants to get Greenland in also

[23/3/2026 5:54 pm] 365: There's still no signs of them trying to slow down

[23/3/2026 5:55 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

All these related to humanity's 3 major defilements and 2 minor defilements.

[23/3/2026 5:56 pm] Jun Ming: And the world fundamental resources is not money, it's food and energy. This world is build base on this 2 pillar

[23/3/2026 5:57 pm] Jun Ming: When these 2 pillar are stable the world more or less are stable

[23/3/2026 5:57 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Arrogance - I all the world powerful.

Distrust - Me first, I trust no one.

Greed / Selfish - greed for lands, for oil, for money, for power, for control.

Hatred / Anger - centuries of hatred and anger since biblical times.

Ignorance of Universal Truth - 真正的真理 - how many people really knows.....  

Rationalism, Collaboration, Mutual benefits, mutual trust - how many countries really practice it nowadays - with globalisation taking a back seat, benefits not shared by all people in each country, rearing of far right nationalism, fascism, acting with impunity ...

[23/3/2026 5:59 pm] Jun Ming: 天下大势，分久必合，合久必分。 I think since wwII the world is getting more and more separated

[23/3/2026 6:01 pm] REACH Singapore: 📢 Topic 📢

[23/3/2026 6:34 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

Particularly I like the statement - accelerate renewable energy transition.

Yes this is the right energy strategy.

刻不容缓。

Proceed with speed and steadiness.

[23/3/2026 6:46 pm] REACH Singapore: Dear Contributors,

⏰ We will be closing the chat in 15 minutes ⏰

Thank you very much for being part of our Telegram chat and participating actively.

Goodnight!

Megan 😊

[23/3/2026 6:48 pm] LCL (Danny 心): 

In fact China hold the vital key to Asia Pacific security, albeit humanity existence.

China must exercise extremely strategic caution not to trigger war on Taiwan.

Else WW3 will really erupt.

[23/3/2026 6:59 pm] REACH Singapore: Dear Contributors

We will be closing the chat for today.

Thank you very much for being part of our Telegram chat and participating actively.

Goodnight!

Megan 😊

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