Singapore's Energy Sector Poised for Growth, with Focus on Renewable Energy and Digitalization

Strategic Insights -

The energy sector in Singapore is expected to experience significant growth over the next decade, driven by the increasing demand for renewable energy and the adoption of digitalization technologies. According to a manpower and workforce planning survey conducted by the Energy Market Authority (EMA), the workforce of clean energy companies is projected to grow by 60% over the next decade, with a focus on jobs in solar, energy storage systems, and low-carbon electricity imports. The traditional power and gas workforce is also expected to grow by around 13% by 2034, driven by workforce growth in the electricity transmission and distribution, power generation, and gas sub-sectors.

Key Takeaways:

  • The energy sector in Singapore is projected to create new job opportunities, with a focus on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and digitalization, with a workforce growth of 60% over the next decade.
  • The traditional power and gas workforce is expected to grow by around 13% by 2034, driven by workforce growth in the electricity transmission and distribution, power generation, and gas sub-sectors.
  • Engineers and technical officers in the energy sector grew by 13% and 7% respectively, indicating rising opportunities for graduates and professionals with relevant expertise.
  • The Singapore government is committed to supporting the growth of the energy workforce and has announced plans to invest in initiatives to develop a skilled and sustainable energy workforce.
  • Industry partners and Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) are working together to develop training programs to upskill professionals, including mid-career workers, and tertiary students.
  • The Clean Energy Jobs-Skills Insight resource has been refreshed to spotlight emerging trends, in-demand jobs, and skills across the energy sector, showcasing how new technologies are redefining the traditional energy sector.
  • The energy sector workforce has increased by 4% (310 workers) from 2022 to 2024, driven mostly by workforce growth in the traditional power and gas sector.
  • Strong industry commitment is evident, with partners taking proactive steps to strengthen the workforce, including joint training initiatives, industry-specific training programs, and skills-based rotational assignments.

Statistics:

  • The energy sector workforce is projected to grow by 60% over the next decade, with a focus on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and digitalization.
  • The traditional power and gas workforce is expected to grow by around 13% by 2034, driven by workforce growth in the electricity transmission and distribution, power generation, and gas sub-sectors.
  • Engineers in the energy sector grew by 13% (180 workers), while technical officers increased by 7% (110 workers) from 2022 to 2024.
  • The energy sector workforce has increased by 4% (310 workers) from 2022 to 2024, driven mostly by workforce growth in the traditional power and gas sector.
  • Industry partners have invested over 3,650 training hours in structured training programs tailored for next-generation energy systems.

Sources:

  • Energy Market Authority, Government of Singapore (2025) - "Singapore's Energy Workforce Poised to Grow Over Next Decade"
  • Annex A: EMA Biennial Energy Sector Manpower Survey (https://www.ema.gov.sg/content/dam/corporate/news/media-releases/2025/20251031-Media-Release-Singapore-Energy-Workforce-Poised-to-Grow-Over-Next%20Decade.pdf.coredownload.pdf)
  • Annex B: EMA Workforce Planning Study (https://www.ema.gov.sg/content/dam/corporate/news/media-releases/2025/20251031-Media-Release-Singapore-Energy-Workforce-Poised-to-Grow-Over-Next%20Decade.pdf.coredownload.pdf)
  • Annex C: Background on Licensed Electrical Workers (https://www.ema.gov.sg/content/dam/corporate/news/media-releases/2025/20251031-Media-Release-Singapore-Energy-Workforce-Poised-to-Grow-Over-Next%20Decade.pdf.coredownload.pdf)