ENERGY MARKET AUTHORITY (EMA)
ENERGY MARKET AUTHORITY issues 5 business licences and permits in Singapore. Each one below targets a specific industry, activity, or premises type — click through for the full reference: validity, processing time, prerequisites, and which SSIC industry codes it applies to.
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All EMA licences
Electricity Generation
The Electricity Generation Licence is required by the Energy Market Authority (EMA) for entities intending to generate electricity in Singapore. This licence is valid for 30 years, with processing times ranging from 4 to 6 months depending on project complexity and the completeness of submitted documents.
Electricity Retailer
The Electricity Retailer Licence is required by the Energy Market Authority (EMA) for businesses intending to operate as electricity retailers in Singapore. The licence is valid for up to 10 years, with processing typically taking 8 weeks upon full submission of supporting documents.
Electricity Wholesaler
The Electricity Wholesaler Licence is issued by the Energy Market Authority (EMA) in Singapore for entities involved in the wholesale trading of electricity. This licence does not have an expiration date, and processing typically takes up to 30 working days upon full submission of supporting documents.
Gas Shipper, Retailer or Importer
The Gas Shipper, Retailer or Importer licence is issued by the Energy Market Authority (EMA) in Singapore for businesses involved in the shipping, retailing, or importing of gas. The licence is valid for up to 10 years, with processing typically taking 8 weeks upon full submission of supporting documents.
Other Electricity and Gas licences
The Other Electricity and Gas Licences are issued by the Energy Market Authority (EMA) in Singapore for entities involved in the electricity and gas sectors. The validity of these licences varies, typically ranging from 10 to 30 years, with processing taking up to 8 weeks upon complete submission of required documents.