Electricity Generation

Validity
30 years
Processing time
up to 4 to 6 months (depending on the complexity of the project) upon full submission of supporting documents and receipt of complete information, unl
Issuing authority
ENERGY MARKET AUTHORITY (EMA)

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Who needs the Electricity Generation

This licence applies to Singapore businesses registered under the following SSIC industry codes:

Required documents and prerequisites

Items the applicant typically needs ready before submitting:

  • Audited statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements and credit statement
  • Past 2 years' audited financial statements which could include income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements and credit statement or credit rating (if any), including any history of bankruptcy or financial distress.
  • Document(s) Format(s): (*.doc, *.docx, *.jpeg, *.jpg, *.pdf, *.png, *.xls, *.xlsx)
  • Maximum upload per application: 7 MB
  • Financing plan with details of sources of capital and repayment schedule
  • Document(s) Format(s): (*.doc, *.docx, *.jpeg, *.jpg, *.pdf, *.png, *.xls, *.xlsx)
  • Maximum upload per application: 7 MB
  • Applicant's acceptance of the proposed electricity connection scheme
  • Document(s) Format(s): (*.doc, *.docx, *.jpeg, *.jpg, *.pdf, *.png, *.xls, *.xlsx)
  • Maximum upload per application: 7 MB
  • Organisation chart including resume and curriculum vitae (CV) of key appointment holders
  • Document(s) Format(s): (*.doc, *.docx, *.jpeg, *.jpg, *.pdf, *.png, *.xls, *.xlsx)
  • Maximum upload per application: 7 MB
  • Applicant's acceptance of the proposed gas connection scheme (if gas is used as a fuel for the generating unit)
  • Document(s) Format(s): (*.doc, *.docx, *.jpeg, *.jpg, *.pdf, *.png, *.xls, *.xlsx)
  • Maximum upload per application: 7 MB
  • Applicant's ACRA Business Profile
  • Document(s) Format(s): (*.doc, *.docx, *.jpeg, *.jpg, *.pdf, *.png, *.xls, *.xlsx)
  • Maximum upload per application: 7 MB
  • Other supporting documents (if any)

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