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Smart Building Solution by SP Group and 75F Helps Buildings Achieve More Than 30% Energy Savingshttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/news-and-media-releases/Smart-Building-Solution-by-SP-Group-and-75F-Helps-Buildings-Achieve-More-Than-30--Energy-Savings
Media Release Smart Building Solution by SP Group and 75F Helps Buildings Achieve More Than 30% Energy Savings Singapore, 5 December 2019 – SP Group (SP), a leading energy utilities group and 75F, a building intelligence solutions provider, are offering a micro-climate control solution that can save more than 30 per cent in energy consumption while improving occupant comfort. The solution uses applied Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) and Internet of Things (IoT) to reduce energy consumption in a building. It takes into consideration factors like occupancy and weather and optimises air-flow to evenly cool areas. SP partnered with 75F to customise and test the performance and viability of the solution for Singapore’s tropical environment. The solution was trialled for a year at Singapore Institute of Technology’s (SIT) campus at Dover, and the Mercatus Co-operative Limited’s corporate office at One Marina Boulevard in Raffles Place. Both locations achieved more than 30 per cent in energy savings, while improving comfort for occupants by ensuring that the indoor temperature, and air quality were optimal. With the validated outcomes, SP and 75F will offer the solution to customers in Singapore, China, Vietnam, Indonesia and Australia. Air-conditioning contributes 60 per cent of a building’s electricity consumption. With buildings consuming a third of Singapore’s total electricity consumption1 , this new solution will help Singapore reduce electricity consumption and support the goal of cutting national emissions intensity by 36 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030. Mr Brandon Chia, Head, Centre of Excellence, SP Group said: “SP Group has partnered with 75F on this micro-climate control solution that leverages A.I. and IoT. It enables customers to enjoy cooler comfort in buildings while lowering their carbon footprint. We look forward to developing more next-generation technologies to help customers in Singapore and the region save energy and cost.” The micro-climate control solution is a self-learning, intuitive building intelligence system that optimises and regulates air-conditioning in buildings to improve operational efficiency and occupant experience. The system’s central control unit divides large open spaces into smaller zones that balances the temperature, air flow, carbon dioxide (CO2) within each zone. It also optimises the air-conditioning operation by using the least amount of energy to achieve the required comfort. Gaurav Burman, APAC President, 75F said: “Both 75F and SP are committed to saving energy and reducing the carbon footprint of commercial buildings. The Asia Pacific market, especially Singapore, China, Vietnam, Indonesia and Australia, represent a huge opportunity given their economic growth, rising energy costs and the growing focus to improve occupant experience and operational efficiency. This partnership combines 75F’s award-winning technology with SP’s capabilities and track record in the region, allowing both companies to accelerate our growth.” SP’s partnership with 75F first started as part of SP’s Energy Advanced Research and Development (SPEAR) programme, under the SP Centre of Excellence (SP CoE). SP CoE is an initiative supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), and drives the research, development, and integration of cutting-edge solutions and next-generation technologies for Singapore’s energy infrastructure network. -Ends- Notes to Editor: About SP Group SP Group is a leading energy utilities group in the Asia Pacific. It owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution businesses in Singapore and Australia, and district cooling businesses in Singapore and China. SP Group is committed to providing customers with reliable and efficient energy utilities services. About 1.6 million industrial, commercial and residential customers in Singapore benefit from SP Group’s world-class transmission, distribution and market support services. These networks are amongst the most reliable and cost-effective world-wide. SP Group also drives digital solutions to empower customers to manage their utilities, reduce consumption and save cost. For more information, please visit spgroup.com.sg or for follow us on Facebook at fb.com/SPGroupSG and on Twitter @SPGroupSG. About SP Centre of Excellence The SP Centre of Excellence (CoE) is an initiative by SP Group (SP) to drive the innovation and commercialisation of next-generation energy network technologies for the greater reliability and efficiency of Singapore’s infrastructure. Supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board, the CoE aims to establish SP as a thought leader in the utility industry forefront and build future-ready energy networks and resource capabilities. This allows SP to stay ahead of global trends such as the drive for smarter and greener performance, and to sustainably meet evolving customer needs About 75F 75F is an award-winning, IoT and Machine Learning company taking a fresh approach to HVAC, lighting and controls in commercial buildings. Founded in 2012, 75F offers data-driven, proactive, predictive building intelligence and controls. 75F is backed by investment groups including billionaire-led Breakthrough Energy Ventures and Oil & Gas Climate Initiative. 75F has delivered hundreds of energy-efficient, comfortable and healthy spaces to enthusiastic customers who rave about the results. 75F launched its operations in India in August 2016 and has been growing steadily since with companies such as Firstsource Solutions, Flipkart, Bennett-Coleman Group, Mercedes Benz, Mapletree, HP, Shell, Smartworks and other leading brands in India, joining US customers such as HOM Furniture, Border Foods, Magnet 360, Rockler and Yoga Fit. 1 Source: The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) Super Low Energy Technology Roadmap Report
SP Group To Build Singapore's Largest Public Electric Vehicle Charging Networkhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/news-and-media-releases/SP-Group-To-Build-Singapore-s-Largest-Public-Electric-Vehicle-Charging-Network
Media Release SP Group To Build Singapore's Largest Public Electric Vehicle Charging Network 500 publicly accessible charging points at convenient locations across Singapore by 2020 • SP announces two tenders for the charging hardware and installation. First batch of 30 charging points to be in operation later this year Singapore, 19 June 2018 – In a boost for electric vehicle adoption in Singapore, SP Group (SP) has announced plans to launch Singapore’s largest public electric vehicle charging network, with 500 charging points nation-wide by 2020. EV users can conveniently access the charging points at locations such as shopping malls, residential areas, business parks and industrial sites. The first batch of 30 charging points will be in operation by end 2018. SP also announced the launch of two tenders for the electric vehicle charging network. The tenders are for the procurement of charging hardware for both AC (alternating current) and DC (direct current) chargers, and for the installation of the chargers. Singapore is regarded as an ideal environment for EVs as it is highly urbanised and compact. This pervasive charging network will plug a critical gap in scaling up EV adoption in Singapore by reducing range anxiety in EV drivers. To ensure that the charging network is accessible and convenient for public usage, SP is developing a mobile app that will allow EV users to make payment electronically and receive real-time information such as the location and availability of charging points, and automated updates on charging duration. “SP Group is committed to delivering a high-quality, sustainable lifestyle for our customers. Our nation-wide electric vehicle charging network will encourage greater adoption of green mobility, and support Singapore’s sustainability goals,” said Mr Wong Kim Yin, Group Chief Executive Officer of SP Group. The island-wide network will be fully compliant with Singapore’s national charging standards and comprise both AC and DC chargers, with power ratings ranging from 22kW to 50kW. Of the 500 charging points, more than 100 will be 50kW-DC charging points, a fast charge technology that can fully charge an EV in as little as 30 minutes. This network will significantly boost the number of DC chargers in Singapore which has fewer than five DC chargers today. Compared to vehicles with an internal combustion engine (ICE), EVs offer lower operating costs in terms of energy and maintenance, and a cleaner ride with zero tailpipe emissions. Each EV is able to about halve the carbon emissions from a comparable ICE car after factoring in Singapore’s power generation profile, thereby contributing to Singapore’s climate change mitigation commitments. The quieter EVs also contribute to reducing noise pollution. SP Group’s electric vehicle journey commenced back in 2016, when it started to convert its entire vehicle fleet to electric vehicles. This involved the development of capabilities to operate an internal charging network that will now be scaled up for the roll out of a nation-wide public charging network in Singapore. Parties interested to have SP install chargers at their premises can contact SP Group at emobility@spgroup.com.sg. About SP Group SP Group is a leading energy utilities group in the Asia Pacific. It owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution businesses in Singapore and Australia, and district cooling businesses in Singapore and China. SP Group is committed to providing customers with reliable and efficient energy utilities services. About 1.5 million industrial, commercial and residential customers in Singapore benefit from SP Group’s world-class transmission, distribution and market support services. These networks are amongst the most reliable and cost-effective world-wide. SP Group also drives digital solutions to empower customers to manage their utilities, reduce consumption and save cost. For more information, please visit spgroup.com.sg or for follow us on Facebook at fb.com/SPGroupSG and on Twitter @SPGroupSG.
Average-Water-Consumption--CuM-_Feb-24-to-Jan-25.xlsxhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/spgroup/docs/our-services/utilities/tariff-information/Average-Water-Consumption--CuM-_Feb-24-to-Jan-25.xlsx
Consumption_Water Average consumption of Water (CuM) Premises Types Feb-24 Mar-24 Apr-24 May-24 Jun-24 Jul-24 Aug-24 Sep-24 Oct-24 Nov-24 Dec-24 Jan-25 HDB 1-Room 8.0 8.3 8.4 8.1 7.7 7.5 8.1 8.3 7.9 8.1 7.8 7.8 HDB 2-Room 9.3 9.7 10.0 9.5 8.7 8.7 9.4 9.5 9.2 9.3 9.0 9.0 HDB 3-Room 12.2 12.8 12.9 12.0 11.5 11.6 12.4 12.5 12.2 12.2 12.0 11.9 HDB 4-Room 15.5 16.2 16.3 15.3 14.7 14.6 15.6 15.7 15.3 15.5 15.1 14.9 HDB 5-Room 16.7 17.8 17.7 16.7 16.0 15.6 16.9 17.1 16.7 17.0 16.4 16.1 HDB Executive 18.8 19.9 19.7 18.6 17.7 17.7 18.8 19.1 18.5 18.8 18.1 17.9 Apartment 13.1 14.4 14.3 13.2 12.7 12.5 13.1 13.8 13.8 13.8 13.3 12.8 Terrace 25.8 28.0 28.4 24.2 24.1 24.7 25.7 26.7 25.9 26.2 25.6 24.7 Semi-Detached 30.7 34.9 34.6 30.2 28.3 30.0 31.5 33.4 31.4 32.2 30.9 30.4 Bungalow 46.3 59.5 58.1 50.4 42.1 49.6 48.1 54.7 52.4 52.4 50.2 49.8
[20210423] The Business Times Online - Singtel, Wilmar, SP Group and Razer in green finance push on Earth Dayhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/jcr:63536142-d69f-4605-9bfd-23e95a9aa315
BANKING & FINANCE Singtel, Wilmar, SP Group and Razer in green finance push on Earth Day � THU, APR 22, 2021 - 4:34 PM S PRIYASHINI � spriya@sph.com.sg SINGAPORE companies on Thursday committed to clean and green nancing projects, coinciding with the global observance of Earth Day. Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel), Wilmar International and SP Group made separate announcements indicating their moves to amp up the provision of green nancing and sustainability-linked loans. These loans aim to support and nance projects that are aligned with environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards and clean sectors. SINGTEL The telco's wholly-owned subsidiary launched its rst sustainability-linked revolving credit facility of S$750 million, the largest Singapore-dollar denominated sustainability-linked loan to date, the company said in an exchange ling on Thursday. This marks the group's foray into sustainable nancing under its new programme Olives, which is linked to sustainability targets. DBS, OCBC and UOB have teamed up to provide this credit facility. The three-year loan encompasses interest rate discounts pegged to pre-determined ESG targets in areas such as climate risk, carbon management and workplace health and safety metrics. The loan is guaranteed by Singtel and will be used for general corporate purposes. SP GROUP Singapore's national utility has launched a green nancing framework and obtained its maiden green loan facilities amounting to S$100 million from DBS, OCBC and UOB on a bilateral basis in a move that seeks to deepen the integration of sustainability into its nancing strategy. Under this framework, the company and its subsidiaries will issue green nancing instruments to nance or re nance eligible green projects along verticals such as clean transportation, energy e ciency, renewable energy and green buildings. In a joint press statement, the group highlighted that the framework enables investors and lenders to have greater visibility of the use of the proceeds and the environmental impact of the projects funded by the instruments handed out. WILMAR INTERNATIONAL The agri-business company announced the closure of a twoyear US$100 million sustainability-linked facility together with nancial services company Credit Agricole CIB. The company added that the margin of the facility will be dependent on Wilmar's performance of sustainability-linked key performance indicators (KPIs). Additionally, the facility incorporates a tiered discount mechanism where the achievement of each KPI is given a speci ed discount and the margin will be reduced by the aggregate of the discounts applicable for the KPI(s) achieved. Some of these KPIs include Wilmar's continued inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) Asia Paci c, achievements or improvements in benchmark rating by independent organisations and traceability targets. RAZER Hong Kong-listed gaming rm Razer also launched a US$50 million fund to invest in startups working in the environmental and sustainability space on Thursday. It looks to invest in seed and Series A funding rounds globally, ranging from US$100,000 to US$1 million.
Bringing Distributed District Cooling to Our Town Centres - A Cool Solution for a Greener SIngaporehttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/news-and-media-releases/Bringing-Distributed-District-Cooling-to-Our-Town-Centres---A-Cool-Solution-for-a-Greener-SIngapore
News Release Bringing Distributed District Cooling to Our Town Centres - A Cool Solution for a Greener SIngapore Feasibility study at Tampines Central demonstrates 17 percent savings in electricity consumption, 18 percent reduction in carbon emissions, and monetary benefits for existing buildings while providing cool comfort Letter of Intent signed with existing building owners – CapitaLand, Frasers Property, OCBC Bank, People’s Association and UOB, bringing Tampines one step closer to its Eco Town ambitions Singapore, 19 August 2021 – An interconnected, centralised cooling system across Tampines Central could achieve energy savings and reductions in carbon emissions to support Tampines’ green ambitions to transform into an Eco Town by 2025, according to a white paper study on the feasibility of brownfield distributed district cooling. The study, by Temasek and SP Group (SP), was supported by the Tampines Group Representation Constituency (GRC) and the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE). Fourteen existing buildings within the Tampines Central Area were involved in the study, representing a range of various uses, including retail malls, commercial and public offices, data centres, and a community sports hub. According to findings outlined in the white paper, consolidating the cooling loads of the 14 buildings under a distributed district cooling (DDC) network would result in: 17% lower energy consumption – enough to power 1,665 three-room HDB households for a year; An 18% reduction in carbon emissions, from both energy savings and refrigerant reduction – equivalent to removing 2,250 cars from roads annually; and S$4.3 million annually from energy savings, reduction in equipment replacement and maintenance costs and potential earnings from freeing up chiller plant space, which can be converted into retail or office space. In a signing ceremony witnessed by Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Adviser to Tampines GROs, Minister for Social and Family Development, Second Minister for Health and Minister-in- charge of Muslim Affairs, at Our Tampines Hub earlier this afternoon, property owners CapitaLand, Frasers Property, OCBC Bank, People’s Association and UOB have each signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with SP to affirm their interest in subscribing to this sustainable cooling solution. These building owners were part of the white paper study and are the existing owners of Tampines Mall, Telepark, Century Square, Tampines 1, OCBC Tampines Centre Two, Our Tampines Hub and UOB Tampines Centre respectively. The commitment of these building owners brings the DDC network one step closer to materialisation in Tampines. Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Adviser to Tampines GROs, Minister for Social and Family Development, Second Minister for Health and Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs said: “Sustainable towns and districts are essential for Singapore to meet our sustainability goals under the Singapore Green Plan 2030. The results from the feasibility study at Tampines Central look promising. I am hopeful that the adoption of this green cooling solution will bring Tampines closer to our ambition to be an Eco Town by 2025 and pave the way for district cooling to be explored across other towns and built-up areas.” “A more efficient way to cool buildings would cut down on energy, carbon and cut costs. Temasek is delighted to partner SP Group to study the feasibility of a novel distributed district cooling concept for brownfield developments which could provide cities worldwide with a proof-of-concept for a more sustainable way to cool buildings,” said Dr Steve Howard, Chief Sustainability Officer, Temasek. SP’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr Stanley Huang, said, “In Singapore’s highly urbanised landscape, it is necessary to innovate and deploy sustainable solutions to existing infrastructure. This white paper illustrates the potential of district cooling as a core solution to empower existing townships to go green, demonstrating its potential to support Tampines’ Eco Town ambitions. Tampines residents can enjoy the same sustainable and reliable cooling comfort, similar to our district cooling solution at Marina Bay. Through a  widespread adoption of distributed district cooling, building owners of mature developments can reap significant energy savings and contribute to our national decarbonisation efforts, without any compromise in the comfort for users.” Ms Amy Hing, 1 Deputy Secretary, MSE, said: “This study explores an innovative district cooling solution in a brownfield site that can potentially enhance energy efficiency and lower the carbon footprint. We hope that the insights gained from the study will encourage more ideas and collaboration on innovative district-level solutions that contribute to the Singapore Green Plan 2030.” The hot issue of keeping cool In Singapore’s tropical climate, air conditioning is widely used to provide cool comfort. However, air conditioners consume a lot of electricity, which itself can be up to 50 per cent of a building’s total consumption. Air conditioners also contain hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) that trap heat – making them potent greenhouse gases. In addition, the usage of air conditioners tends to lead to warmer temperatures outside due to the exchange and release of heat into the environment. There is an urgent need to find a cleaner and more sustainable way to cool our living environment. District Cooling One cooling solution that has gained traction is district cooling. This involves centralising cooling plants that distribute chilled water to various buildings through an underground network of insulated pipes to provide air conditioning. Through economies of scale, district cooling consumes less energy for the same amount of cooling and reduces carbon emissions. As the individual buildings do not need to invest in their own chillers and maintain them, this approach enhances reliability and frees up space that would be needed if the building installed its own chillers. Building owners also save on maintenance costs by tapping on the district cooling network. SP designed and built the world’s largest underground district cooling network at Marina Bay, which has been in operation with zero supply interruption since 2006. However, the  design and integration of this solution was conceptualised when Marina Bay was in a greenfield state. The concept of district cooling can be applied in a brownfield, or existing urban setting, where existing buildings already have their own chiller plant systems. This is where the DDC network comes in. In Singapore, where majority of land is already built upon and developed, connecting existing buildings on to a brownfield DDC network can be a game changer, supporting Singapore’s Green Plan 2030 to address climate change and promote sustainable living. The white paper by Temasek and SP Group titled “Taking The Heat Off Cooling: A Greener Way To Cool” can be downloaded at www.ecosperity.sg/en/ideas/taking-the- heat-off-cooling-a-greener-way-to-cool.html   -Ends-   Quotes from Property Owners Quote from CapitaLand “As part of the CapitaLand Group, one of the most sustainable corporations in the world, CICT is firmly committed to embedding sustainability in our business strategy and the daily operations of our portfolio, which is 100% green-rated. To continue advancing in our sustainability journey under CapitaLand’s 2030 Sustainability Master Plan, we believe in supporting innovation and collaborating with like-minded partners. We are therefore pleased to take part in the distributed district cooling (DDC) network feasibility study in Tampines Central, where Tampines Mall is located. To date, the results of the study have been encouraging, and we expect to see some reduction in the energy consumption for Tampines Mall going forward. We welcome and look forward to more of such collaborative efforts that benefit the communities served by CICT’s properties and support Singapore’s overall climate resilience.” Mr Tony Tan, Chief Executive Officer, CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (CICT) Management Limited Quote from Frasers Property “We are pleased to be a part of this initiative to adopt a cleaner and greener cooling solution across our properties in Tampines, which aligns with Frasers Property’s corporate goal to be a net-zero carbon corporation by 2050. This opportunity to play an instrumental role in building a distributed district cooling network in the township reaffirms our commitment to tackling urgent sustainability challenges and creating places for good. As we continue to develop innovative solutions to tackle climate change, we look forward to working alongside our partners to enable a more energy-efficient and resilient ecosystem for the communities we operate in.” Mr Low Chee Wah, Chief Executive Officer, Frasers Property Retail Quote from OCBC Bank “It is exciting to see such an eco-system being created by like-minded organisations in an unified push for sustainability in Singapore. Climate action cannot be achieved by any single party; it has to be a collective one to truly make an impact. OCBC is therefore very pleased to participate in the study and initiative. We take this collective approach for all our OCBC-owned buildings too. Not only do we adopt best practices in the use of energy, water and waste management, we also do our part to nudge our suppliers, customers, tenants and other stakeholders to adopt more environmentally-friendly practices. It is also our goal to get all our buildings and branches to achieve the BCA Green Mark Award by 2030. So far, nine have received the Mark.” Ms Helen Wong, Group Chief Executive Officer, OCBC Bank Quote from UOB “At UOB, we are mindful of the environmental impact of our buildings and operations and target to have all our wholly-owned buildings certified green by 2030. To this end, we continue to make improvements in our buildings in areas such as energy efficiency and resource conservation. This is why we are pleased to work with Temasek, SP Group and other building owners to make Tampines an Eco Town in this pioneering brownfield initiative for an interconnected and sustainable cooling system. We believe the collective efforts to make the brownfield built environment more sustainable will have a multiplier effect as we strive to be more efficient in managing our environmental impact. Together, we can help to forge a sustainable future for all.” Mr Wee Ee Cheong, Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, UOB Quote from People’s Association “Our Tampines Hub, led by People’s Association (PA) is happy to support this green initiative in enabling Tampines to be an Eco Town by 2025. Serving as a platform that connects and engages with the community, we will be able to create better awareness and nurture an appreciation for more energy efficient solutions among our residents. We look forward to partnering SP Group, Temasek and our neighbouring building owners to bring this initiative to fruition; and to further outreach efforts in our sustainability plan.” Mr Lim Hock Yu, Chief Executive Director People’s Association About Temasek Temasek is an investment company with a net portfolio value of S$381 billion as at 31 March 2021. Our Temasek Charter defines our three roles as an Investor, Institution and Steward, and shapes our ethos to do well, do right, and do good. As a provider of catalytic capital, we seek to enable solutions to key global challenges. We deploy financial capital to stimulate innovation and growth; develop human capital to uplift capabilities and enhance potential; enable natural capital and foster sustainable solutions for the climate and a better living environment; and seed social capital to transform lives for a more inclusive and resilient world. Sustainability is at the core of all that we do. We actively seek sustainable solutions to address present and future challenges, as we capture investible opportunities to bring about a sustainable future for all. Temasek has had overall corporate credit ratings of Aaa/AAA by rating agencies Moody’s Investors Service and S&P Global Ratings respectively, since our inaugural credit ratings in 2004. Headquartered in Singapore, we have 13 offices in 9 countries around the world: Beijing, Hanoi, Mumbai, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Singapore in Asia; and London, Brussels, New York, San Francisco, Washington DC, Mexico City, and Sao Paulo outside Asia. For more information on Temasek, please visit www.temasek.com.sg For Temasek Review 2021, please visit www.temasekreview.com.sg About SP Group SP Group is a leading utilities group in the Asia Pacific, empowering the future of energy with low-carbon, smart energy solutions for its customers. It owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution businesses in Singapore and Australia, and sustainable energy solutions in Singapore and China. As Singapore’s national grid operator, about 1.6 million industrial, commercial and residential customers benefit from its world-class transmission, distribution and market support services. These networks are amongst the most reliable and cost-effective world- wide. Beyond traditional utilities services, SP Group provides a suite of sustainable and renewable energy solutions such as microgrids, cooling and heating systems for business districts and residential townships, solar energy solutions, electric vehicle fast charging and digital energy solutions for customers in Singapore and the region. For more information, please visit spgroup.com.sg or for follow us on Facebook at fb.com/SPGroupSG, on LinkedIn at spgrp.sg/linkedin and on Twitter @SPGroupSG.
SP Group Partners Frasers Property Vietnam To Bring Integrated Smart, Clean Energy Solutions To Binh Duong Industrial Parkhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/news-and-media-releases/SP-Group-Partners-Frasers-Property-Vietnam-To-Bring-Integrated-Smart--Clean-Energy-Solutions-To-Binh-Duong-Industrial-Park
News Release SP Group Partners Frasers Property Vietnam To Bring Integrated Smart, Clean Energy Solutions To Binh Duong Industrial Park Strategic partnership will elevate sustainable industrial real estate in Vietnam Smart and clean energy initiatives will benefit industrial tenants of Binh Duong Industrial Park with greater power reliability and resilience, lower operating costs and reduced carbon footprint Ho Chi Minh & Singapore, 24 August 2023 – SP Group (SP), A leading energy utilities group and sustainable energy solutions provider in Singapore and Asia Pacific and Frasers Property Vietnam (FPV), one of Vietnam’s leading diversified property developers, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop and implement integrated smart energy solutions at FPV’s Binh Duong Industrial Park (BDIP). This partnership will help the industrial park accelerate the adoption of green energy solutions, enable energy savings and carbon emissions reduction for all tenants. In the initial phase, SP will design, invest, install, operate, and maintain integrated smart energy solutions for BDIP’s Industrial Service Centre (ISC). This includes the installation of solar photovoltaics for renewable energy, digital building solutions, electric vehicle charging, and smart energy optimisation and management systems. Subsequently, SP and FPV will collaborate on a feasibility study to implement a green micro-grid for BDIP that will accelerate the clean energy transition for the industrial park, facilitate access to renewable energy and will provide greater power reliability and resilience for tenants. The 837sqm ISC will cater to the business and social requirements of all BDIP tenants with shared facilities including meeting rooms, outdoor sport & recreational facilities, F&B options, and open green spaces. To regulate the ISC’s indoor environment balancing energy efficiency with users’ thermal comfort and wellbeing, SP will deploy its suite of smart building energy management solutions – Green Energy Tech (GETTM). A key innovative solution is GETTM Control, a self-learning building intelligence system that utilises artificial intelligence (A.I.) and Internet of Things (IoT) to optimise and regulate air-conditioning based on changes in occupancy and ambient weather conditions. Expected to potentially save up to 30 per cent on cooling energy and reduce carbon emissions by close to 18 per cent, the micro-climate control system utilises sensors and smart dampers to ensure cool air is sent to where it is needed. This enhances the well-being and thermal comfort for occupants while maximising energy and operational efficiency. Mr. Brandon Chia, Managing Director, Sustainability Energy Solutions, Southeast Asia and Australia, SP Group, said, "Our collaboration with Frasers Property Vietnam underscores our goal of empowering the sustainability ambitions of industrial parks and contributing to the net-zero targets of Vietnam. Through our bespoke and integrated system of smart and sustainable energy solutions, industrial parks can seamlessly harness renewable energy sources and transition to energy-efficient operations that will enhance cost savings, carbon emission reductions, and promote productivity." Leading the MoU signing ceremony on behalf of Frasers Property, Mr. Lim Hua Tiong, CEO of Frasers Property Vietnam, said: “As a multinational real estate developer, we take a long-term view for all our projects. We want to create buildings that are durable, adaptable, and resilient to the changing environment and needs of our customers. That is why we have applied our expertise in design and masterplanning to our first industrial showcase in Vietnam, Binh Duong Industrial Park. By partnering with SP, we are adopting industry-leading energy management practices to further improve the energy efficiency and sustainability credentials of our properties.” Also present at the signing ceremony was Frasers Property’s Group Head of Sustainability, Mr. Paolo Bevilacqua, who shared: “It is heartening to see the overall efforts we are making in adopting renewable energy sources for powering our properties, which is critical if we are to decarbonise to achieve our vision of sustainable real estate. This partnership between like-minded organisations demonstrates how our net-zero carbon goal can bring tangible benefits to tenants and customers with lower operational costs and a reduced carbon footprint.” Located in one of Vietnam’s key southern economic hubs in Binh Duong province, BDIP is FPV’s first industrial park development in Vietnam well served by National Route 13 and connected to major seaports and airports in the region. BDIP sits on more than 106 hectares of land, providing high quality industrial facilities built to international standards. The industrial park is amongst one of few developments in Vietnam to be LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certified, which accredits for healthy, efficient, carbon and cost-saving green buildings. BDIP is appealing to sustainability-minded tenants, with Phase 1 now at over 90 per cent occupancy. The next development phase for BDIP is now open for pre-committed tenants in both ready-built and built-to-suit configurations. Realising sustainable real estate in Vietnam As a Group, Frasers Property is committed to be a net-zero carbon corporation by 2050, encompassing Scopes 1, 2 and 3 emissions. One of Frasers Property’s sustainability goals focuses on green-certifying its owned and asset-managed properties, which is also a business commitment of Frasers Property Vietnam to achieve green certification for all buildings in its portfolio. In late 2022, Frasers Property Vietnam became the first real estate company in Vietnam to be endorsed by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). It received approval from SBTi for its detailed net-zero carbon roadmaps and carbon reduction targets that help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. As part of its SBTi plans, the company intends to progressively install rooftop solar panels, allocate renewable energy for street lighting and introduce energy- and water-efficient building equipment renewable energy across its developments. Achieving a low-carbon future for Vietnam This partnership with FPV highlights SP’s commitment to help Vietnam’s energy-intensive sectors decarbonise, and to contribute towards Vietnam’s sustainability targets through the proliferation of various sustainability energy solutions. Earlier this year, SP acquired two solar farms of 100 Megawatts-peak (MWp) in Vietnam’s Phu Yen province. The acquisition builds SP’s capability and expertise to help customers achieve 100% clean energy consumption when the Direct Power Purchase Framework in Vietnam is in place. It also demonstrates SP’s long-term commitment to be a one-stop provider of sustainable energy services that enables commercial and industrial customers to achieve their net-zero ambitions.   ABOUT SP GROUP SP Group is a leading utilities group in the Asia Pacific, empowering the future of energy with low-carbon, smart energy solutions for its customers. It owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution businesses in Singapore and Australia, and sustainable energy solutions in Singapore, China, Vietnam and Thailand. As Singapore’s national grid operator, about 1.6 million industrial, commercial and residential customers benefit from its world-class transmission, distribution and market support services. These networks are amongst the most reliable and cost-effective world-wide. Beyond traditional utilities services, SP Group provides a suite of sustainable and renewable energy solutions such as microgrids, cooling and heating systems for business districts and residential townships, solar energy solutions, electric vehicle fast charging and digital energy solutions for customers in Singapore and the region. For more information, please visit spgroup.com.sg or for follow us on Facebook at spgrp.sg/facebook, LinkedIn at spgrp.sg/linkedin and Instagram at spgrp.sg/instagram. ABOUT FRASERS PROPERTY LIMITED Frasers Property Limited (“Frasers Property” and together with its subsidiaries, the “Frasers Property Group” or the “Group”), is a multinational investor-developer-manager of real estate products and services across the property value chain. Listed on the Main Board of the Singapore  Exchange Securities Trading Limited (“SGX-ST”) and headquartered in Singapore, the Group has total assets of approximately S$40.1 billion as at 31 March 2023. Frasers Property's multinational businesses operate across five asset classes, namely, residential, retail, commercial & business parks, industrial & logistics as well as hospitality. The Group has businesses in Southeast Asia, Australia, Europe and China, and its well-established hospitality business owns and/or operates serviced apartments and hotels in over 20 countries and more than 70 cities across Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Frasers Property is also the sponsor of two real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) and one stapled trust listed on the SGX-ST. Frasers Centrepoint Trust and Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust are focused on retail, and industrial & commercial properties, respectively. Frasers Hospitality Trust (comprising Frasers Hospitality Real Estate Investment Trust and Frasers Hospitality Business Trust) is a stapled trust focused on hospitality properties. In addition, the Group has two REITs listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. Frasers Property (Thailand) Public Company Limited is the sponsor of Frasers Property Thailand Industrial Freehold & Leasehold REIT, which is focused on industrial & logistics properties in Thailand, and Golden Ventures Leasehold Real Estate Investment Trust, which is focused on commercial properties. In Vietnam, Frasers Property has a well-diversified portfolio across asset classes. Signature commercial developments include Melinh Point, a Grade A boutique office building in Ho Chi Minh City's District 1, and modern-styled serviced-office Worc@Q2. Its industrial business spans more than 180 hectares in the north and south of Vietnam, which will eventually develop close to a million square metres of international grade and green certified facilities. Its Fraser Hospitality business maintains an active presence with Fraser Suites Hanoi and Fraser Residence Hanoi. The Group is committed to inspiring experiences and creating places for good for its stakeholders. By acting progressively, producing and consuming responsibly, and focusing on its people, Frasers Property aspires to raise sustainability ideals across its value chain, and build a more resilient business. It is committed to be a net-zero carbon corporation by 2050. Building on its heritage as well as leveraging its knowledge and capabilities, the Group aims to create lasting shared value for its people, the businesses and communities it serves. Frasers Property believes in the diversity of its people and are invested in promoting a progressive, collaborative and respectful culture. For more information on Frasers Property, please visit frasersproperty.com or follow us on LinkedIn. Photo caption: From left, Mr. Nguyen Thanh Phat – SP Group’s Managing Director for Vietnam, Mr. Brandon Chia - SP Group’s Managing Director, Sustainable energy solutions (South-east Asia & Australia), Mr. Lim Hua Tiong - CEO of Frasers Property Vietnam, and Mr. Paolo Bevilacqua - Frasers Property’s Group Head of Sustainability at the MOU signing ceremony on 8 August 2023.
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06 2024 年 4 月 10 日 星 期 三 新 加 坡 星 狮 地 产 七 建 筑 将 安 装 太 阳 能 板 苏 秉 苓 报 道 sohpl@sph.com.sg 太 阳 能 是 热 带 国 家 丰 富 的 绿 色 能 源 , 随 着 越 来 越 多 建 筑 业 者 投 入 可 持 续 发 展 行 列 , 星 狮 地 产 集 团 不 落 人 后 , 今 年 底 将 在 旗 下 七 个 产 业 安 装 太 阳 能 系 统 , 预 计 每 年 能 节 省 约 22 万 元 的 能 源 开 销 。 星 狮 地 产 星 期 二 (4 月 9 日 ) 与 新 加 坡 能 源 集 团 (SP Group) 签 署 合 作 协 议 。 新 能 源 将 负 责 安 装 太 阳 能 系 统 , 总 面 积 约 4500 平 方 米 , 这 将 是 我 国 至 今 规 模 最 大 的 零 售 商 场 太 阳 能 项 目 。 当 这 些 太 阳 能 板 启 用 后 , 预 计 一 年 可 生 产 9 2 万 千 瓦 时 (kilowatt-hour, 缩 写 kWh) 电 力 , 相 当 于 为 约 450 个 四 房 式 组 屋 家 庭 供 电 。 这 些 太 阳 能 电 力 , 可 满 足 星 狮 七 个 产 业 平 均 2% 的 能 源 需 求 。 预 计 一 年 下 来 , 所 节 省 的 能 源 费 用 约 22 万 元 , 碳 排 放 量 也 会 减 少 至 少 370 公 吨 , 相 当 于 路 上 少 了 约 80 辆 汽 车 行 驶 。 星 狮 地 产 新 加 坡 首 席 执 行 官 孙 素 玲 说 , 太 阳 能 项 目 彰 显 了 集 团 对 2050 年 实 现 净 零 碳 排 放 的 承 诺 , 同 时 配 合 我 国 计 划 在 2030 年 生 产 至 少 2 千 兆 峰 瓦 (megawattpeak, 缩 写 MWp) 太 阳 能 的 目 标 。 随 着 这 个 项 目 的 推 出 , 星 狮 地 产 集 团 在 新 加 坡 拥 有 或 管 理 的 10 个 零 售 和 商 业 产 业 , 铺 设 的 太 阳 能 板 面 积 总 共 有 1 万 4250 平 方 米 。 七 个 将 安 装 太 阳 能 板 的 建 筑 物 分 别 是 : 亚 历 山 大 科 技 园 (Alexandra Technopark)、 长 堤 坊 、 世 纪 广 场 、 后 港 坊 、 纳 福 城 ( 北 翼 )、 淡 滨 尼 一 号 (Tampines 1) 和 白 沙 购 物 中 心 。 世 纪 广 场 和 淡 滨 尼 一 号 , 也 参 与 新 能 源 在 棕 地 推 出 的 分 布 式 区 域 供 冷 系 统 。 这 两 座 建 筑 生 产 的 冷 却 水 不 仅 能 自 足 , 也 能 满 足 周 边 建 筑 的 冷 却 需 求 , 预 计 每 年 可 为 这 一 区 域 节 省 280 万 千 瓦 时 的 能 耗 , 相 当 于 为 660 多 间 四 房 式 组 屋 家 庭 供 电 一 年 。 这 个 项 目 计 划 在 2025 年 上 半 年 竣 工 并 投 入 运 作 。
[Media Release] SP expands Marina Bay district cooling network with new partnershipshttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/spgroup/wcm/connect/spgrp/3b73af5c-53ed-4538-9c54-7b6bbc59d343/%5BMedia+Release%5D+SP+expands+Marina+Bay+district+cooling+network+with+new+partnerships.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID=
News Release SP GROUP EXPANDS MARINA BAY DISTRICT COOLING NETWORK WITH NEW PARTNERSHIPS • 8 Shenton Way, IOI Central Boulevard Towers, 80 Anson Road, Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort Expansion and NS Square, will be connected to the world’s largest underground district cooling network • Sustainable cooling solution helps Marina Bay avoid almost 20,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually Singapore, 20 April 2022 – SP Group (SP) announced that it will be providing its energy efficient district cooling services to five upcoming new and retrofit developments – 8 Shenton Way (formerly AXA Tower), the commercial component of 80 Anson Road (formerly Fuji Xerox Towers), IOI Central Boulevard Towers, Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort Expansion and NS Square – through its Marina Bay District Cooling Network. Marina Bay is planned as a sustainable live-work-play district, and all developments are served by a comprehensive underground network of common services tunnels that houses the district cooling system. 1 The addition of the five developments will further expand the world’s largest underground district cooling network, bringing the total number of buildings served by SP’s Marina Bay operations to 28. SP’s sustainable cooling solution will help the Marina Bay district reduce its carbon emissions by 19,439 tonnes annually while providing the same cool comfort. This is equivalent to removing 17,672 cars off our roads. At an appreciation event held earlier today which marked the expansion of the Marina Bay District Cooling network, Mr Desmond Lee, Minister for National Development and Minister-in-charge of Social Services Integration, presented certificates of appreciation to 1 District cooling in Marina Bay provides centralised cooling to developments in the area. There are two district cooling plants in Marina Bay, both situated underground and seamlessly integrated with the surrounding developments, providing greater reliability of services and allows more efficient use of energy across the district. SP Group operates the district cooling network in Marina Bay. 1 the building owners of the five buildings – City Developments Limited (CDL), IOI Properties, Marina Bay Sands Singapore, NS Square, and Perennial Holdings – affirming their commitment to the sustainable development of our city centre. Through subscribing to district cooling, the new developments will enjoy reliable cooling comfort with the network achieving zero supply interruptions since the Marina Bay District Cooling operations started in 2006. Without the need to invest in their own chillers, the new developments will enjoy a lower initial investment cost compared to a conventional air-conditioning system. The savings on equipment, operating and maintenance costs will also reduce the total cost of ownership by up to 15 per cent. Having centralised chiller plants also frees up prime space for other commercial or lifestyle purposes, potentially increasing asset yield for building owners. SP’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr Stanley Huang, said, “SP Group is the largest district cooling solutions provider in Singapore. With the expanded infrastructure in place, we are pleased to extend the same reliable and sustainable solution to other buildings in Singapore’s core financial district and look forward to welcoming more partners to this network. Together, we can accelerate the development of greener buildings and cities to achieve Singapore’s ambitious sustainability targets.” In addition to the energy savings and the reduction in carbon emissions, developments will also benefit from the centralisation of ownership and maintenance of their cooling systems under a district cooling operator, ensuring optimal operations at all times. SP as the district cooling operator is responsible for meeting the industry sustainability standards. Under the latest BCA Green Mark 2021 (GM: 2021) green building certification scheme, buildings supplied by an external district cooling system (DCS) plant have a dedicated pathway to demonstrate their energy efficiency performance, allowing for a more seamless certification experience. With the inclusion of these new customers, SP will be increasing the capacity of its Marina Bay district cooling network to 70,000 refrigerant tons (RT). It will also add more than two 2 kilometres of underground insulated pipes to the network to cater to the additional demand and cooling capacity. To further enhance the reliability of the network, SP is exploring installing thermal storage tanks in the neighbouring Central Business District to increase the network’s energy storage capacity. These auxiliary chilled water tanks will enable the existing network to significantly reduce its peak load consumption and support future expansion of the cooling network beyond the Marina Bay vicinity. Additional energy storage capacity will also facilitate the incorporation of more renewable energy sources to the grid by mitigating the intermittency of renewables while maintaining grid stability and reliability. The deployment of energy storage systems, such as thermal storage tanks, is in line with government’s energy storage target and vision of a clean and efficient energy future. SP continues to actively engage with potential customers to further expand the Marina Bay district cooling network. It is currently studying the feasibility of M Hotel Singapore, a hotel under the CDL Group, being the first brownfield hotel development to incorporate district cooling in its operations. In addition to the Marina Bay district cooling network, SP is also collaborating with the Housing and Development Board (HDB) to deploy Singapore’s first residential centralised cooling system for up to 22,000 households at the upcoming Tengah housing estate by 2023. SP will also be developing Singapore’s first brownfield, sustainable cooling solution for a town centre at Tampines. When completed, SP will be operating a total 118,500 RTs of cooling capacity through its district cooling networks, extending its lead as the biggest provider of district cooling solutions in Singapore. - Ends - 3 Quotes from new partners Quote from City Developments Limited for 80 Anson Road (formerly Fuji Xerox Towers) “We are delighted for 80 Anson Road’s commercial space to be part of SP Group’s initiative to provide sustainable cooling solutions to the Marina Bay district. This partnership reaffirms our support of global climate action and commitment to achieve net zero operational carbon emissions by 2030 for all our wholly-owned assets and developments under direct operational and management control. Our 80 Anson Road redevelopment project is a prime example of how we create environmentally-friendly developments with health and wellness at the centre of building design and construction. Apart from being CDL’s first super low-energy integrated development, 80 Anson Road has also set a new benchmark as Singapore’s first Green Mark Platinum Super Low Energy integrated development, with certifications obtained for both its residential and commercial (comprising serviced apartments, office and retail) components. Together with our partners and stakeholders in the building value chain, we will continue to push the envelope in developing innovative solutions and technologies to tackle climate change and enable a greener and more resilient ecosystem for the communities we operate in.” Mr Chia Ngiang Hong, Group General Manager, City Developments Limited (CDL) Quote from IOI Properties for IOI Central Boulevard Towers “As the next office landmark in Singapore’s new downtown, IOI Central Boulevard Towers is proud to partner SP Group to bring the Marina Bay District Cooling Network into its next phase of expansion. The network’s propositions are well aligned to IOI Properties Group’s vision to develop IOI Central Boulevard Towers into a sustainable premium Grade A office icon that creates shared values and positive impacts for our stakeholders; and adopts innovation solutions to bring about a low-carbon, smart energy future for Singapore.” Ms Lee Yean Pin, Director of Wealthy Link Pte Ltd (a subsidiary of IOI Properties Group) Quote from NS Square “As part of NS Square’s sustainability strategy in support of the Singapore Green Plan, the development will be tapping on the SP Group’s Marina Bay District Cooling Network to 4 achieve higher energy savings and reduction in carbon emissions. Together with the use of renewable energy technologies and other innovative cooling solutions, NS Square will be a sustainable and vibrant space in Marina Bay.” Quote attributed to a spokesperson from The Ministry of National Development and The Ministry of Defence 5 About SP Group SP Group is a leading utilities group in the Asia Pacific, empowering the future of energy with low-carbon, smart energy solutions for its customers. It owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution businesses in Singapore and Australia, and sustainable energy solutions in Singapore, China and Vietnam. As Singapore’s national grid operator, about 1.6 million industrial, commercial and residential customers benefit from its world-class transmission, distribution and market support services. These networks are amongst the most reliable and cost-effective worldwide. Beyond traditional utilities services, SP Group provides a suite of sustainable and renewable energy solutions such as microgrids, cooling and heating systems for business districts and residential townships, solar energy solutions, electric vehicle fast charging and digital energy solutions for customers in Singapore and the region. For more information, please visit spgroup.com.sg or for follow us on Facebook at fb.com/SPGroupSG, on LinkedIn at spgrp.sg/linkedin and on Twitter @SPGroupSG. 6
Application for Singapore Digital Wholesale Banking Licencehttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/news-and-media-releases/Application-for-Singapore-Digital-Wholesale-Banking-Licence
Media Release Application for Singapore Digital Wholesale Banking Licence AMTD Group, SP Group, Xiaomi Finance, and Funding Societies (collectively, the “Parties”), today jointly announced the formation of an exclusive strategic partnership and a submission of application to Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”) for a digital wholesale banking licence on December 31st, 2019. The Parties are committed to creating revolutionary platform banking solutions to the SMEs and entrepreneurs, focusing on Southeast Asia and Greater China in particular, the Greater Bay Area, in all stages of their growth. The digital bank is devoted to empowering and enabling sustainable developments of SMEs and entrepreneurs through innovative financial solutions and products, by deploying state-of-the-art including AI & big data analytics. By combining the strengths and network of resources of the Parties, the digital bank is committed to drive and connect these SMEs to the capital markets, facilitate green and sustainable developments and financing options, and improve their productivity and efficiency through IoT platform and smart devices. Mr. Calvin Choi, Chairman and CEO of the AMTD Group who leads the consortium, said, “Our ultimate goal is to establish Singapore’s most innovative platform bank through an ecosystem of strategic partners to cater for the entire spectrum of funding and business development needs of SMEs and entrepreneurs. Eventually these successful customers will become the most valuable additions and long term partners to our ecosystem and banking platform.” Accordingly, these SMEs and entrepreneurs will be best prepared and well connected to the Singapore capital markets and beyond, and their footprint will be extended outside of ASEAN onwards to other parts of Asia including the Greater Bay Area. “We are committed to providing a complete and well-rounded SME CONNECT program to cultivate and support the growing needs of these companies in order to groom the next generation of leaders in their respective industries as well as strengthen their value creation and contributions to the Singapore society.” Mr. Calvin Choi added. “By working with impact-focused partners, we shall further enable financial inclusion for SMEs and facilitate SMEs’ growth into regionally competitive companies, ultimately contributing to the Singapore society.” added Mr. Kelvin Teo, Co-founder and CEO of Funding Societies, a home-grown Singaporean fintech firm. Mr. Hong Feng, Co-founder and Senior Vice President of Xiaomi Corporation, Chairman and CEO of Xiaomi Finance, said, “Singapore is the pivotal base of FinTech development in Southeast Asia. Xiaomi’s strategic collaboration and alliance with AMTD, SP Group and Funding Societies aims to lead innovation in Singapore’s FinTech industry and accelerate financial inclusion. As an international Internet company, Xiaomi will leverage on its global lead in 5G and AIoT, together with its partners, build a Singaporean digital bank with superior products, bringing new vigor and vitality into global digital banking and new energy to Southeast Asia markets.” “SP Group is building on our relationship with every utilities customer in Singapore to enable SMEs to achieve business sustainability. With SMEs increasingly adopting green practices, we can support their aspirations through cost-effective financing. This will enable them to make business decisions that contribute to Singapore’s sustainability targets.” said Mr. Chuah Kee Heng, Board Director, SPComm, a subsidiary of SP Group. AMTD Group is a diversified conglomerate with a strong focus and various expansion plans in Singapore, eyeing Singapore as a gateway to the rest of Southeast Asia economies. AMTD Group is a co-founder of the Airstar Bank, a newly licensed virtual bank in Hong Kong. In addition, AMTD Group’s core subsidiaries include AMTD International Inc. (NYSE: HKIB), the largest independent investment bank in Asia in terms of market capitalization as well as profitability. AMTD International Inc. announced its plan to have its secondary listing on SGX within this year. By selecting SGX as its first Asian destination to list, AMTD demonstrates its commitment to Singapore and will bring more Asian companies to conduct IPO and fixed income activities on SGX. AMTD embraces the fintech and technology innovation in Singapore over the past few years, and has been the Grand Sponsor of the Singapore Fintech Festival for 3 consecutive years from 2017 to 2019. AMTD is the first corporate founding member of the ASEAN Financial Innovation Network (“AFIN”), with Mr. Calvin Choi sitting on the board of directors of AFIN. Mr. Calvin Choi was also awarded as an “Asia Fintech Leader” by the Singapore Fintech Association. Apart from the technology industry, AMTD Group’s property arm AMTD Property Development Group has recently completed its SGD 289 million acquisition of a Singapore’s signature service apartment in central business district from OUE and is now the controlling shareholder of the property - Oakwood Premier AMTD Singapore. SP Group is a leading energy utilities group in the Asia Pacific. It owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution businesses in Singapore and Australia, and district cooling businesses in Singapore and China. SP Group is committed to providing customers with reliable and efficient energy utilities services. About 1.6 million industrial, commercial and residential customers in Singapore benefit from SP Group’s world-class transmission, distribution and market support services. These networks are amongst the most reliable and cost-effective world-wide. SP Group also drives digital solutions to empower customers to manage their utilities, reduce consumption and save cost. Xiaomi Corporation (SEHK: 1810), is a leading internet company with smartphones and smart hardware connected by an IoT platform at its core, the world’s top five smartphone company and the world’s largest IoT platform. Xiaomi products are present in more than 90 countries and regions around the world and have a leading foothold in many of them. Founded in 2010, and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2018, Xiaomi is the fastest company attaining the Fortune 500 list in the shortest period of time in history. Funding Societies | Modalku is the largest SME digital financing platform in Southeast Asia, licensed in Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia. Backed by Sequoia India and Softbank Ventures Asia Corp., it provides business financing to SMEs, which is crowdfunded by individual and institutional investors. In 4 years, it has helped finance over 1 million business loans with over S$1 billion in funding. It was given the MAS FinTech Award in 2016, the Global SME Excellence Award at the United Nations’ ITU Telecom World in 2017 and Fintech Top 100 by KPMG in 2018 and Brands for Good in 2019. 7 January 2020
[20190606] Media Release - SP Group and Gardens by the Bay Pilot Zero-Waste Gasification Systemhttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/dam/spgroup/wcm/connect/spgrp/2df14f7c-8ff1-4f12-b16b-99fff9390f37/%5B20190606%5D+Media+Release+-+SP+Group+and+Gardens+by+the+Bay+Pilot+Zero-Waste+Gasification+System.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID=
SP GROUP AND GARDENS BY THE BAY PILOT ZERO-WASTE GASIFICATION SYSTEM System paves way for sustainable district solutions in Singapore Media Release Singapore, 6 June 2019 – SP Group (SP) and Gardens by the Bay announced plans to pilot a zerowaste solution at the Gardens. Using compact gasification technology to convert waste into thermal energy and biochar (carbonised biomass), the system could help to reduce carbon emissions by up to 20 per cent. The smart waste management system could enable sustainable zero-waste districts to be viable in Singapore, bringing the country closer towards a circular economy. At Ecosperity Week 2019, SP and Gardens by the Bay signed an agreement on the rollout of the system, supported by Temasek. The signing was witnessed by Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Masagos Zulkifli. Gasification is an alternative to incineration and it reduces waste to only five per cent of its original volume. There is also no need for the sorting of plastics from general or food waste. This addresses some of Singapore’s key waste disposal challenges. Without the need to transport waste to offsite incineration plants, the use of refuse trucks will also be reduced significantly. This will help to ease traffic conditions and further reduce carbon emissions. The pilot system can handle up to one tonne of waste per day and converts the waste into energy by-products as well as biochar for the Gardens. The main by-product is synthesis gas (syngas) that can be used for thermal heating. The biochar has been known to be used as a soil amendment in agriculture and horticulture, to condition the soil. Mr Jimmy Khoo, CEO, Singapore District Cooling, SP Group, said, “We are developing district solutions to help Singapore achieve its sustainability goals. This paves the way for decentralised waste management for other businesses and residential estates. We are pleased to work with Temasek and Gardens by the Bay towards a zero-waste green space for Singaporeans to enjoy.” Mr Felix Loh, CEO, Gardens by the Bay, said, “As a garden that values nature and sustainability, we have a responsibility towards finding innovative ways to protect our environment. Gardens by the Bay is uniquely placed to allow for the testing of such an onsite system because waste collected in the Gardens can be directly converted and repurposed into by-products, which can in turn be used in the Gardens.” Besides providing an experimentation site and supplying waste for the pilot, Gardens by the Bay will also be studying the usefulness and viability of biochar in improving local soil conditions. Waste generation in Singapore increased seven-fold over the past 40 years. In 2018, 7.7 million tonnes of solid waste was generated and this figure is projected to increase. Even with waste incineration, Singapore’s only landfill at Pulau Semakau will be full by 2035. Building new offshore landfill sites is also not sustainable in land-scarce Singapore. About SP Group SP Group is a leading energy utilities group in the Asia Pacific. It owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution businesses in Singapore and Australia, and district cooling businesses in Singapore and China. SP Group is committed to providing customers with reliable and efficient energy utilities services. About 1.5 million industrial, commercial and residential customers in Singapore benefit from SP Group’s world-class transmission, distribution and market support services. These networks are amongst the most reliable and cost-effective world-wide. SP Group also drives digital solutions to empower customers to manage their utilities, reduce consumption and save cost. For more information, please visit spgroup.com.sg or for follow us on Facebook at fb.com/SPGroupSG and on Twitter @SPGroupSG. About Gardens by the Bay An integral part of Singapore’s “City in a Garden” vision, Gardens by the Bay is a national garden and premier horticultural attraction that showcases the best of garden and floral artistry for all to enjoy. Spanning 101 hectares in the heart of Singapore’s downtown Marina Bay, it comprises three waterfront gardens – Bay South, Bay East, and Bay Central. Bay South, the largest at 54 hectares, officially opened on 29 June 2012. Guided by the vision to be a world of gardens for all to own, enjoy and cherish, the Gardens’ extensive plant collection, ever-changing floral displays, and myriad of engaging programmes have captured the imagination of many, while its Gift of Gardens community initiative, with President of the Republic of Singapore Madam Halimah Yacob as Patron, reaches out to people from all walks of life. Since opening, Gardens by the Bay has welcomed more than 50 million visitors and garnered numerous international awards including Best Attraction Experience in the Singapore Tourism Awards 2019 and ASEAN Sustainable Tourism Award presented by ASEAN Tourism in 2018. The Gardens continues to refresh and refine its offerings, to be a place that everyone can enjoy – a garden where wonder blooms. For more information, visit www.gardensbythebay.com.sg.
CapitaLand, SP Group and Sembcorp to Study Use of Integrated Energy Solutions to Green Data Centreshttps://www.spgroup.com.sg/about-us/media-resources/news-and-media-releases/CapitaLand-SP-Group-and-Sembcorp-to-Study-Use-of-Integrated-Energy-Solutions-to-Green-Data-Centres
News Release CapitaLand, SP Group and Sembcorp to Study Use of Integrated Energy Solutions to Green Data Centres CapitaLand’s data centre is the first to pilot in Singapore under SP’s Energy Partnership Programme Singapore, 5 November 2020 – CapitaLand, SP Group (SP) and Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly study the use of integrated energy solutions to power data centres. CapitaLand’s data centre is the first to pilot in Singapore under SP’s Energy Partnership Programme. The integrated energy solutions will potentially include a combination of solar photovoltaic, green hydrogen and energy storage amongst others. These will be further enhanced with smart technologies to increase energy efficiency and effectiveness. CapitaLand’s drive for sustainability The study covered under the MOU will initially focus on developing solutions to power CapitaLand’s flagship data centre, 9 Tai Seng Drive with green energy. 9 Tai Seng Drive has been certified with the top rating of Green Mark Platinum for data centres by the Building and Construction Authority and Infocomm Media Development Authority. The feasibility study results planned for the second half of 2021, would potentially be applicable to benefit other data centres in Singapore. This initiative dovetails with CapitaLand’s 2030 Sustainability Master Plan to elevate its commitment to global sustainability. Among CapitaLand’s 2030 sustainability targets unveiled on 1 October 2020, it aims to reduce its carbon emissions intensity by 78% by 2030, reduce its energy consumption intensity at its operating properties by 35% and increase its proportion of total electricity consumption from renewable sources by 35% by 2030. CapitaLand also aims to green its entire global portfolio by 2030, including its data centres. Mr Kelvin Fong, Managing Director, Data Centre, CapitaLand Group, said: “As a responsible company, CapitaLand is partnering SP and Sembcorp to further enhance the sustainability of our data centres to support the growth of a clean digital economy. The ability to leverage smart energy solutions and tap renewable energy sources at our data centres will extend CapitaLand’s competitive advantage within the data centre industry while meeting our commitments towards global sustainability. Besides powering our data centres with renewable energy, we aim to offer energyefficient designs and facility operations at our data centres. CapitaLand remains committed to contribute to the environmental and social well-being of the communities we operate in.” SP’s Energy Partnership Programme This collaboration between CapitaLand, SP and Sembcorp is the first under SP’s Energy Partnership Programme. The programme aims to help corporates meet their green ambitions and overcome energy-related business challenges using integrated energy solutions. Leveraging SP’s technical expertise in smart energy solutions, research and testing will be undertaken at SP’s Concept Lab1 . Corporates enjoy the benefits of researching and testing the viability of sustainable solutions before advancing to real-world applications. Mr Chuah Kee Heng, Chief Executive Officer, Sustainable Energy Solutions, SP Group, said: “We are pleased to work with CapitaLand and Sembcorp to green CapitaLand’s data centres. Under SP Group’s Energy Partnership Programme, we provide expertise and a conducive environment to help corporates solve their energy challenges and contribute to a low carbon, smart energy Singapore.” Sembcorp harnesses the power of collaboration As an integrated energy player across the utilities and energy value chain, Sembcorp brings expertise in providing urban sustainability solutions to energy-intensive businesses with customised combinations of solar energy, energy storage, sustainable energy retail and other innovative energy solutions. One of the targeted outcomes for Sembcorp in this partnership is to determine how green hydrogen fuel cell technologies can be most efficiently deployed in Singapore to reduce the carbon footprint of data centres. Mr Lim Yeow Keong, Senior Vice President, Singapore and Southeast Asia (Energy), Sembcorp Industries, said: “Sembcorp looks forward to this collaboration with CapitaLand and SP. A key goal of this project is to find the most efficient way to lower the carbon footprint of data centres without compromising their operational resilience. With growing demand for data centres, finding carbonefficient solutions to power them is key to enable a sustainable future.” CapitaLand’s joint study with SP and Sembcorp is another of its efforts to strengthen the use of renewable energy and reduce its carbon footprint. In collaboration with Sembcorp, over 21,000 solar panels were installed atop CapitaLand’s six industrial properties2 held under Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust (Ascendas Reit) in Singapore in 2019. It is the largest combined rooftop solar facility in Singapore by a real estate company. These solar farms can collectively generate around 10,292 megawatt hours of energy annually, equivalent to powering about 2,300 four-room HDB flats each year3. CapitaLand’s corporate offices in Singapore will be 100% powered by renewable energy. Three of its corporate offices will be 100% powered by renewable energy by end 2020 through Renewable Energy Certificates from the clean energy generated atop these industrial properties. Greening data centres for a low-carbon future The joint study is timely, given current trends in data network electricity use. According to a June 2020 report by the International Energy Agency, global data centre electricity demand in 2019 contributed close to one per cent of global demand4 . Demand for data services is expected to continue its exponential growth over the coming years, which in turn will lead to an accelerated growth in data centre loads. 1 SP’s Concept Lab is the group’s innovation space to test new concepts and technologies and develop solutions for its customers. 2 The six properties are LogisTech, 1 Changi Business Park Avenue 1, 9 Changi South Street 3, 2 Senoko South Road, 40 Penjuru Lane, and Techpoint. 3 Average annual electricity consumption of a four-room HDB household is based on Singapore’s Energy Market Authority’s 2019 Singapore Energy Statistics 4 Data Centres and Data Transmission Networks (https://www.iea.org/reports/data-centres-and-data-transmissionnetworks). Global data centre electricity demand in 2019 was approximately 200 TWh, which is equivalent to the annual consumption of about 47 million 4-room HDB flats and 83.76 million tonnes of carbon emissions.   About CapitaLand Limited (www.capitaland.com) CapitaLand Limited (CapitaLand) is one of Asia’s largest diversified real estate groups. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, it owns and manages a global portfolio worth about S$133.3 billion as at 30 September 2020. CapitaLand’s portfolio spans across diversified real estate classes which includes commercial, retail; business park, industrial and logistics; integrated development, urban development; as well as lodging and residential. With a presence across more than 220 cities in over 30 countries, the Group focuses on Singapore and China as its core markets, while it continues to expand in markets such as India, Vietnam, Australia, Europe and the USA. CapitaLand has one of the largest real estate investment management businesses globally. It manages six listed real estate investment trusts (REITs) and business trusts as well as over 20 private funds. CapitaLand launched Singapore’s first REIT in 2002 and today, its stable of REITs and business trusts comprises CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust, Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust, Ascott Residence Trust, CapitaLand Retail China Trust, Ascendas India Trust and CapitaLand Malaysia Mall Trust. CapitaLand places sustainability at the core of what it does. As a responsible real estate company, CapitaLand contributes to the environmental and social well-being of the communities where it operates, as it delivers long-term economic value to its stakeholders. Follow @Capital and on social media Facebook: @capitaland / facebook.com/capitaland Instagram: @capitaland / instagram.com/capitaland Twitter: @capitaLand / twitter.com/capitaland Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/capitaland-limited YouTube: youtube.com/capitaland About SP Group (www.spgroup.com.sg) SP Group is a leading utilities group in the Asia Pacific, enabling a low-carbon, smart energy future for its customers. It owns and operates electricity and gas transmission and distribution businesses in Singapore and Australia, and sustainable energy solutions in Singapore and China. As Singapore’s national grid operator, about 1.6 million industrial, commercial and residential customers benefit from its world-class transmission, distribution and market support services. These networks are amongst the most reliable and cost-effective world-wide. Beyond traditional utilities services, SP Group provides a suite of sustainable energy solutions such as cooling and heating systems for business districts and residential townships, electric vehicle fast charging and green digital energy management tools for customers in Singapore and the region. For more information, please visit spgroup.com.sg or follow us on Facebook at fb.com/SPGroupSG, on LinkedIn at spgrp.sg/linkedin and on Twitter @SPGroupSG. About Sembcorp Industries (www.sembcorp.com) Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) is a leading energy and urban development player, driven by its purpose to do good and play its part in creating a sustainable future. Leveraging its sector expertise and global track record, Sembcorp delivers innovative energy and urban solutions that support the energy transition and sustainable development. Sembcorp has a balanced thermal and renewable energy portfolio of over 12,600MW, with more than 2,600MW of renewable energy capacity globally. The company also has a proven track record of transforming raw land into sustainable urban developments, with a project portfolio spanning over 12,000 hectares across Asia. Sembcorp is listed on the main board of the Singapore Exchange. It is a component stock of the Straits Times Index and sustainability indices including the FTSE4Good Index, the Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index and the iEdge SG ESG indices. For more information, please visit www.sembcorp.com  
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SP Energy HubAnnual ReportReliabilitySustainabilityInnovation Mobile Generators: Powering Continuity RELIABILITY Mohamed Nasir bin Mohamed Ismail, Technical Officer, Electricity Operations (center) together with Ismet Imran bin Chuma'ing, Senior Technician, Electricity Operations (left) and Mohammad Najib bin Jalil, Technical Officer, Electricity Operations (right) from SP Group's Mobile Generator Unit. When an electrical glitch hit Kian Teck Avenue in Jurong last month, a team from SP Group’s Mobile Generator Unit was charged and ready to roll. In minutes, a mobile generator mounted on a 30-ft trailer left a facility in Pasir Panjang for the site of the incident. The generator carried some 2,000 litres of diesel, enough to power up a housing estate for around eight hours, and up to 40 metres of cable to hook up to a low-voltage (LV) board, which distributes electricity. “We need to always be prepared to provide temporary power,” says Mr Mohamed Nasir bin Mohamed Ismail, 42, a technical officer who is part of the unit. Readiness is key for the Mobile Generator Unit. This begins at 7.30am with a daily “warm up”, conducted by the 10 men on the morning shift. During the one-hour ritual, all the operational mobile generators – the larger ones mounted on fourteen 30-ft trailers, and the smaller ones on seven 20-ft lorries – are started and tested to ensure they are ready to be deployed. The team members also conduct cable insulation tests and checks on their toolboxes and personal protection gear. This enables them to act swiftly and safely, in the event of an electricity disruption. The men, who work on three shifts round the clock, are deployed by SP Group’s Electricity Service Centre in teams of three – a leader, an assistant, and a driver. Mr Nasir, the leader of his team, has been with SP for 21 years, joining right after he completed his National Service in 1998. He studied mechanical engineering at the ITE and plays the role of synchroniser, ensuring that the voltage and frequency of the mobile generator matches that of the grid network. Mr Nasir, who has both a Class 4 and Class 5 driving license, doubles up as a driver, and says navigating these massive vehicles is an exercise that requires both practice and courage. The trailer-mounted mobile generators cannot travel through tunnels, including those on expressways like the MCE, CTE or KPE. The 60km/h speed limit also keeps them in the slowest lanes most of the time. The trailer-mounted generators are part of a fleet of 22 vehicles of different sizes and capacities used for power restoration. “You need to know the quickest alternative route around traffic or restrictions. Outage in Ang Mo Kio and leaving from Pasir Panjang? Alexandra, Farrer, Adam, Braddell, then join the CTE after the tunnel,” Mr Nasir rattles off. The narrow roads in some estates and parked vehicles can also pose problems for the 13 metres by 2.6 metres by 4.3 metres trailers, and it is up to the two men with the driver to recce for a spot to hunker down – which must also be close enough to an electrical room to hook up. While Singapore enjoys one of the lowest occurrences of outages in the world, it is gratifying to be a part of a team that helps “get the lights back on" if supply is disrupted, Mr Nasir says. “We are usually greeted by frustrated faces when we arrive, so seeing them happy again makes us very happy,” he quipped. — 1 May 2019 TAGS PEOPLE OF SPRELIABILITY YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED TO READ How this 'grid doctor' maintains the health of Singapore's electricity network so everything stays on Ground feedback, digital tools: How she helps 8,000 workers end their day safely Faster repairs, fewer disruptions: Meet the innovative teams using smart tech to keep your piped gas supply flowing
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