Incorporating Eco-friendly Alternative Fuels into Singapore Green Plan 2030

Mr Melvin Yong Yik Chye asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment (a) whether the production and usage of synthetic fuels are eco-friendly; and (b) whether such alternative fuels can be incorporated into the Singapore Green Plan 2030 if they are an eco-friendly alternative to traditional fossil fuels.

Synthetic fuels can be more eco-friendly than traditional fossil fuels when they are produced using waste-derived, low-carbon or renewable feedstock. For example, the Minister for Transport recently stated that sustainable aviation fuels, which are produced from resources such as waste oil, can reduce carbon emissions by up to 80% compared to conventional jet fuel, on a life-cycle basis. However, sustainable aviation fuels are two to five times more expensive than conventional jet fuel today.

Under the Singapore Green Plan 2030, we will strive to use cleaner energy to lower our carbon footprint. The extent to which eco-friendly synthetic fuels can be incorporated into our energy or fuel mix is dependent on technological, operational and commercial viability. We are actively exploring opportunities in R&D and alternative fuels pilots to support technological development, and to facilitate production, uptake and integration with traditional fuel options where viable.