Singapore expects all parties to honour commercial gas contracts, says PM Wong after Indonesia cut exports

Singapore’s gas importer will take the necessary steps to protect its rights and interests under such contracts, says Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong delivers an address at the 2026 PAP Party Awards and Conference on Oct 25, 2026. (Photo: CNA/Syamil Sapari)

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SINGAPORE: Singapore expects all parties who have signed commercial contracts for gas supplies to “honour their commitments”, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Sunday (Oct 25) after Indonesia cut its exports.

Speaking at the People’s Action Party (PAP) convention, Mr Wong added that Singapore’s gas importer will take the necessary steps to protect its rights and interests.

Indonesia began reducing natural gas exports to Singapore on Saturday. In response to CNA’s queries, Indonesia’s upstream oil and gas regulator SKK Migas said the move was to divert more supplies to domestic electricity needs.

Singapore’s Energy Market Authority said the reduction of 31 million standard cubic feet of gas a day amounts to less than 2 per cent of Singapore’s total daily gas demand.

CNA Games Guess Word Crack the word, one row at a time Buzzword Create words using the given letters Mini Sudoku Tiny puzzle, mighty brain teaser Mini Crossword Small grid, big challenge Word Search Spot as many words as you can Show More Show Less About 95 per cent of Singapore’s electricity is generated using natural gas, and it imports a significant amount of this gas through pipelines from Indonesia.

About 95 per cent of Singapore’s electricity is generated using natural gas, and it imports a significant amount of this gas through pipelines from Indonesia.

“The gas supplies are covered by commercial contracts. We expect all parties to honour their commitments, and Singapore’s gas importer will take the necessary steps to protect its rights and interests under these contracts,” said Mr Wong.

Singapore has been readying itself for such risks, the prime minister added. It has invested in liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals to import natural gas from different countries, without having to rely on pipelines, providing more options to manage any disruptions to supply.

However, Singapore must look beyond natural gas to cleaner sources of power that can provide reliable electricity around the clock, added Mr Wong.

This is why authorities are studying the potential of nuclear energy, he said.

“Understandably, there are concerns about the safety of nuclear power in a small and densely populated country like Singapore. We take the concerns very seriously. Safety must come first,” said Mr Wong.

“But we should not rule out an option simply because it is difficult or controversial. We must assess the risks and trade-offs carefully, engage Singaporeans, and eventually make the right decision to secure our energy future.”

From 2027, Singapore will be embarking on an assessment by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to gauge the country's ability to make an informed decision on adopting nuclear energy.

Known as the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review, each phase comes with key milestones that have to be reached in order to guide countries in their understanding of the commitments and obligations associated with developing a nuclear power programme.

Mr Wong said: “Dealing with today's concerns is only part of our job. We must also prepare Singapore for tomorrow – that means looking ahead, anticipating problems and acting before they become more difficult to solve.

“Consider the economy of the future. It will still be driven by ideas and talent, but computing power will become increasingly important and that requires enormous amounts of energy.”

WORLD MORE DANGEROUS AND TROUBLED

In his speech, Mr Wong noted that the world has become more “dangerous and troubled”, with harder challenges, but Singapore faces these difficulties from a position of strength, he added.

“We remain a trusted partner, and an attractive place for businesses and investors,” said the prime minister.

In addition, Singapore is proactively strengthening partnerships across different regions of the world, with office-holders travelling more frequently to build relationships and deepen cooperation.

In the past week, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam made a state visit to Sweden, while Mr Wong recently returned from Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

“These countries are in different parts of the world, but they all see value in working closely with Singapore,” said Mr Wong. “That reflects the trust and goodwill we have built over many years.”

Singapore is known as a reliable partner, a trusted hub, and a country that delivers on its commitment, said Mr Wong.

“This reputation is a vital asset, especially in today’s fragmented and troubled world. It helps us attract high-quality investments,” he added. “And the investments support growth, create jobs and enable incomes to rise.”

Some challenges are harder to tackle as they cross national borders - these include online scams or haze.

Singapore is grappling with its worst haze episode since 2015. It has sent notices to 10 Singapore-based firms and 10 Indonesian firms under the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act.

“We cannot solve these problems through our own efforts alone. We need cooperation from other countries,” Mr Wong said.

“But that does not mean we stand by and do nothing. We are doing everything we can within our power to protect Singaporeans, strengthen our own response, and work with partners to tackle these problems at source.”

BUILT WITH SINGAPOREANS

Touching on governance, Mr Wong said that the Singapore we want cannot simply be delivered by the government to Singaporeans, and has to be “built with Singaporeans”.

“That is the partnership we strive for: a PAP Government that listens, acts and delivers. A people who step forward and contribute and a society where everyone looks out for one another.”

While Singaporeans have given the PAP a strong mandate to govern for another term, this mandate is not an “entitlement”, said Mr Wong.

“It is a responsibility – to deliver what we promised, tackle the difficult issues facing our country and prepare Singapore for what lies ahead. That is why we must never take the trust of Singaporeans for granted. After all, no political party has a permanent claim on that trust,” said Mr Wong.

“Every generation of PAP leaders and activists must earn it afresh. We know what is expected of us. We must listen and deliver. We must hold ourselves to high standards, and we must always put Singapore and Singaporeans first.”

Mr Wong noted that while some sectors of Singapore’s economy are doing well, others are facing pressures.

Some workers are benefiting from new opportunities, but others are struggling to keep up. Lower-wage workers worry about keeping pace with rising costs, while Singaporeans in their 40s and 50s who lose their jobs worry about finding work again.

“We understand these concerns and we will respond to them. Our task is not just to keep the economy growing. It is to make sure that growth translates into better lives for all Singaporeans,” he said.

The government is also doing more to ease the burdens on parents and give families greater assurance, as seen by measures introduced at this year’s National Day Rally, he added.

Mr Wong acknowledged that the government has a “full agenda”, such as continuing to tackle the cost-of-living pressures and helping Singapore secure better jobs.

Ultimately, the government will do its part, but everybody has a part to play too, said the prime minister.

“We will create opportunities and support workers through change, but workers must be prepared to learn and adapt,” said Mr Wong.

“We will reduce the emphasis on exams and broaden education pathways, but parents must give their children space to grow at their own pace.

“We will strengthen support for families and seniors, but all of us must also look out for one another.”

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新加坡总理黄循财表示，新加坡天然气进口商将采取必要措施，保护其在此类合同下的权利和利益。

2026年10月25日，总理黄循财在人民行动党2026年颁奖典礼暨党代会上发表讲话。（图片：CNA/Syamil Sapari）

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新加坡：新加坡总理黄循财周日（10月25日）表示，在印尼削减天然气出口后，新加坡希望所有签署天然气供应商业合同的各方“履行其承诺”。

黄先生在人民行动党（PAP）大会上发表讲话时补充说，新加坡天然气进口商将采取必要措施保护其权利和利益。

印尼周六开始减少对新加坡的天然气出口。针对亚洲新闻台（CNA）的询问，印尼上游油气监管机构SKK Migas表示，此举是为了将更多天然气供应用于满足国内电力需求。

新加坡能源市场管理局表示，每天减少 3100 万标准立方英尺的天然气，相当于新加坡每日天然气总需求的不到 2%。

CNA游戏 猜词游戏 逐行破解单词 流行词游戏 用给定的字母组成单词 迷你数独 小小的谜题，强大的脑力挑战 迷你填字游戏 小方格，大挑战 单词搜索 尽可能多地找出单词 显示更多 显示更少 新加坡约95%的电力来自天然气，并且通过管道从印度尼西亚进口大量天然气。

新加坡约 95% 的电力是使用天然气发电的，而新加坡通过管道从印度尼西亚进口大量天然气。

黄先生表示：“天然气供应受商业合同约束。我们希望各方履行承诺，新加坡天然气进口商也将采取必要措施，维护其在这些合同项下的权利和利益。”

新加坡总理补充说，新加坡一直在为应对此类风险做好准备。新加坡已投资建设液化天然气（LNG）接收站，以便从不同国家进口天然气，而无需依赖管道，从而为应对任何供应中断提供了更多选择。

黄先生补充说，新加坡必须将目光投向天然气以外的更清洁的能源，以寻求能够全天候提供可靠电力的能源。

他说，这就是当局研究核能潜力的原因。

黄先生表示：“可以理解，像新加坡这样的小国，人口密度高，人们对核电安全存在担忧。我们非常重视这些担忧。安全必须放在首位。”

“但是，我们不应仅仅因为某个选项困难或有争议就将其排除在外。我们必须认真评估风险和权衡利弊，与新加坡民众沟通，最终做出正确的决定，以确保我们的能源未来。”

从 2027 年起，新加坡将接受国际原子能机构 (IAEA) 的评估，以衡量该国在采用核能方面做出明智决定的能力。

这项被称为国际原子能机构综合核基础设施审查的项目，每个阶段都设有必须达到的关键里程碑，以指导各国了解发展核电计划相关的承诺和义务。

黄先生说：“应对当下的问题只是我们工作的一部分。我们还必须为新加坡的未来做好准备——这意味着要展望未来，预见问题，并在问题变得更加难以解决之前采取行动。”

“设想一下未来的经济。它仍然会由创意和人才驱动，但计算能力将变得越来越重要，而这需要大量的能源。”

世界更加危险和动荡

黄先生在讲话中指出，世界变得更加“危险和动荡”，面临更加严峻的挑战，但新加坡正以强大的实力应对这些困难。

总理表示：“我们仍然是值得信赖的合作伙伴，也是对企业和投资者具有吸引力的地方。”

此外，新加坡正积极加强与世界各地不同地区的伙伴关系，其官员更频繁地出访，以建立关系并深化合作。

上周，尚达曼总统对瑞典进行了国事访问，而黄之锋先生最近刚从卡塔尔和阿拉伯联合酋长国返回。

黄先生说：“这些国家虽然位于世界各地，但它们都看到了与新加坡密切合作的价值。这体现了我们多年来建立的信任和善意。”

黄先生表示，新加坡以可靠的合作伙伴、值得信赖的枢纽和信守承诺的国家而闻名。

“这种声誉是一项至关重要的资产，尤其是在当今这个分裂且动荡的世界。它有助于我们吸引高质量的投资，”他补充道。“而这些投资能够促进经济增长、创造就业机会并提高收入。”

有些挑战跨越国界，因此更难应对——例如网络诈骗或雾霾。

新加坡正面临自 2015 年以来最严重的雾霾事件。新加坡已根据《跨境雾霾污染法》向 10 家新加坡公司和 10 家印度尼西亚公司发出通知。

黄先生说：“仅靠我们自身的努力无法解决这些问题。我们需要其他国家的合作。”

“但这并不意味着我们会袖手旁观。我们正在竭尽所能保护新加坡人民，加强自身的应对措施，并与合作伙伴共同努力，从源头上解决这些问题。”

由新加坡人建造

谈到治理问题时，黄先生表示，我们想要的新加坡不能仅仅由政府交付给新加坡人，而必须“与新加坡人一起建设”。

“这就是我们努力追求的伙伴关系：一个倾听民意、积极行动、切实履行承诺的人民行动党政府；一个勇于担当、贡献力量的人民；一个互相关爱的社会。”

黄先生表示，虽然新加坡人民赋予人民行动党强大的执政授权，但这种授权并非一种“权利”。

“履行承诺、解决国家面临的难题、为新加坡的未来做好准备，是我们的责任。正因如此，我们绝不能将新加坡人民的信任视为理所当然。毕竟，没有任何政党能够永远拥有这份信任。”黄先生说道。

“每一代人民行动党领导人和活动家都必须重新赢得这份荣誉。我们知道对我们的期望。我们必须倾听民意并兑现承诺。我们必须坚持高标准，并且始终把新加坡和新加坡人民放在首位。”

黄先生指出，虽然新加坡经济的某些领域发展良好，但其他领域正面临压力。

一些劳动者受益于新的机遇，但另一些劳动者却难以跟上步伐。低收入劳动者担心收入难以维持生计，而40岁和50岁的失业新加坡人则担忧如何重新找到工作。

“我们理解这些担忧，我们会予以回应。我们的任务不仅是保持经济增长，还要确保经济增长能够转化为所有新加坡人更美好的生活，”他说。

他还补充说，政府也在采取更多措施减轻父母的负担，让家庭更有信心，正如今年国庆群众大会上推出的措施所表明的那样。

黄先生承认，政府有“一整套议程”，例如继续应对生活成本压力，并帮助新加坡获得更好的就业机会。

首相表示，政府最终会尽自己的一份力，但每个人也都应该尽一份力。

黄先生说：“我们将创造机会，并在变革期间为工人提供支持，但工人必须做好学习和适应的准备。”

“我们将减少对考试的重视，拓宽教育途径，但家长必须给孩子留出空间，让他们按照自己的节奏成长。”

“我们将加强对家庭和老年人的支持，但我们所有人也必须互相照应。”

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