Singapore regulator takes special measures to clinch energy security


SINGAPORE, Oct 19 (Reuters): Singapore's energy regulator on Tuesday announced rare pre-emptive measures to safeguard the country's energy security as surging global gas prices roiled the city-state's electricity market.

The measures will include providing standby reserves to ensure gas is available for power generation firms to tap if needed, the Energy Market Authority (EMA) said in a media release.

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