energy audit scheme

Introduction
The Energy Audit Scheme is implemented by the National Environment Agency (NEA) in partnership with major industrial consumers under the initiative of the National Climate Change Committee (NCCC). It was officially launched on 9 July 2002.

The Scheme is voluntary, designed to provide an impetus for industries to improve the energy efficiency of their operations. Its objective is to encourage industries that use large amount of oil and gas to put in place a formal system for the management of energy use, to improve their energy efficiency.

Under the Scheme, companies can either use in-house staff or engage external energy audit specialists in carrying out their energy audits. Such audits, which are carried out every 3-5 years, would help industries to systematically identify opportunities for improving energy efficiency regularly. The companies could then take measures to improve the energy efficiency of their facilities.

The potential benefit of the Energy Audit Scheme is substantial, as it could result in potential cost savings that in turn help to improve the companies' competitiveness.

Participation
To date, all 3 oil refineries, namely, Singapore Refining Co. Pte Ltd, Shell Eastern Petroleum Pte Ltd, and ExxonMobil Asia Pacific Pte Ltd,and 2 petrochemical companies, Seraya Chemicals Pte Ltd and ExxonMobil Chemical Operations Pte Ltd, have opted into the scheme, demonstrating commitment towards improving energy efficiency and mitigating the environmental impact of their operations.

All industrial facilities, especially those whose operations are energy intensive, are urged to participate in the Energy Audit Scheme, as the collective efforts of our industries will make a significant impact in improved energy use and reduced emissions of air pollutants and carbon dioxide.

Further information
Further information on the Energy Audit Scheme is available in the Energy Audit Scheme guidelines for large industrial consumers of energy. Companies interested to opt into the scheme are encouraged to go through the guidelines and contact us.