Singapore has experience to expand underground fuel storage: Tan See Leng

The 150m-deep Jurong Rock Caverns can store 1.47 million cubic metres of liquid fuel.

Singapore has the experience to explore more underground spaces as options to increase its fuel reserves, Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science & Technology Tan See Leng said following a visit to the Jurong Rock Caverns.

The caverns, developed by JTC Corporation, are located 150 metres beneath Jurong Island and comprise five underground storage spaces, with a total capacity of 1.47 million cubic metres.

“The caverns can store crude oil or compatible products to increase storage capacity for all of our local refineries,” Tan said in a social media post.

He added that the underground spaces have been in operation for over a decade, reflecting long-term planning to expand energy storage capacity.

Products stored in the facility are kept separate to prevent contamination for end-users.

The visit comes as disruptions in the Middle East have affected energy supply chains, with elevated fuel prices expected to persist even if hostilities cease.

Meanwhile, Tan said Singapore is continuing to deepen cooperation with partners to strengthen energy resilience, including a recent commitment with Australia.

The government has also convened a Homefront Crisis Ministerial Committee to address issues including energy, food, and supply chain resilience, as well as support measures for households.

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