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Singapore Trust Mark

Energy & Chemicals

Singapore’s powerful mix of refining, olefins production and chemicals manufacturing, business and innovation capabilities has made it one of the world’s leading energy and chemical hubs. Over 100 global chemicals firms have located major operations here.

The Right Chemistry

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World-class infrastructure

Jurong Island is Singapore’s centerpiece for refining, petrochemical, and specialty chemicals activities. Its highly integrated infrastructure closely connects both customers and suppliers, often literally over the fence through pipes. This integrated ecosystem, featuring utilities and logistics service providers, create production synergies that allow companies to save costs.

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Strong connectivity and talent

Singapore’s strong logistics capabilities, regional connectivity, and comprehensive free trade agreements facilitate the import and export of chemicals for companies. We also offer a 27,000-strong pipeline of talent. These professionals continually train and improve their skills through government initiatives like the SkillsFuture Earn and Learn Programme for Energy & Chemical.

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Sustainable and future-ready

As the global industry shifts towards customised blending and eco-friendly formulations, Singapore has positioned itself as a sustainable, highly productive hub for chemicals manufacturing. Our strong intellectual property protection also provides companies with peace of mind to tap our extensive public and private research infrastructure.

At a Glance

9th

largest exporter of chemicals in 2022, ranked by the World Trade Statistical Review 20231. Singapore’s chemicals and energy industry also ranks among the top 10 globally.

S$113.1bil

contributed by the energy and chemicals industry to Singapore’s total output in 2022. This accounts for 25% of Singapore’s Total Manufacturing Output in 2022.

S$4.5bil

of fixed asset investments poured into Singapore’s chemicals industry in 20232.

Singapore Chemicals, Ingredients and Materials 2023

In partnership with Global Business Report, Singapore Chemicals, Ingredients and Materials 2023 looks at how chemical players have performed in 2023. This report presents the Singapore chemical industry as an evolving hub, transforming under the guidance of sustainability, digitalisation, and more generally, value addition.

Our Industries

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Oil & Gas Equipment and Services

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Precision Engineering

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Sustainability

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Consumer Businesses

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Logistics & Supply Chain Management

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Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology

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