Keppel explores subsea cable project to import Indonesian solar power

Keppel Corporation is evaluating the feasibility of constructing a subsea cable infrastructure to transport solar-generated electricity from the Riau Islands to its operations on Jurong Island, according to sources familiar with the initiative.

The project would leverage solar power generation capacity in Indonesia's resource-rich Riau Islands and transmit the electricity across the Strait of Malacca via undersea cable infrastructure to support Keppel's industrial operations at Jurong Island, one of Singapore's major petrochemical and refining hubs.

The venture aligns with regional efforts to develop cross-border renewable energy networks and addresses Singapore's limited domestic power generation capacity. It would also support Keppel's sustainability objectives as the corporation seeks to decarbonize its operations amid growing environmental commitments.

Detailsof the project timeline, investment scale, and technical specifications remain under review. The initiative would require coordination with Indonesian authorities and regulatory approvals from both jurisdictions given the cross-border nature of the infrastructure.