Gas Act, 2001 (Singapore)

The Gas Act of Singapore creates a competitive market framework for the gas industry. The Act provides that, unless the person is authorized to do so by a gas license or is exempted under the Act, no person may:

• Convey, ship or retail gas
• Manage or operate any onshore receiving facility (other than as an employee)
• Manage or operate any LNG terminal; produce town gas
• Import natural gas or liquefied natural gas
• Undertake any other activities specified by the Minister

No gas license may be transferred without the prior written consent of the Energy Market Authority (EMA). The Act also contains provisions on the application, modification, revocation and suspension of a gas license. The Act further mandates that the EMA must issue a Gas Network Code for the use and operation of a gas pipeline network which must include the governing of arrangements between the designated gas transporter and the relevant gas shippers to prevent undue discrimination in gaining access to the pipeline, establishing and governing the principles and methodologies on the operation of the pipeline, charges payable by the gas transporter and gas shippers, among others.