What the Middle East Conflict REALLY Means for SG... (Ft. Min. Tan See Leng) | #DailyKetchup EP522

What do global conflicts have to do with our electricity bill in Singapore? Why are we still 95% reliant on gas, and is nuclear REALLY on the table?? The Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science & Technology in the Ministry of Trade and Industry breaks down Singapore’s energy risks, long-term strategy, and what it takes to stay resilient. - The Daily Ketchup Podcast is powered by Rezt n Relax, Grey & Sanders and TakeASeat.sg. Get 10% off EVERYTHING at Grey & Sanders with 'WOODKETCHUP' at https://greyandsanders.com Get 5% OFF Storewide at TakeASeat.sg with 'TheDailyKetchup' at https://www.takeaseat.sg Discover sophisticated interior transformations with Rezt n Relax at www.reztnrelax.com Subscribe for more content like this: https://linktr.ee/dailyketchup We're also on Spotify: https://bit.ly/dailyketchupSpot If you have any stories to share, let us know here: https://forms.gle/XRRtnMG1w56M8yrFA For business/sponsorship enquiries: [email protected] Work with us : http://grvty.media/careers Be part of our projects : Stay tuned ;) ===== Follow Us On Our Socials • Facebook:   / mosg.tv   • Instagram:   / dailyketchup   • TikTok:   / thedailyketchup   • Website: https://mosg.tv Cast: • Daniel Lim   / danlim11   • Raja   / sirhotlaps   • Denise Oh   / ohthedenise   Edited by: Jowell 00:00 - Intro 00:46 - Meet Minister Dr. Tan See Leng 01:09 - Naval Blockades & the Straits of Hormuz 03:19 - Singapore's Stance on Protectionism & Trade 05:10 - It's a Supply Chain Crisis, Not an Energy Shortage 05:51 - Singapore's Strategic Role as an Energy Hub 06:26 - Energy Diversification: The Long Game 07:59 - The 95% Problem: Overdependence on Natural Gas 08:16 - Ramping Up Solar Power 09:19 - Nuclear, Hydrogen & Biomethane: What's on the Table? 10:41 - How Prepared Are We for the Worst? 11:12 - How Long Can Singapore Last in a Crisis? 12:22 - Why Energy is Existential for Singapore 13:10 - Inside Jurong Rock Caverns: Singapore's Secret Oil Reserve 15:32 - Is Nuclear Singapore's Next Step? 16:21 - Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) Explained 17:44 - Nuclear vs. LNG: The Energy Density Comparison 20:17 - How Safe Are SMRs Really? 21:12 - Public Perception & Why Singapore Hasn't Committed Yet 22:33 - What Nuclear Power Would Mean for Singapore 23:38 - Key Takeaways for Singaporeans 24:00 - Outro