CLS - DCHE
According to the World Trade Statistical Review 2023, Singapore is one of the top 10 chemical exporters globally. In 2023, Energy & Chemicals accounted for S$76.4 billion in exports, employing about 76,200 workers 1,2
Today, Singapore has three refineries with a refining capacity of more than 1.46 million barrels a day which makes Singapore one of the world’s three major global refining centres 3 in terms of export volume 4,5.
3 - 2023 Statistical Review of World Energy
4 -WTO – World Trade Statistical Review 2023
5 - Oil and Gas - Singapore (International Trade Administration U.S. Department of Commerce)
- Energy and Chemicals Industry Transformation Map (ITM)
This ITM helps to build a globally competitive energy and chemicals hub in Singapore. - Industry Insights (Energy and Chemicals) SingaporeIncludes background, facts and figures, outlook, environment and lead agency in Singapore.
- Skills Framework for Energy & ChemicalsThis framework covers six career tracks, involving 53 job roles in the sector.
- Production and Process Engineering
- Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)
- Engineering and Maintenance
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA & QC)
- Technical Service, Application and Product Development
- Research and Development (R&D)
- Singapore - Oil & GasIndustry Profile written by BMI (2024)
- College to Career: Chemical EngineeringThis provides an overview of the chemical engineering profession (American Chemical Society).
Exciting career opportunities await DCHE graduates. Career options include:
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- Process engineer
- Process technician/ technologist
- Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE) officer
- Laboratory technologist
- Quality assurance/ control engineer
Maintenance specialist/ technician
- For more info, click here: MySkillsFuture (Energy and Chemicals)
Videos
WIN Series for Executives | Future Energy & Chemicals Sector (By WSG and HeadHunt Singapore)
Singapore is one of the world’s leading Energy & Chemicals (E&C) hub. Against the global shift towards a low-carbon and sustainable future, the E&C sector is working towards decarbonisation, net zero emissions and low carbon alternatives. Learn how you can enter the sector through Workforce Singapore’s Career Conversion Programme (CCP) for Future Energy & Chemicals sector. Brought to you by Workforce Singapore and HeadHunt Singapore, the What I Need (WIN) Series For Executives (6 Apr – 19 Jun 2023) is part of a 12-part series to help Singaporeans gain new skills and competencies.
On My Way: A Day in the Life of a Process Engineer
Don’t mistake Process Engineers for Chemists who make products in the lab. Find out more about their involvement in the design and operation of chemical plants. Let's get you on your way!
