The Energy Market Authority (EMA) and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA Singapore) have advanced two consortia to the next stage of evaluations for a groundbreaking project aimed at providing a low- or zero-carbon ammonia solution on Jurong Island. This initiative, which targets both power generation and bunkering, marks a significant step in Singapore’s commitment to sustainable energy solutions.
The two shortlisted consortia emerged from an initial pool of six, selected after an Expression of Interest (EOI) in 2022. These six were later narrowed down through a restricted Request for Proposal (RFP) process in 2023. The consortia were assessed on their technical, safety, and commercial proposals. The leading consortiums are Keppel’s Infrastructure Division and Sembcorp-SLNG, with notable participants including Itochu Corporation, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line), and Sumitomo Corporation. The next phase of the project will involve detailed engineering, safety, and emergency response studies.
The forthcoming phase will see the selection of one consortium as the lead developer for the Project. The chosen developer will be responsible for implementing an end-to-end ammonia solution, which includes generating between 55 to 65 MW of electricity from imported low- or zero-carbon ammonia via direct combustion in a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine. Additionally, the developer will facilitate ammonia bunkering with a minimum capacity of 0.1 million tons per annum (MTPA), starting with shore-to-ship bunkering and expanding to ship-to-ship bunkering. Given the emerging nature of this technology and global supply chains, the government will collaborate closely with the selected lead developer to ensure successful project execution. An announcement of the lead developer is expected by Q1 2025.
This initiative aligns with Singapore’s National Hydrogen Strategy, introduced in 2022, which aims to position the nation as a leader in low-carbon hydrogen technology as part of its goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The strategy emphasizes the adoption of advanced hydrogen technologies nearing commercial viability. Ammonia, as a technologically advanced hydrogen carrier with a well-established international supply chain, plays a crucial role in this vision.
If successful, the project will establish Singapore as a pioneer in deploying a direct ammonia combustion power plant and advancing ammonia bunkering for global shipping. This will significantly contribute to the broader adoption of low-carbon ammonia as a sustainable fuel source.
About the Energy Market Authority
The Energy Market Authority (EMA) is a statutory board under the Singapore Ministry of Trade and Industry. Our mission is to foster a clean energy future that is resilient, sustainable, and competitive. We are committed to ensuring a reliable and secure energy supply, promoting effective competition in the energy market, and developing a vibrant energy sector in Singapore.
About MPA Singapore
MPA Singapore was established on 2 February 1996 with the mission to develop Singapore as a premier global hub port and international maritime centre, and to advance and safeguard Singapore’s strategic maritime interests. MPA is the driving force behind Singapore’s port and maritime development, taking on the roles of port authority, maritime and port regulator and planner, international maritime centre champion, national maritime representative, and a champion of digitalisation and decarbonisation efforts at regional and international forums such as the International Maritime Organization.
MPA partners with industry, research community, and other agencies to enhance safety, security, and environmental protection in our waters, facilitate maritime and port operations and growth, expand the cluster of maritime ancillary services, and develop maritime digitalisation and decarbonisation policies and plans, R&D, and manpower development. MPA is responsible for the overall development and growth of the maritime domain and Port of Singapore. In 2023, Singapore’s annual vessel arrival tonnage crossed 3 billion Gross Tonnage and remains the world’s busiest transshipment hub, with a total container throughput of 39.0 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs).
Source MPA Singapore