Singapore's Ammonia Power and Bunkering Initiative Gathers Momentum
Key Ideas
- Singapore's EMA and MPA advance ammonia project on Jurong Island to create electricity and explore ammonia as a marine fuel.
- Keppel and Sembcorp-SLNG consortia lead engineering studies for the low- or zero-carbon ammonia project.
- Bunkering partners like Itochu Corporation, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, and Sumitomo Corporation contribute to the initiative.
- Lead developer for the project will be chosen by Q1 2025, targeting 55-65 MW electricity generation and 100,000 metric tons/year ammonia bunkering.
Singapore's Energy Market Authority (EMA) and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) have shortlisted two consortia for the next phase of evaluation in an ammonia power and bunkering project on Jurong Island. The project aims to create a low- or zero-carbon ammonia system to produce electricity and investigate ammonia as a potential marine fuel. Keppel's Infrastructure Division and Sembcorp-SLNG have been selected to lead the engineering, safety, and emergency response studies. Bunkering companies like Itochu Corporation, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, and Sumitomo Corporation are involved in the project. The initiative targets generating 55-65 megawatts of power from imported low- or zero-carbon ammonia, with plans for ammonia bunkering at a capacity of at least 100,000 metric tons per year. The lead developer will be designated by the first quarter of 2025. This project signals Singapore's commitment to sustainable energy solutions and innovation in the maritime industry.