Singapore's Green Initiative: Advancing Research in Hydrogen and Sustainable Chemicals
Key Ideas
- Singapore invests 90 million USD in a research program to decarbonize energy and industrial sectors through hydrogen utilization and sustainable chemicals.
- The program focuses on areas like hydrogen combustion technologies, green chemistry for sustainable conversion of biomass, and synthetic biology for carbon dioxide conversion.
- Leading universities and international experts are involved in the research projects aimed at advancing Singapore's capacity in hydrogen utilization and sustainable energy practices.
- Singapore's National Hydrogen Strategy targets 50% low-carbon hydrogen in the electricity mix by 2050, with plans for hydrogen-ready power plants by 2030.
Singapore has launched a 90 million USD research program, 'The Create Thematic Programme in Decarbonisation,' to advance national research into hydrogen utilization and the production of greener chemicals and fuels, including sustainable aviation fuel. The program, led by the National Research Foundation (NRF), encompasses nine research projects focusing on hydrogen utilization, green chemistry, synthetic biology, and chemical transformation. It aims to enhance Singapore's capacity in hydrogen utilization, develop insights on zero-carbon fuel combustion, and build ammonia-ready fuel cells. The involvement of top universities like NUS and NTU, along with international partners from the University of Cambridge, Max Planck Institute, and Tohoku University, highlights the global collaboration in this initiative. Singapore's National Hydrogen Strategy aligns with these efforts, aiming for 50% low-carbon hydrogen in the electricity mix by 2050 and establishing hydrogen-ready power plants by 2030. This comprehensive approach underscores Singapore's commitment to sustainable energy practices and reducing carbon emissions in the long term.