Under the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) the partners will explore the potential of running a 60MW class gas turbine combined plant on 100% ammonia, offering clean energy production.

Coming as the only carbon-free hydrogen carrier, it is hoped the generated ammonia could aid the adoption of hydrogen in Singapore.

The latest MoU builds upon an initial agreement between Jurong Port and MHI-AP in August 2021 for a pre-feasibility study on ammonia direct combustion technology, which was successfully concluded in March this year (2022).

Ooi Boon Hoe, CEO of Jurong Port, said, “We feel this MoU could help pave the way for encouraging the adoption of hydrogen in Singapore through aggregation of demand across multiple sectors, mainly the power sector and the maritime sector, thereby addressing the chicken-and-egg conundrum of infrastructure versus demand needs for maritime and domestic power generation.

“This collaboration is certainly consistent with the spirit of reinforcing Singapore’s premier bunkering hub status – for current, transition and future fuels.”

Osamu Ono, Managing Director of MHI-AP, added, “At MHI, we believe that ammonia and hydrogen are key fuels that can help countries meet their Net Zero goals, and this MoU is an exciting opportunity for us to contribute our technology and expertise to achieve sustainable development in Singapore and subsequently realise the global sustainability agenda.”

Toshiro Kudama, CEO of JERA Asia, commented, “JERA is committed to providing cutting edge solutions to the world’s energy issues and is actively working to strengthen both the ammonia and hydrogen value chains. We believe this MoU offers a unique opportunity to support Singapore’s decarbonisation efforts while advancing the ammonia technology development for carbon neutral power generation.”