Singapore utility Senoko Energy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gentari to explore importing hydrogen from Malaysia to Singapore.
Following the MoU, both parties will explore the feasibility of integrating hydrogen into Senoko Energy’s existing and new combined cycle gas turbine assets, enhancing their efficiency and performance.
Hydrogen will be supplied by Gentari through a 20-year supply agreement, expected to commence by 2029.
Senoko Energy aims to explore the reduction of carbon emissions by 18,000 tCO2e annually in the first phase, which could potentially increase to 535,000 tCO2e in subsequent phases.
The partnership underscores the company’s commitment to sustainable energy solutions, Singapore’s national hydrogen strategy and contribution to Singapore’s 2050 Net Zero target.
Frederik Baerts, President & CEO, Senoko Energy, said the partnership represents a significant milestone in its commitment to advancing the energy transition.
He said, “Hydrogen has the potential to play a critical role in reducing carbon emissions, and so together, we are taking a bold step towards creating a more sustainable energy landscape and low-carbon future.”
The collaboration solidifies Gentari’s position as a leading supplier of green molecules in the region, in line with its aim to become a large-scale hydrogen producer and ‘go-to industry partner’ for hard-to abate sectors including industry, chemicals, maritime and aviation.
Michèle Azalbert, Chief Hydrogen Officer, Gentari, said the partnership is a key step in building a hydrogen backbone for Southeast Asia.
She said, “Cross-border infrastructure like this pipeline connects production and demand centres as we accelerate green hydrogen adoption across the region. Gentari firmly believes hydrogen is crucial to decarbonising multiple sectors on the path to Net Zero, and we’re encouraged by stakeholder support and rising demand for low-carbon hydrogen derivatives.”
Other decarbonisation initiatives include an MoU signed between Senoko Energy and City Energy in June 2023, as well as SolarShare 2.0, the first commercially available peer-to peer grid scale trading platform for solar energy in Singapore.
Concurrently, Senoko Energy is exploring green electricity import, the installation of the latest H-Class Combined Cycle Plant and on-site solar PV.
Beyond Malaysia, Gentari is also developing clean ammonia projects in India – independently and with partners, targeting commercial production of more than 5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) before 2030.
With its abundance of solar, wind and hydro, Malaysia has high hopes of becoming a major hydrogen hub in Asia.
It aims to develop its first low-carbon hydrogen hub by 2030 and roll out more by 2050 – by which time it wants to have 70% renewable energy capacity and targeting hydrogen-generating revenues of RM400bn ($92bn).
Singapore, together with China, Japan and South Korea, are expected to be Malaysia’s primary export markets.
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