Singapore Invests $90 Million in Hydrogen and Green Chemistry Research to Achieve 2050 Net-Zero Targets
Singapore has launched a $90 million initiative to advance its decarbonization goals, focusing on hydrogen utilization and the development of sustainable chemicals and fuels.
The Create Thematic Programme in Decarbonisation, announced on July 22, aims to support the nation’s transition to low-carbon energy, with the goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
The program, led by the National Research Foundation, includes nine research projects involving NUS, NTU, and international partners. Key areas of research include hydrogen combustion technologies, green chemistry, and synthetic biology.
Hydrogen and Green Chemistry Research
This initiative aligns with Singapore’s National Hydrogen Strategy, which envisions low-carbon hydrogen contributing significantly to the country’s electricity mix by 2050. Additionally, efforts are underway to decarbonize Jurong Island, a major industrial hub.
Another vital aspect of reaching net zero is transforming Jurong Island, the hub of Singapore’s industrial and chemical sectors, which currently produces around 44% of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions.
The Sustainable Jurong Island plan aims to quadruple the output of sustainable products from 2019 levels and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by over six million tonnes annually through low-carbon solutions.