MOU between Aster and Air Liquide
Under the MOU, Aster and Air Liquide will collaborate on the production of low-carbon hydrogen:
i. Air Liquide will bring its proprietary and proven Auto-Thermal Reformer (ATR) technology with integrated carbon capture capabilities.
ii. Aster will utilise its expertise in integrated refinery and petrochemical infrastructure to harness low-carbon hydrogen.
iii. This partnership to develop low-carbon hydrogen on Jurong Island will be first-of-its-kind domestically, supporting Singapore’s hydrogen strategy to reduce emission in hard to abate sectors.
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MOU between the Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE²) of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and Surbana Jurong (SJ Group)
Under the MOU, ISCE2 and SJ Group will collaborate through the following streams:
i. ISCE2 to identify and develop novel technologies that can be scaled up commercially.
ii. SJ to provide engineering and project management expertise to support the scale-up of low carbon technologies.
iii. SJ and ISCE2 to jointly engage with local and overseas partners to develop low carbon technologies, including piloting at the Low Carbon Technology Translational Testbed
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MOU between JTC and Keppel Ltd. (Keppel)
Under the MOU, JTC and Keppel will collaborate through the following streams:
i. Integrated Low-Carbon District Energy and Thermal Grid Infrastructure: Keppel and JTC will jointly study and pilot district-level energy and thermal infrastructure to enhance efficiency and resilience across Jurong Island. These efforts include exploring shared cooling, thermal storage, waste-heat utilisation, and advanced optimisation platforms.
The collaboration will also support the development of Singapore’s largest low-carbon data centre park, with a potential capacity of up to 700 MW, positioning Jurong Island as a regional hub for sustainable digital infrastructure.
ii. Smart Microgrid Testbeds and Regulatory Sandbox: Both parties will explore smart microgrid pilots and a regulatory sandbox in consultation, in consultation with relevant agencies. These initiatives will test new solutions such as multi-energy integration, advanced grid technologies, and energy storage systems to enhance flexibility, reliability, and renewable-energy adoption.
iii. AI-Driven Digital Energy Layer: Both parties will collaborate to study the development of an intelligent digital platform to coordinate thermal and electrical systems across the island. By leveraging AI-driven forecasting and real-time optimisation, the platform aims to improve energy management and enable new value-added services in areas such as energy flexibility, data analytics, and asset performance.
iv. Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) Models: The parties will also explore a unified, multi-energy EaaS model that integrates the above initiatives to deliver higher energy efficiency and greater operational resilience. Such a model could reduce peak demand, support renewable integration, and enable circular-energy solutions, paving the way for scalable and commercially viable low-carbon infrastructure on Jurong Island.
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MOU between the National University of Singapore (NUS) and JTC
Under the MOU, JTC and NUS will collaborate through the following streams:
i. AI-Influenced Data Centre Infrastructure: A major focus will be on developing next-generation data centre infrastructure that leverages artificial intelligence to optimize energy and water usage. These innovations aim to improve operational efficiency while reducing environmental impact.
ii. Integration of Low Carbon Energy Solutions: The partnership will explore the deployment of renewable and alternative energy sources such as solar, hydrogen, biofuels, and fuel cells. These will be integrated through smart microgrids and virtual power plants to create a resilient and sustainable energy ecosystem.
iii. Innovations in Cooling and Power Distribution: Efforts will include advancements in cooling technologies, power distribution systems, energy storage solutions, and circular practices. These innovations are designed to enhance efficiency and significantly lower carbon emissions.
iv. Leveraging Jurong Island as testbed for Emerging Technologies: Jurong Island will serve as a platform for future collaborations, engaging startups, university spin-offs, and global technology providers. Through testbeds, the partnership aims to accelerate the development and deployment of transformative technologies and establish industrial standards.
v.Talent Development for Future Infrastructure: The partnership will support the development of a skilled workforce through specialised courses, training programs, and internships. This initiative supports Singapore’s long-term goal of building expertise in sustainable infrastructure development.
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Croda Singapore and NanoSun
Croda Singapore and NanoSun, a spin-off from Nanyang Technological University, are partnering to build an advanced wastewater treatment facility at Croda’s manufacturing site on Jurong Island.
The full-scale plant will use NanoSun’s innovative water purification technology to treat and reuse high-strength wastewater, which makes up about a quarter of Croda’s total output and currently requires external processing. The wastewater treatment plant reduces Croda’s dependence on freshwater sources and can lower carbon emissions by 25%.
This collaboration follows a successful pilot under the Jurong Island Innovation Challenge (JIIC), an initiative by JTC and Enterprise Singapore, launched in August 2021, marking a significant transition from testing to full-scale implementation.
IHI Corporation, Agency for Science, Technology and Research
IHI Corporation and A*STAR Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (A*STAR ISCE²) are collaborating on a pilot-scale project that converts captured carbon dioxide and hydrogen into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)-range hydrocarbons. The process uses a direct catalytic reaction that produces liquid hydrocarbons in a single step, offering potential efficiencies compared to conventional multi-step SAF production routes.
The pilot test rig, located on Jurong Island, allows researchers to study the process under industrially relevant conditions and assess its scalability. This collaboration, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2024, supports the global aviation industry’s transition toward net-zero emissions by 2050.
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Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
The Low Carbon Technology Translational Testbed (LCT3) will be established on Jurong Island to support the testing and scale-up of emerging low-carbon technologies in the areas of carbon capture and utilisation, and low-carbon hydrogen production processes.
Designed as a national pilot-scale facility, LCT3 will enable companies and researchers to validate technologies under realistic industrial conditions, including high-pressure and high-temperature operations, before larger-scale deployment. It will feature modular, plug-and-play equipment that can be configured for different projects and process requirements.
By bridging laboratory research and industrial implementation, LCT3 will help accelerate the translation of low-carbon innovations into deployable solutions for Singapore's energy and chemicals sector.
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