Keppel works with EDB to develop gasification facility on Jurong Island

The facility will produce industrial gases from various feedstock.

Keppel Infrastructure Holdings inked a deal with Singapore's Economic Development Board to develop, own and operate a gasification facility on Jurong island.

The agreement marks the culmination of a competitive selection process conducted by EDB as part of the Jurong Island v2.0 initiative.

Now in its project development phase, the Facility will use technologies to produce hydrogen, carbon monoxide, syngas and other industrial gases from a variety of potential feedstock, including coal and refinery by-products. As part of its commitment to sustainability, Keppel Infrastructure will also develop energy efficient and R&D projects to augment the Facility.

Damian Chan, executive director, energy & chemicals at EDB, said with the project, EDB is exploring alternative feedstock options to enhance the long-term competitiveness of the energy and chemicals sector.

“After extensive evaluation, we found that gasification would be able to meet industry’s demand for competitive hydrogen and carbon monoxide, whilst the use of best-in-class mitigation technologies would minimise its environmental impact,” Chan noted.

Meanwhile, Keppel Infrastructure CEO Ong Tiong Guan said the facility will leverage various feedstock and synergies with the available infrastructure to deliver competitively priced products to customers.

"It also reinforces Keppel Infrastructure’s capability and commitment as a solutions provider for sustainable development,” Ong noted.

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