Consortium appointed for next phase of study for Singapore’s first low-carbon ammonia bunkering solution

While the RoPax and cruise segments - the passenger-carrying part of the shipping industry - remain very cautious about considering “green” ammonia as a CO2-neutral bunkering alternative, the situation is different in the purely cargo-carrying part of the industry. In the deepsea sector of the RoRo segment, several PCTC operators have declared their readiness to pursue this potentially CO2-neutral bunkering path. A new consortium, led by Singapore-based Keppel Ltd., is now helping to pave the way for this development, starting from one of the world’s largest bunkering hubs.

Keppel Ltd. has been appointed by the consortium partners Energy Market Authority (EMA) and Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) to conduct the next phase of the project to develop a low- or zero-carbon ammonia solution on Jurong Island, Singapore for power generation and bunkering.

The consortium will proceed to undertake a FEED study across the entire value chain, for a 55-65 MW ammonia power plant, terminal infrastructure and bunkering solutions, laying the foundations for a potential Final Investment Decision.

Ms Cindy Lim, CEO of Keppel’s Infrastructure Division, said, “We are honoured to lead this trail-blazing consortium, paving the way towards a resilient, low-carbon energy future. Building on a successful pre-FEED study, we will continue working with world-class partners Sumitomo Corporation and Advario, while harnessing Keppel’s deep engineering expertise and proven operating capabilities to deliver a cost-competitive, scalable ammonia value chain for low-emission power generation and bunkering. If implemented, this would be among the world’s first direct-ammonia combustion power plants - and Singapore’s first - setting a new benchmark for clean fuel solutions and global decarbonisation.”

Kazuki Yamaguchi, General Manager, Maritime Energy Solution SBU, Sumitomo Corporation said, “Being selected as the choice proponent marks a pivotal milestone for our team. We have been intensively exploring ammonia bunkering since 2021, laying the groundwork for the solutions we are now advancing in close partnership with Singapore’s regulators.

We deeply appreciate MPA’s trust in us as a strategic partner in shaping the future of sustainable shipping. Achieving true scale and commercialisation, however, is a challenge that no single company can tackle alone – it demands bold collaboration across the entire maritime value chain. This spirit of collaboration is one we are also proud to share with our consortium partners, Keppel and Advario, as we collectively work towards building a clean ammonia ecosystem in Singapore that can serve as a model for the region and beyond.”

Oct 06 2025