The Energy Market Authority (EMA) has initiated a Grant Call to support feasibility studies for carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Singapore’s power sector. Targeting power generation companies and industry partners, the initiative aims to explore CCS pathways to help achieve Singapore’s net zero emissions goal by 2050 while meeting the growing demand for energy. Unlike other low-carbon alternatives, CCS offers the potential to utilise existing natural gas infrastructure, making it a promising solution for decarbonising the power sector.
The Grant Call will focus on two CCS pathways: post-combustion carbon capture for combined-cycle gas turbines (CCGTs) and pre-combustion carbon capture to produce hydrogen for power generation. Post-combustion CCS involves capturing CO2 from waste gases produced during the combustion of natural gas, while pre-combustion CCS captures CO2 during hydrogen production from natural gas, with the hydrogen subsequently used to generate power. Both approaches involve storing the captured CO2 in underground facilities, aligning with Singapore’s broader plans to develop CO2 aggregation and cross-border storage projects on Jurong Island by 2030.
Eligible participants for the grant must operate or plan to operate an H-class CCGT on Jurong Island or Tuas by 2035 and must have completed a pre-feasibility study for one of the CCS pathways. Proposals will be evaluated on criteria such as land requirements, proposal quality, and funding needs. By co-funding these site-specific studies, EMA aims to deepen the understanding of CCS technologies and support the nation’s transition to a low-carbon energy future. Proposals are due by 31 January 2025, and further details are available on the EMA website.
(Source: EMA)
