Singapore is ramping up efforts to cut emissions from its power sector by funding new research into carbon capture and storage (CCS).
The Energy Market Authority (EMA) has chosen five proposals from three local power companies — Keppel, PacificLight Power, and YTL PowerSeraya — to receive co-funding for feasibility studies focused on CCS technologies.
The initiative is part of a broader push to support Singapore’s shift toward a low-carbon energy system.
Launched through a grant call in October 2024, the program aims to explore practical CCS applications that could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power generation.
The selected projects will investigate two key approaches. The first is post-combustion capture, which involves installing carbon capture units at natural gas power plants to extract CO2 from flue gases after combustion.
The second is pre-combustion capture, where CO2 is removed during hydrogen production from natural gas before the hydrogen is sent to power plants to generate electricity with little to no carbon emissions.
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The studies are scheduled for completion by 2026. Their findings will offer insights into the technical viability, infrastructure needs, and site-specific requirements of deploying carbon capture in Singapore ‘s power sector.
These early-stage assessments will also lay the groundwork for more advanced engineering and design studies in the coming years.
By supporting these research efforts, the EMA hopes to accelerate the development of scalable carbon reduction strategies and move the country closer to its long-term emissions targets.
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