Keppel-Led Consortium to Advance Singapore’s Ammonia Bunkering and Power Project
Singapore, October 3, 2025
In a major step towards a low-carbon maritime and energy future, a consortium led by Keppel Ltd. has been appointed by the Energy Market Authority (EMA) and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) to spearhead the next phase of a pioneering project on Jurong Island. The initiative aims to develop Singapore’s first ammonia-based power generation and bunkering solution, positioning the nation at the forefront of global efforts to decarbonise shipping and energy production.
Following a rigorous Request for Proposal (RFP) process, Keppel, in partnership with Sumitomo Corporation and Advario, successfully completed a preliminary Front-End Engineering and Design (pre-FEED) study. The appointment now authorises the consortium to carry out a full FEED study, covering the entire ammonia value chain — from power generation to terminal infrastructure and bunkering systems.
The project will focus on building a 55–65 MW ammonia-fuelled power plant with integrated bunkering facilities. If successfully implemented, it would become one of the world’s first direct-ammonia combustion power plants — and Singapore’s first — marking a new milestone in clean energy solutions.
Keppel’s Role in the Energy Transition
Ms. Cindy Lim, CEO of Keppel’s Infrastructure Division, stated:
“We are honoured to lead this pioneering consortium, paving the way towards a sustainable, low-carbon energy future. Building on the success of the pre-FEED study, we will continue working closely with our partners Sumitomo Corporation and Advario, while leveraging Keppel’s engineering expertise and proven operating capabilities to deliver a cost-competitive and scalable ammonia value chain for power generation and bunkering.”
Keppel has long been a front-runner in Singapore’s sustainability drive. The company is behind the development of Singapore’s first hydrogen-compatible power plant and its first cross-border low-carbon power import project. Keppel also operates the 1,300 MW Keppel Merlimau Cogen Plant, which has been upgraded for higher efficiency and potential future hydrogen co-firing.
The Power of Global Partnerships
Mr. Bas Verkooijen, CEO of Advario, remarked:
“We are proud to be appointed alongside Keppel and Sumitomo Corporation by EMA and MPA to deliver a low-carbon ammonia solution on Jurong Island. This demonstrates the power of partnerships and Advario’s commitment to playing a frontrunner role in the energy transition.”
Mr. Kazuki Yamaguchi, General Manager of Sumitomo’s Maritime Energy Solution SBU, added:
“Being selected as the proponent marks an important milestone for our team. Since 2021, we have been actively exploring ammonia as a marine fuel, and now we are proud to advance this solution in close collaboration with Singapore’s regulators. Achieving true commercial scale requires strong cooperation across the maritime value chain, and we are pleased to share this spirit of collaboration with Keppel and Advario.”
Singapore Sets a Global Benchmark
This development represents a bold step in Singapore’s decarbonisation journey and reinforces its role as a global leader in energy and maritime innovation. While the current phase focuses on FEED studies, a Final Investment Decision (FID) could follow, potentially unlocking large-scale deployment and commercialisation of ammonia-based power and bunkering solutions.
According to Keppel, the project is not expected to have a material impact on its net tangible assets or earnings per share for the current financial year.
