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Singapore Unveils National Hydrogen Strategy to Power Net-Zero Ambitions by 2050

Singapore has officially launched its National Hydrogen Strategy, laying out a detailed roadmap to harness low-carbon hydrogen as a cornerstone of its net-zero emissions goal by 2050. This landmark initiative positions hydrogen as a key enabler for decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors, including power generation, maritime, aviation, and heavy industry. According to projections, hydrogen could supply up to 50% of Singapore’s electricity needs by mid-century.

The strategy adopts a phased, pragmatic approach, initially focusing on developing capabilities in importing, handling, and using low-carbon ammonia, particularly for power generation and marine bunkering. It emphasizes five strategic pillars: piloting pathfinder projects, deepening R&D in critical technologies (like ammonia cracking), forging international hydrogen supply chain partnerships, long-term infrastructure planning, and upskilling the workforce for a future hydrogen economy.

Key challenges acknowledged include higher deployment costs due to hydrogen import dependence, limited land for infrastructure, and the nascent stage of key technologies such as ammonia cracking and liquefied hydrogen transport. Moreover, the lack of internationally standardized certification frameworks remains a barrier to cross-border hydrogen trade.

Singapore is also pushing for the development of Guarantee of Origin (GoO) standards to ensure transparent and credible tracking of hydrogen emissions intensity, reinforcing the country’s role as a global energy and logistics hub.

Backed by significant government funding, this strategy offers a forward-looking blueprint not only for domestic decarbonization but also for shaping global maritime and aviation sustainability practices, showcasing the value of international cooperation in the green hydrogen economy.