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Senoko Energy and Gentari collaborate to enhance sustainable energy solutions in Singapore with H2

Senoko Energy, one of Singapore’s largest energy companies, and Gentari, a clean energy solutions provider, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to embark on a collaborative effort to explore the importation of H2 gas from Malaysia to Singapore.

Following the MoU, both parties will explore the feasibility of importing H2 gas from Malaysia to Singapore, with plans to integrate it into Senoko Energy’s existing and new combined cycle gas turbine assets, enhancing their efficiency and environmental performance. The H2 will be supplied by Gentari through a 20-yr supply agreement, expected to commence by 2029.

Through this collaboration, Senoko Energy aims to explore the reduction of carbon emissions by 18,000 tCO2e annually in the first phase, which is equivalent to taking about 4,000 cars off the roads. This number could potentially increase to 535,000 tCO2e in subsequent phases (equivalent to 119,000 cars). In line with Senoko Energy’s ambition to be the first in bringing in H2 to Singapore for power generation, this partnership underscores the company’s commitment to sustainable energy solutions, Singapore’s national H2 strategy and contribution to Singapore’s 2050 Net Zero target.

On the partnership, Frederik Baerts, President & CEO, Senoko Energy, said, “Senoko Energy is extremely excited to be embarking on this partnership with Gentari, which represents a significant milestone in our commitment to advancing the energy transition. H2 has the potential to play a critical role in reducing carbon emissions, and so together, we are taking a bold step towards creating a more sustainable energy landscape and low-carbon future.”

The collaboration solidifies Gentari’s position as a leading supplier of green molecules in the region, in line with its aim to become a large-scale H2 producer and go-to industry partner for hard-to abate sectors including industry, chemicals, maritime and aviation.

“This partnership with Senoko Energy is a key step in building a H2 backbone for Southeast Asia. Cross-border infrastructure like this pipeline connects production and demand centers as we accelerate green H2 adoption across the region. Gentari firmly believes H2 is crucial to decarbonizing multiple sectors on the path to Net Zero, and we’re encouraged by stakeholder support and rising demand for low-carbon H2 derivatives,” commented Michèle Azalbert, Chief Hydrogen Officer, Gentari.