Amogy, a company that provides scalable ammonia-to-power solutions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with A*STAR, Singapore’s main public R&D agency.
The partnership will focus on developing and using ammonia-based technologies in Singapore, supporting the country’s Green Plan 2030 and National Hydrogen Strategy.
Under the MOU, Amogy and ASTAR will look at opportunities to pilot ammonia-to-power systems on Jurong Island. This collaboration is part of ASTAR’s work in sustainable energy and chemicals.
A*STAR will provide expertise on safety and standards, study costs and sustainability, and help develop new technologies to scale ammonia-to-power systems safely and efficiently.
Amogy’s ammonia-to-power system uses advanced catalysts to break ammonia into hydrogen, which is then turned into electricity using hydrogen fuel cells or engines. This technology offers a scalable, low- to zero-carbon alternative to fossil fuels especially for energy-heavy industries.
The collaboration will involve demonstrating ammonia-to-power systems on Jurong Island, conducting joint research and development on advanced ammonia-cracking catalyst technologies, and creating digital tools along with workforce training to help integrate and scale up the systems.
Amogy and A*STAR will work together to test clean ammonia technologies in real-world conditions and help move them from the lab to commercial use.
One main focus will be supporting the decarbonisation of Singapore’s rapidly growing data centre industry, which faces major clean energy challenges because of its constant power needs.
“We are excited to partner with A*STAR to demonstrate the potential of ammonia-powered technology in Singapore,” said Seonghoon Woo, CEO of Amogy. “This collaboration marks an important step toward advancing decarbonization in critical sectors such as data centers and heavy industry while contributing to Singapore’s leadership in driving towards a low-carbon future.”
“ASTAR looks forward to our partnership with Amogy to support Singapore’s National Hydrogen Strategy and our own efforts in sustainable energy and chemicals,” said Professor Lim Keng Hui, Assistant Chief Executive, Science and Engineering Research Council (SERC), ASTAR. “By advancing technologies for low- or zero-carbon ammonia for power generation and bunkering, we can help pave the way to decarbonise hard-to-abate industries. I look forward to programme outcomes that will contribute substantively to Amogy’s and Singapore’s economic and sustainability goals.”
Amogy provides carbon-free energy solutions to help reduce emissions in hard-to-decarbonize sectors such as power generation, shipping, and heavy industry.
Its patented ammonia cracking technology, tested in real-world applications, efficiently splits ammonia into hydrogen and nitrogen. The hydrogen is then used in fuel cells or hydrogen engines to produce high-performance, zero-carbon electricity.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) is Singapore’s main public research and development agency. It works with partners in both the public and private sectors to support the economy and society, bridging the gap between academic research and industry.
A*STAR’s research covers biomedical sciences, physical sciences, and engineering, mainly based in Biopolis and Fusionopolis. Its work helps create jobs, drive economic growth, improve healthcare, urban living, and sustainability, and develops scientific talent and leaders for the research and industry community.
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