Industrial landlord JTC and the National University of Singapore (NUS) will explore setting up a facility on Jurong Island to test green innovations for tropical data centres designed to operate in warm climates.

The project, beginning in 2026, forms part of the second phase of the Sustainable Tropical Data Centre Testbed, with the first phase located at NUS.

The facility will allow data centre operators to trial low-carbon solutions and develop energy- and water-efficient systems. JTC noted that artificial intelligence, clean-energy sources such as solar, biofuels and fuel cells, and smart microgrids will be explored to optimise energy and water usage. The initiative supports Singapore’s broader low-carbon ambitions, including a 700-megawatt low-carbon data centre park on Jurong Island.

Separately, refiner Aster has partnered with Air Liquide to produce low-carbon hydrogen, the first such collaboration in Singapore. The project will develop an auto thermal reformer (ATR) unit with integrated carbon capture, capable of capturing up to 99% of emissions. Aster also announced a US$150 million (€130 million) investment in a hydrogen-ready gas turbine, with operational readiness targeted for 2029.

Other collaborations were also unveiled, including partnerships with Surbana Jurong, Third Derivative, Keppel, and Advario Singapore, focusing on low-carbon technologies, microgrid studies, and workforce reskilling.

These initiatives aim to strengthen Singapore’s position as a hub for sustainable energy, chemicals, and digital infrastructure, while fostering innovation and talent development.

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