S’pore is well-positioned to become a hydrogen producing centre

UK energy giant BP says Singapore is well-positioned to become a hydrogen producing centre – given its push towards natural gas. BP also expects Singapore to be an early adopter of hydrogen as a source of transport fuel. But that is provided hydrogen fuel-cell cars are priced at affordable levels. BP has been actively developing hydrogen as a major source of fuel. With oil prices not stabilising anytime soon, the need to develop alternative energy sources has become even more pressing.
BP says its main challenge is to produce hydrogen at affordable prices as hydrogen needs to be able to compete with conventional fuel such as petrol and diesel. At the moment, BP says it is still a long way from achieving its target of US$2 a gallon gasoline equivalent for untaxed hydrogen.

BP says Singapore’s push towards natural gas offers a good opportunity to develop the infrastructure needed for hydrogen production. Dr Michael Jones, General Manager (Hydrogen), BP, said, “We see that hydrogen produced from natural gas is the lowest cost route. So as Singapore introduces natural gas into its gas network, we see that as the best route to get hydrogen out there at affordable prices.

CNA