Air Liquide Singapore and Aster Chemicals and Energy Pte. Ltd. (Aster) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly collaborate on the development of an innovative Auto Thermal Reformer (ATR) unit for the production of hydrogen with integrated carbon capture capabilities in Singapore.
This strategic partnership marks a major milestone in advancing the decarbonization of Singapore’s energy and chemicals sector. Under the MOU, Air Liquide will leverage its proprietary expertise in autothermal reforming technology, while Aster provides its integrated refining-petrochemical infrastructure and market knowledge. Together, the companies will assess the technical and commercial potential of the ATR with carbon capture, which will support Singapore’s broader energy transition, in line with the national hydrogen strategy that positions low-carbon hydrogen as a key pillar in achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
Associated with carbon capture technology, the ATR process delivers high energy efficiency, excellent reliability, and enables a carbon capture rate of up to 99%. This collaboration is in line with Singapore’s commitment to diversifying its energy mix, decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors, and building a resilient low-carbon economy.