Singapore to Begin Importing Green Hydrogen in 2026
The nation will integrate green ammonia and hydrogen into its town gas pipelines to advance its 2030 decarbonization goals.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Energy
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Singapore will begin importing green ammonia and hydrogen from India in 2026. These energy supplies will be incorporated into the nation's town gas pipelines to support decarbonization goals.
Why it matters
The transition to green fuels addresses the intermittency of renewable electricity by providing a reliable, storable alternative to fossil fuels. This initiative accelerates the move toward sustainable infrastructure in high-density urban markets.
Green ammonia is liquefied for transport at -33 degrees Celsius. While it currently costs nearly four times more than traditional marine shipping fuels, it reached a peak monthly average price of US$804.65 per tonne in September.
The players
AM Green
A wholly owned subsidiary of Greenko Energy Holdings focused on the production of green hydrogen and ammonia for export.
Petronas
A Malaysia-based global energy company that invested US$1.6 billion in a partnership with GIC and AM Green.
Greenko Energy Holdings
An India-based energy firm founded in 2006 that integrates electrolyser technology with storage for round-the-clock renewable power.
The details
Green hydrogen and ammonia are produced using electrolysers—devices that split water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen using electricity. To ensure a constant supply, Greenko Energy Holdings pairs these systems with energy storage, enabling renewable energy generation 24/7. This process allows hydrogen to be converted into ammonia, which is more energy-dense and easier to transport as a liquid.
Timeline
2006: Greenko Energy Holdings is founded in India.
2021: Singapore records a green ammonia market size of 60 tonnes.
2026: Singapore begins receiving green ammonia and hydrogen supplies.
2030: Target year for achieving one million tonnes of annual green hydrogen production.
The Tech Race
This project aligns with 2030 global decarbonisation targets by establishing a scalable supply chain for green energy. It represents a significant move to transition from intermittent renewables to stable, liquid-fuel alternatives in the Asian energy market.
Beginning in 2026, Singapore will integrate green hydrogen directly into town gas pipelines. This infrastructure change serves as a prerequisite for reducing the city's reliance on coal and gas support during non-generation hours.
The takeaway
The move to green fuels provides a template for high-density urban areas to overcome the intermittency of renewable electricity. Observers should track the 2026 arrival of the first ammonia shipments to determine if market prices align with projections.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Fuelcellsworks.
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