Prime Highlights:

• Singapore will allocate about 300 hectares on Jurong Island to develop hydrogen-ready natural gas, ammonia, and biogas projects, marking a shift toward low-carbon industrial growth.
• A 700MW energy-efficient data centre park will be built using mainly renewable energy, supporting the country’s net-zero 2050 and digital infrastructure goals.

Key Facts:

• Jurong Island, Southeast Asia’s largest data centre hub, currently has over 1,061MW of capacity and will co-locate data centres with green energy plants to meet rising digital demands.
• The initiative aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 50 million tonnes by 2035 while fostering AI, cloud, and engineering innovation.

Background

Singapore’s Jurong Island will dedicate 10% of its land, or about 300 hectares, to develop new and cleaner energy projects, including hydrogen-ready natural gas, ammonia, and biogas, according to a recent government announcement.

The government announced that about 300 hectares will be set aside for the development of hydrogen-ready natural gas, ammonia, and biogas facilities. In addition, a 700-megawatt (MW) data centre park will be built on the island. The park will be designed to meet strict energy-efficiency standards, use advanced cooling systems, and rely mainly on renewable energy sources.

William Stroll, energy expert at Pinsent Masons, said the move marks a major shift for Singapore’s industrial hub. “Allocating 20 hectares for a low-carbon data centre park shows a strong step toward sustainable digital infrastructure,” he noted, adding that the co-location of data centres with green energy plants will help meet rising digital demands.

Singapore, already Southeast Asia’s largest data centre hub with over 1,061MW of capacity, aims to balance its rapid digital growth with its net-zero 2050 target. The plan supports Singapore’s goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 50 million tonnes by 2035.

Experts also highlighted the island’s role as a test bed for low-carbon innovation. Nicholas Hanna from Pinsent Masons said while energy demand for hyperscale centres could exceed 100MW, this challenge presents “an opportunity for new investment and technology partnerships.”

Mark Tan, commercial law expert at Pinsent Masons, added that the project strengthens Singapore’s AI, cloud, and engineering sectors, while reinforcing its position as a global hub for green innovation.

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