NTU, Chiyoda and PSA commenced transportation and storage of hydrogen into Singapore using MCH
Chiyoda Corporation (Chiyoda) is pleased to announce the commencement of a dehydrogenation demonstration project at Pasir Panjang Terminal Port in Singapore, one of the world’s largest container terminals, operated by PSA Singapore (PSA).
Using methylcyclohexane (MCH) as the Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC), the hydrogen is imported to PSA’s terminal using ISO tank containers and stored in above-ground tanks. Chiyoda’s compacted dehydrogenation skids extract the hydrogen for purification and utilization as a clean energy source for heavy-duty fuel cell container vehicles.
Chiyoda has been collaborating with Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) since 2022 on the research & development of the next-generation dehydrogenation catalyst, based on Chiyoda’s proprietary dehydrogenation catalyst technology. Having progressed from laboratory tests to full-scale plant demonstration, NTU and Chiyoda intend to verify the performance of the improved catalyst through this project, funded by the LCER FI.
The Singaporean Government values the unique features of MCH, leading to this first demonstration project in Singapore using imported hydrogen. Of particular significance is the fact that we obtained permission under Singapore’s existing laws and regulations, enabling the operation of the demonstration project without the need for a new or additional framework. This advanced project will be operational until 2025 and is a major step towards a low-carbon society.
The project participants have worked together to develop the commercialization of a hydrogen supply chain following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding by a consortium of companies from Singapore and Japan in March 2020. This important initiative contributes to commercializing a sustainable hydrogen supply chain, accelerating the use of hydrogen in Singapore and expanding the use of hydrogen worldwide towards the realization of a low-carbon society.
