Written reply to PQ on Cross-Country Collaboration to Construct Pipelines for Transporting Hydrogen

Question

Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis: To ask the Minister for Trade and Industry (a) whether the Government is working with neighbouring countries to construct a pipeline for the transportation of hydrogen; (b) whether the pipelines needed for the transportation of such hydrogen can be blended with existing natural gas pipelines; and (c) whether there are plans to construct associated hydrogen storage facilities in Singapore; and (d) if so, what are the target operational dates for such infrastructure to support Singapore's National Hydrogen Strategy.

Written Answer by Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong

1. Government is studying several potential pathways for Singapore to adopt low-carbon hydrogen. There are no immediate plans to construct hydrogen pipelines or storage facilities at scale in Singapore. Given the technological and commercial uncertainties surrounding the development of a global hydrogen supply chain, we are taking a cautious approach towards hydrogen adoption and will pace our infrastructural investments accordingly. Our current priority is to gain experience in the import, storage, distribution and handling of hydrogen and its carriers, through our ammonia pathfinder project. We expect the pathfinder project to be implemented in 2028.