Singapore’s new Western island offers real opportunity to create ‘next-generation energy hub’: analysts
Its proximity to Jurong Island, the Republic’s petrochemicals hub, also provides synergies
Singapore's upcoming Western island, a merger of Semakau, Bukom, and Pulau Sudong, could become a strategic location for developing next-generation clean-energy solutions, according to industry experts. These innovative energy sources may include green hydrogen or, if the country decides to pursue it, advanced nuclear power.
The new island's strategic positioning near Jurong Island, Singapore's primary petrochemicals hub, offers valuable synergies for the development of clean-energy infrastructure. By leveraging the island's proximity to Jurong, the Western island could become an ideal location for establishing state-of-the-art clean-power facilities.
The proposed Western island comprises the merging of Semakau, currently home to Singapore's offshore landfill; Bukom, which still operates its first refinery; and Pulau Sudong, which houses an airstrip used by the Singapore Armed Forces during emergencies. Additionally, the island complex includes several smaller islands, further expanding its potential for hosting advanced energy infrastructure.
Written by urgent.news from The Business Times - Companies & Markets's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
