Sembcorp Green Hydrogen India Private Limited and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) have signed an agreement. The two companies will work together to explore projects in renewable energy, green hydrogen, and green ammonia in India.
The partnership will also explore fuel options to reduce emissions at ports and study new green fuel technologies. These include options for bunkering, which involves supplying ships with fuel, and using clean fuels for port operations.
BPCL’s chairman said that both companies plan to combine their experience and resources to develop renewable energy and hydrogen-based projects. These efforts support India’s larger environmental goals and BPCL’s own aim to reach net-zero emissions by 2040.
Sembcorp currently operates 6 gigawatts (GW) of renewable power in India. The company is increasing its focus on green hydrogen and ammonia as possible replacements for fossil fuels. These fuels are seen as options for cutting carbon emissions in industries such as shipping and heavy manufacturing.
BPCL is targeting the creation of 10 GW of renewable energy capacity. These projects may include solar and wind energy systems, as well as infrastructure to support hydrogen production using renewable sources.
The agreement between the two companies is a joint venture. Sembcorp stated that “it does not expect this partnership to impact its earnings or net tangible assets for the financial year ending December 2025.”
In Singapore, several small-scale renewable energy projects have also been developing. These include floating solar systems on reservoirs and rooftop solar systems on public housing and industrial buildings. Some smaller projects, below 5 MW, have been installed at schools and government facilities.
One of these is a solar panel setup at Senoko Waste-to-Energy plant, which generates power for local grid use. Another includes battery storage systems being tested by private developers for grid balancing and energy storage, with pilot capacities ranging from 500 kWh to 2 MWh.
