Amogy and Singapore's Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) have announced a pilot project to test ammonia cracking technology at the Low-Carbon Technology Translational Testbed (LCT³) on Jurong Island. Supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), the project was unveiled on October 23, 2026 at the Singapore Industry Decarbonisation Forum, where LCT³ broke ground. The effort marks a significant step toward validating ammonia as a practical hydrogen carrier for industrial and energy applications.
Pilot Deployment at LCT3
Under the agreement, Amogy will deploy its ammonia cracking module in 2027 with capacity to produce up to one ton of hydrogen per day. The system will operate under industrial conditions at the national facility, which bridges laboratory research and commercial deployment. Amogy will provide its reformer and catalyst technologies, oversee project execution, and work with A*STAR to develop next-generation, lower-cost catalysts.
Strategic Context and Decarbonization Goals
The project supports the Sustainable Jurong Island initiative, which aims to transform the island into a sustainable energy and chemicals park. It will also help assess ammonia-to-hydrogen technology as a reliable, low-carbon power source for data centers. Singapore's second Data Centre Call for Application requires at least 50% of proposed new capacity to be powered through eligible green energy pathways, including low-carbon ammonia and hydrogen.
Technology and Market Potential
Amogy's patented ammonia cracking technology splits ammonia into hydrogen and nitrogen, and the hydrogen can be directed to integrated fuel cells or hydrogen engines. The company describes the approach as mature, scalable, and highly efficient for hard-to-abate sectors such as power generation, maritime shipping, and heavy industry. The LCT³ deployment will generate operating data to support larger-scale adoption of ammonia-based hydrogen and power solutions across Singapore's industrial and energy sectors.
Leadership Perspectives
Seonghoon Woo, CEO of Amogy, said Singapore is a strategic hub for the company's Asia-Pacific operations and its growing R&D and commercial presence. He noted that deploying the ammonia cracking module on Jurong Island puts the technology to work at meaningful scale and lays groundwork for broader adoption across the region. Professor Lim Keng Hui of A*STAR said real-world testing at LCT³ aims to bridge the gap between promising research and industrial adoption.
Executive Support and Regional Expansion
Wey-Len Lim, Executive Vice President of the Singapore Economic Development Board, said Amogy's collaboration with A*STAR demonstrates how companies can tap Singapore's research capabilities to advance promising low-carbon solutions toward industrial application. He welcomed Amogy's plans to deepen its R&D presence in Singapore and use the country as a base for regional growth. The deployment is a cornerstone of Amogy's strategic expansion in the city-state.
Amogy's Growing Footprint
Amogy plans to expand its R&D, business development, and project execution capabilities in Singapore to drive commercial growth across Asia-Pacific. The collaboration with A*STAR is also prompting the establishment of Amogy's first R&D center outside the United States. Amogy is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, with additional locations including Houston, Texas, Singapore, Tokyo, Japan, and Seoul, South Korea.
By testing its ammonia cracking module at LCT³, Amogy is positioning itself to support Singapore's industrial decarbonization and future low-carbon power needs. The pilot will provide essential performance data that can inform larger deployments across the region while fostering local research collaboration. If successful, the project could accelerate the commercial use of ammonia as a hydrogen carrier for data centers, heavy industry, and other hard-to-abate sectors.