Woodside Energy Ltd (Woodside) and Keppel Data Centres Holding Pte Ltd (Keppel Data Centres) have signed a non-binding framework agreement to evaluate the possibility of supplying liquid hydrogen to Singapore from Woodside’s portfolio of planned production facilities, including its proposed H2Perth facility in Perth, Western Australia.
Potential purchase of 1,000 tons per day of liquid hydrogen by Keppel
The framework agreement provides a pathway for the parties to jointly develop additional business principles for key hydrogen supply chain agreements. The framework agreement refers to the potential purchase of approximately 1,000 tons per day of liquid hydrogen by Keppel Data Centers as early as 2030, when the parties believe the associated production technologies and shipping systems will mature.
It is envisioned that a hydrogen supply chain will benefit Keppel Data Centres’ data center facilities, including its Datapark+ project, which is designed to be an energy-efficient data center park in Singapore. The use of hydrogen instead of more carbon-intensive energy sources has the potential to reduce emissions from data centers.
Woodside benefits from its experience in liquid hydrogen
At the signing of the framework agreement in Singapore, Woodside’s Executive Vice President for New Energy, Mr. Shaun Gregory, highlighted Woodside’s proven track record as an energy provider in the region and its experience in liquid hydrogen gained through its work on the proposed H2OK project for the U.S. domestic market, as well as H2Perth. “Woodside has more than 30 years of experience in large gas cooling, storage and transportation. Hydrogen liquefaction offers the opportunity to export energy that can contribute to customers’ decarbonization goals and provide an economic and commercial opportunity that supports the Singapore-Australia Green Economy Agreement,” he said.
Mr. Wong Wai Meng, CEO of Keppel Data Centres, said, “We are investing to create a sustainable future for data centers through innovative low-carbon solutions. Access to stable hydrogen power to power our data centers in Singapore will accelerate our decarbonization efforts as we move towards net zero emissions. We look forward to deepening our collaboration with Woodside to explore ways to reduce emissions and make a positive environmental impact.”
