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ExxonMobil (XOM), Shell Partner With Singapore for CCS Project
By: Zacks Investment Research | March 11, 2024

Exxon Mobil Corporation XOM and Shell plc SHEL have announced a partnership with the Singapore government to develop a cross-border carbon capture and storage
CCS
project.

The collaboration aims to significantly reduce Singapore's carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, marking a pivotal step in the country's decarbonization journey.

The Singapore-based units of these energy giants — ExxonMobil Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. and Shell Singapore Pte. Ltd. — have established the S-Hub consortium to lead the development of this CCS initiative. The project underscores a proactive approach to addressing the environmental challenges posed by greenhouse gas emissions.

In December 2023, the S-Hub consortium and the Singapore Economic Development Board solidified their commitment by signing a memorandum of understanding. The agreement outlines their collaboration in planning and developing a CCS project that promises to capture and permanently store at least 2.5 million tons of CO2 annually by 2030.

The project, set to commence in 2030, targets capturing and storing CO2 emissions from various sectors within Singapore, either underground or beneath the seabed. The selection of storage sites will be based on rigorous analysis to ensure their suitability and effectiveness in long-term carbon storage.

This CCS initiative is particularly significant for Singapore, a nation seeking decarbonization solutions for sectors with hard-to-abate emissions like energy and chemicals, power, and waste management. Carbon capture and storage technology is seen as a crucial pathway to achieve substantial emission reductions in these areas.

The collaboration between ExxonMobil, Shell and the Singapore government is part of a broader strategy to develop a portfolio of decarbonization measures. These efforts are aimed at meeting the nation's climate change targets and contributing to global sustainability goals.

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