Australia and Singapore Support Research Projects to Reduce Maritime Emissions

27 March 2025

Image1. ASLET is a bilateral program designed to accelerate Australia and Singapore’s maritime and port sectors move towards a low-carbon future. (Stock image: no credit needed)

Australia and Singapore have selected eight projects for funding as part of a $20 million initiative to help reduce emissions in the maritime sector.

The Australia-Singapore Initiative on Low Emissions Technologies (ASLET) supports the objectives of the Singapore and Australia Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC), which will help accelerate decarbonization and digitization of shipping routes between Singapore and Australia.

It is jointly delivered by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), Australia’s national science agency, and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) on behalf of the governments of Australia and Singapore.

The ASLET grant opportunity was launched in July 2024 to support projects that will help accelerate the deployment and uptake of zero or near-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emission technologies for maritime and port operations.

A total of 32 applications were received from universities, research institutes, and industry players based in Australia and Singapore. The eight projects selected for funding cover a range of activities, including innovations in the supply, transport, storage, dispensing, and maritime utilization of hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol, as well as safety and environmental monitoring and electrification.