The latest innovative developments in hydrogen technologies and strategies for their possible application were the subject of a seminar organised in Singapore by the Italian Embassy, on the occasion of Made in Italy Day. The event, attended by some 80 researchers and experts, illustrated the results of bilateral scientific projects already underway in the sector and possible synergies between Italian and Singaporean high-tech companies.
The seminar, hosted in the Italian Hall of the Italian Embassy and moderated by the scientific attaché Nicola Bianchi, was one of the highlights of the promotional programme celebrating 60 years of diplomatic relations between Italy and Singapore this year. It featured speeches by officials from regulatory authorities, such as Singapore's Energy Market Authority, scientists from Italian and Singaporean universities involved in hydrogen research projects, and representatives from companies active in the sector, such as Maire Engineering and RINA, committed to strengthening their presence in Singapore with cutting-edge and sustainable hydrogen technology solutions.
Ambassador Dante Brandi said, 'We live in a critical moment in history, where energy transition has become not only an environmental imperative, but also a strategic necessity. The European Union's Green Deal sets ambitious targets for zero net emissions by 2050, and Italy is fully committed to this effort. Hydrogen is a key pillar of this strategy, especially in sectors with hard-to-reduce emissions. Singapore, with its National Hydrogen Strategy, is taking bold steps towards decarbonisation and energy diversification. Hence, our commitment to intensify bilateral collaboration'.
Scientific and technological cooperation has grown significantly in recent years. The 2016 Framework Agreement, followed by the 2023 Executive Programme, enabled the launch of 10 bilateral research projects, with funding of almost S$9 million, in strategic areas: from artificial intelligence and quantum technologies to FoodTech and cancer therapies, and of course hydrogen. In particular, in this last topic, the University of Brescia and the University of L'Aquila are working in collaboration with the prestigious NTU, NUS, and the A*STAR research institute on fuel cells and new materials for innovative electrocatalysts.
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