Channel NewsAsia 18 Sep 15;
SINGAPORE: Technology companies will be allowed to develop and test environmental solutions at Sembcorp Industries' waste water treatment and waste-to-energy facilities on Jurong Island, Sembcorp announced on Friday (Sep 18).
Called the Sembcorp Industrial Living Lab initiative, the partnership between Sembcorp and the Economic Development Board (EDB) allows technology providers to carry out applied research and development (R&D) in areas such as smart water systems and carbon capture.
The initiative will also see Sembcorp and EDB jointly investing up to S$8 million to support the commercialisation of R&D projects from the pilot-testing stage to market-ready levels.
EDB Assistant Managing Director Lim Kok Kiang said the partnership with Sembcorp will strengthen Singapore's position as a Global Hydrohub and provide another commercialisation pathway for water research investments.
"It is also aligned with Singapore's aspiration to be a living lab where companies can develop, test and commercialise urban solutions in a real-life setting before scaling up for the region and beyond,” he added.
Sembcorp, a Singapore engineering and marine conglomerate, provides energy and water solutions to industrial and municipal customers around the world. The group also develops and manages industrial parks in several countries and is involved in the offshore and marine business through subsidiary Sembcorp Marine.
- CNA/xq
