[Global C.L.E.A.N.]
2nd-year Kick-Off Workshop (Singapore)

The Global C.L.E.A.N. Project 2nd-Year Kick-Off Workshop was held on Feb. 1st, 2026, at A*STAR ISCE2 in Singapore, marking the transition from cooperative participation to a fully integrated international joint research phase between Korea and Singapore. During the workshop, participating institutions shared research outcomes and future plans, established complementary collaboration structures, and confirmed the feasibility of conducting globally competitive CCU (Carbon Capture and Utilization) research by integrating Singapore’s advanced research infrastructure with Korea’s technological capabilities.

The project is now accelerating the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production technologies through Korea–Singapore collaboration. Benchmarking A*STAR’s pilot-scale SAF production process (5 kg/day), domestic institutions have completed the design of a testbed for e-SAF synthesis. Moving forward, the project will focus on integrating key element technologies (including CO2 capture, electrochemical CO production, thermochemical SAF synthesis, and green hydrogen production via water electrolysis) while applying computational science and AI-based process design to optimize system operation and performance.

In addition, following the successful hosting of the 1st International Symposium on Carbon Neutral Technology in October 2025, preparations are underway for the 2nd symposium scheduled for October 2026. Through continued collaboration with international research partners across Singapore, Japan, the United States, Canada, Germany, and Taiwan, the Global C.L.E.A.N. Project aims to establish itself as a leading international platform for carbon neutrality and CCU research, while promoting practical technological achievements and global research impact.