Our facilities on Bukom and Jurong Island form the hub for integrated refining and petrochemical production in Singapore. Aster Bukom is home to a 237,000 barrels per day refinery and a 1.1 million tonnes per year ethylene cracker. Aster Jurong Island spans more than 60 hectares and specialises in manufacturing key petrochemicals such as ethylene oxide, ethoxylates, styrene monomer, and propylene oxide.
Pulau Bukom
Since 1961, Bukom has been at the heart of Singapore's petrochemical industry, home to the nation's first oil refinery. The strategic island has witnessed the growth of petrochemicals, trading and ancillary services, propelling Singapore to the forefront of the global energy sector.
Through decades of relentless innovation and adaptation, Bukom has undergone a remarkable metamorphosis.
Today, Aster Bukom Chemicals and Energy Complex stands as a world-class, fully integrated oil and chemicals manufacturing hub providing transport fuels, base oils, bitumen, base chemicals, and specialty chemicals such as butadiene to customers in Asia and beyond. Together with Aster Jurong Island Chemical Complex, it supplies energy and advanced chemical products to meet the growing needs of customers across the region. The site is also well connected via pipelines to downstream customers on Jurong Island and the wider Singapore ecosystem.
Aster Bukom Chemicals and Energy Complex has one of the largest oil and chemicals terminals in Singapore with 13 jetties capable of berthing even the world’s largest oil tankers via a single buoy mooring (SBM).
Singapore’s First Electric Ferries
Introduced in May 2023, Penguin Refresh is the first of three fully electric harbour craft that will ply the route between mainland Singapore and Bukom.
These 200-seater ferries will transport 3,000 passengers daily or about 1.8 million passenger trips annually. Part of a project aimed at transitioning to a low-carbon future, they will save 6,258 tonnes of CO2 emissions as well as 1,952 tonnes of fuel per year for Bukom.
This initiative is significant in marine electrification as it represents Singapore's first fully electric ferry service.
Marine Terminal
Aster on Pulau Bukom
a Marine Terminal that features an extensive network of
13 jetties and a Single Buoy Mooring (SBM). Twelve jetties
are situated on Pulau Bukom Besar and one on Pulau Ular, with the SBM positioned about two miles south of the island.
This strategic configuration allows for efficient handling of crude oil imports primarily through the SBM, while refined products are transported via underwater pipelines and vessels that berth at the terminal’s wharves.
Empowering innovation
Aster encourages our staff to embrace emerging digital technologies. We have utilised AI to improve site safety during construction and turnarounds, while also streamlining our processes.
Robotics and sensorisation technologies play key roles in ensuring our plants operate safely and reliably.
With a solid track record of collaboration, we partner with local and international experts to trial and develop cutting-edge solutions.
Building on this culture of innovation, we are paving the way for a more efficient, collaborative and forward-thinking workplace.
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Jurong Island
Aster Jurong Island Chemical Complex has been a key producer of chemical building blocks essential for modern living since 1997. Aster’s chemical products significantly contribute to economic growth and enhance the quality of life in Singapore and across the region. Our world-scale mono-ethylene glycol (MEG) plant is among the largest in the world.
Covering more than 60 hectares, Aster operates two sites on Jurong Island. In Seraya, we manufacture mono-propylene glycol, polyols, propylene oxide, and styrene monomer. Our Merbau site produces ethylene oxide, ethoxylates and mono-ethylene glycol.
Aster Jurong Island Chemical Complex is interconnected through pipelines with Aster Bukom Chemicals and Energy Complex, as well as with our customers and suppliers. Building on our rich history of technological advancements, we are committed to continue innovating sustainable products for the future.
Our products are delivered to customers on Jurong Island via pipelines. Additionally, Aster Jurong Island has a road car loading facility that enables products to be transported to local clients using road vehicles. We also ship products from our jetty to the customers in the region.
Empowering innovation
Aster encourages our staff to embrace emerging digital technologies. We have utilised AI to improve site safety during construction and turnarounds, while also streamlining our processes.
Robotics and sensorisation technologies play key roles in ensuring our plants operate safely and reliably.
With a solid track record of collaboration, we partner with local and international experts to trial and develop cutting-edge solutions.
Building on this culture of innovation, we are paving the way for a more efficient, collaborative and forward-thinking workplace.
Pulau Bukom
Since 1961, Bukom has been at the heart of Singapore's petrochemical industry, home to the nation's first oil refinery. The strategic island has witnessed the growth of petrochemicals, trading and ancillary services, propelling Singapore to the forefront of the global energy sector.
Through decades of relentless innovation and adaptation, Bukom has undergone a remarkable metamorphosis.
Today, Aster Bukom Chemicals and Energy Complex stands as a world-class, fully integrated oil and chemicals manufacturing hub providing transport fuels, base oils, bitumen, base chemicals, and specialty chemicals such as butadiene to customers in Asia and beyond. Together with Aster Jurong Island Chemical Complex, it supplies energy and advanced chemical products to meet the growing needs of customers across the region. The site is also well connected via pipelines to downstream customers on Jurong Island and the wider Singapore ecosystem.
Aster Bukom Chemicals and Energy Complex has one of the largest oil and chemicals terminals in Singapore, with 13 jetties capable of berthing even the world’s largest oil tankers via a single buoy mooring (SBM).
Singapore’s First
Electric Ferries
Introduced in May 2023, Penguin Refresh is the first of three fully electric harbour crafts that will ply the route between mainland Singapore and Bukom.
These 200-seater ferries will transport 3,000 passengers daily, or about 1.8 million passenger trips annually. As part of a project aimed at transitioning to a low-carbon future, they will save 6,258 tonnes of CO2 emissions as well as 1,952 tonnes of fuel per year for Bukom.
This initiative is significant in marine electrification, as it represents Singapore's first fully electric ferry service.
Marine Terminal
Aster operates a Marine Terminal on Pulau Bukom that features an extensive network of 13 jetties and a Single Buoy Mooring (SBM). Twelve jetties are situated on Pulau Bukom Besar, and one is on Pulau Ular, with the SBM positioned about two miles south of the island.
This strategic configuration allows for the efficient handling of crude oil imports primarily through the SBM, while refined products are transported via underwater pipelines and vessels that berth at the terminal’s wharves.
Empowering
Innovation
Aster encourages our staff to embrace emerging digital technologies. We have utilised AI to improve site safety during construction and turnarounds, while also streamlining our processes.
Robotics and sensorisation technologies play key roles in ensuring our plants operate safely and reliably.
With a solid track record of collaboration, we partner with local and international experts to trial and develop cutting-edge solutions.
Building on this culture of innovation, we are paving the way for a more efficient, collaborative and forward-thinking workplace.
Jurong Island
Aster Jurong Island Chemical Complex has been a key producer of chemical building blocks essential for modern living since 1997. Aster’s chemical products significantly contribute to economic growth and enhance the quality of life in Singapore and across the region. Our world-scale mono-ethylene glycol (MEG) plant is among the largest in the world.
Covering more than 60 hectares, Aster operates two sites on Jurong Island. In Seraya, we manufacture mono-propylene glycol, polyols, propylene oxide, and styrene monomer. Our Merbau site produces ethylene oxide, ethoxylates and mono-ethylene glycol.
Aster Jurong Island Chemical Complex is interconnected through pipelines with Aster Bukom Chemicals and Energy Complex, as well as with our customers and suppliers. Building on our rich history of technological advancements, we are committed to continue innovating sustainable products for the future.
Our products are delivered to customers on Jurong Island via pipelines. Additionally, Aster Jurong Island has a road car loading facility that enables products to be transported to local clients using road vehicles. We also ship products from our jetty to the customers in the region.
Empowering
Innovation
Aster encourages our staff to embrace emerging digital technologies. We have utilised AI to improve site safety during construction and turnarounds, while also streamlining our processes.
Robotics and sensorisation technologies play key roles in ensuring our plants operate safely and reliably.
With a solid track record of collaboration, we partner with local and international experts to trial and develop cutting-edge solutions.
Building on this culture of innovation, we are paving the way for a more efficient, collaborative and forward-thinking workplace.
Contact Us
Aster Chemicals and Energy Pte. Ltd.
460 Alexandra Road
mTower #07-01
Singapore 119963
Main Line: +65 6263 5100
Email: newbusiness-sg@aster.com.sg
