Singapore is set to construct a hydrogen-ready Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) generating unit, with operations expected to begin by 2029, according to a press release from the Energy Market Authority (EMA), a statutory board under the Ministry of Trade and Industry.
Puah Kok Keong, EMA’s Chief Executive, emphasized the importance of meeting the country’s growing energy demands. “As energy needs continue to rise, it is crucial to ensure sufficient generation capacity to power our daily lives,” he said, highlighting Singapore’s commitment to transitioning towards a low-carbon energy future.
The new facility, to be developed by PacificLight Power—a Singapore-based electricity retailer—will have a generation capacity of at least 600 megawatts. Located on Jurong Island in southwestern Singapore, the plant will initially be capable of operating with a hydrogen blend of up to 30 percent, with future plans to use 100 percent hydrogen as part of the country’s decarbonization efforts.
This development comes as Singapore’s energy requirements grow, driven by high-demand sectors like advanced manufacturing, the digital economy, and the ongoing electrification of transportation. According to the EMA, the peak power demand for the city-state is expected to increase at a compound annual rate of 3.7 to 5.7 percent over the next six years, potentially reaching between 10.1 gigawatts and 11.8 gigawatts by 2030.
In June 2024, the EMA issued a call for proposals to expand generation capacity, with PacificLight Power emerging as the chosen developer from six competing bids to build the hydrogen-ready generating unit.
This project marks a significant step in Singapore’s pursuit of a cleaner, more sustainable energy landscape.
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