4th January 2025 – (Singapore) Singapore will establish a new hydrogen-ready Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) generating unit, expected to commence operations in 2029, as announced by the Energy Market Authority (EMA). This initiative reflects Singapore’s commitment to a low-carbon energy future amid rising energy demands.
The new facility, to be built by PacificLight Power, will have a generation capacity of at least 600 megawatts. Located on Jurong Island in southwestern Singapore, the unit will initially operate with a minimum of 30 percent hydrogen, with plans to transition to 100 percent hydrogen in the future.
EMA’s chief executive, Puah Kok Keong, emphasised the importance of meeting the increasing energy demand to support daily life. He noted, “With rising energy demand, it is imperative to ensure adequate generation.”
The demand for energy in Singapore has been consistently growing, particularly in electricity-intensive sectors like advanced manufacturing, the digital economy, and the electrification of transportation. The EMA projects that the peak demand for the city’s power system will increase at a compound annual rate of between 3.7 percent and 5.7 percent over the next six years, potentially reaching 10.1 to 11.8 gigawatts by 2030.
In June 2024, the EMA called for proposals to boost new generation capacity. PacificLight Power was selected from six submissions to develop the hydrogen-ready generating unit, marking a significant step in Singapore’s energy transition.
