Singapore is set to build a new hydrogen-ready Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) generating unit, expected to begin operations in 2029, according to a press release from the Energy Market Authority (EMA), a statutory board under the Ministry of Trade and Industry.
With rising energy demands, the EMA emphasized the importance of ensuring sufficient power generation to meet the needs of daily life. Puah Kok Keong, EMA’s chief executive, highlighted Singapore’s commitment to a “low-carbon energy future.”
The new generating unit will be developed by PacificLight Power, a local electricity retailer, and will have a generation capacity of at least 600 megawatts. The facility will be constructed on Jurong Island, located in southwestern Singapore.
The plant will initially be capable of operating with a 30% hydrogen blend, with plans to eventually use 100% hydrogen as fuel. This marks a significant step toward reducing the carbon footprint of the country’s energy sector.
Singapore’s energy demands have been steadily increasing, fueled by sectors like advanced manufacturing, the digital economy, and the ongoing electrification of transportation. According to the EMA, the city-state’s peak power demand is projected to grow by 3.7% to 5.7% annually over the next six years, reaching between 10.1 and 11.8 gigawatts by 2030.
