The 670MW combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) plant, costing $1.2 billion, is slated to begin operations in 2029. It is projected to be the largest gas power plant in Singapore powered by a single unit and will be capable of powering up to 1.2 million four-room flats. The plant is being constructed by Mitsubishi Power and Jurong Engineering Limited.
The integrated battery storage system, an 80MW unit, is intended to store electricity during low demand periods and release it when needed, thereby improving the plant's ability to match supply with demand and maintain stable operations. This system is also expected to allow the plant to act as a buffer as Singapore increases its solar energy capacity.
PacificLight Power stated that the new plant will increase its total generation capacity by 70%. The facility is also designed to be hydrogen-compatible, with the capability to burn a fuel mix of up to 30% hydrogen and 70% natural gas, with future plans to transition to 100% hydrogen combustion.
Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng, who attended the ground-breaking ceremony, highlighted that Singapore's peak electricity demand is projected to grow significantly in the coming years, driven by sectors such as advanced manufacturing and the digital economy. He also noted the upcoming renaming of his ministry to the Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry, reflecting a heightened focus on energy's role in economic growth and national resilience.