Wedoany.com Report-Oct. 24, PacificLight Power (PLP) has awarded an engineering, procurement, and construction contract to a consortium comprising Mitsubishi Power and Jurong Engineering Limited (JEL) for the development of Singapore’s largest combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power facility.

The signing ceremony of the EPC contract.

Located on Jurong Island, the 670MW plant will be the first in Singapore to integrate a large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) with a CCGT unit. This integration will enhance grid stability and support dynamic energy management to better meet the country’s electricity demand. Once operational in 2029, the facility will supply power to more than 965,000 four-room flats across Singapore.

The new CCGT plant is designed to operate on a 30% hydrogen blend, with the potential to transition fully to 100% hydrogen in the future. This capability aligns with Singapore’s broader strategy to decarbonize its power sector and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The facility will utilize Mitsubishi Power’s M701JAC gas turbine, recognized as one of the world’s most efficient large-frame turbines with a 64% combined cycle efficiency and over three million hours of proven operational reliability.

PLP Chief Executive Officer Yu Tat Ming stated: “This project represents a significant leap forward in PacificLight’s decarbonisation journey and our commitment to powering Singapore with cleaner, more resilient energy. By investing in large-scale energy storage and hydrogen-ready technology, we are future-proofing our infrastructure to meet future energy demands. We are proud to partner Mitsubishi Power and Jurong Engineering in advancing Singapore’s sustainable future for generations to come.”

Currently, PLP operates an 830MW CCGT facility—one of the most efficient and reliable in Singapore—and a 100MW fast-start ancillary services plant, both situated on Jurong Island. The new project builds upon these assets, expanding PLP’s role in supporting Singapore’s energy transition while strengthening the nation’s generation capacity.

Mitsubishi Power, a long-term contributor to Singapore’s energy sector since the early 2000s, and JEL, a key local engineering partner, have extensive experience delivering advanced power generation projects across the region. Their collaboration on the PLP project underscores a shared commitment to innovation, reliability, and sustainable development in power generation.

Mitsubishi Power Executive Vice-President Daichi Nakajima stated: “Mitsubishi Power is honoured to partner JEL to build PLP’s monumental project that would support Singapore’s growing electricity needs and broader energy transition goals. Our hydrogen-ready gas turbines, along with the innovative integration of BESS, contribute to future-proofing infrastructure crucial to Singapore’s decarbonisation goals. We are committed to working alongside our partners to support this large-scale development that is making history in Singapore’s energy sector.”

The PLP CCGT and BESS project marks a major milestone in Singapore’s energy transformation, reinforcing the nation’s efforts to expand cleaner, more flexible generation technologies while ensuring long-term grid reliability and sustainability.