Wedoany.com Report-Oct. 28, Electric services firm GE Vernova announced on Monday that it will collaborate with power generation company YTL PowerSeraya to conduct a carbon capture feasibility study for a gas turbine power plant in Singapore. The initiative will evaluate the potential to capture at least 90% of carbon dioxide emissions from YTL PowerSeraya’s 600-megawatt hydrogen-ready combined-cycle gas turbine facility, which is scheduled for completion by the end of 2027 on Jurong Island, Singapore’s main industrial hub.

Workers of GE Vernova in Nantes, France, October 17, 2024.

The project will focus on post-combustion carbon capture technology and will be co-funded by the Singapore Energy Market Authority. The study aims to develop solutions that can significantly reduce carbon emissions while maintaining high operational efficiency and stable power output.

Ramesh Singaram, president and CEO of GE Vernova’s Gas Power business in Asia Pacific, said: “This is GE Vernova’s first carbon capture assessment in Singapore, and it is designed to enhance the carbon capture process while minimizing its impact on the plant’s output, performance, and costs.” He added that the study reflects GE Vernova’s commitment to advancing cleaner energy technologies in Asia.

GE Vernova and YTL PowerSeraya plan to analyze various technical and economic aspects of integrating carbon capture into existing and new power generation systems. The assessment will explore the efficiency of capturing carbon dioxide from turbine exhaust gases and storing or reusing it in environmentally responsible ways.

The hydrogen-ready design of YTL PowerSeraya’s new plant positions it for future integration with low-carbon hydrogen fuel, supporting Singapore’s efforts to diversify its energy mix and reduce dependence on conventional fossil fuels. By combining hydrogen-based generation with carbon capture technology, the companies aim to create a scalable model for decarbonizing gas-fired power plants in the region.

Singapore has set a national goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 and has been supporting renewable and low-carbon energy initiatives through partnerships with international technology providers and private enterprises. The collaboration between GE Vernova and YTL PowerSeraya aligns with these national objectives by promoting advanced technologies that can support sustainable power generation without compromising reliability.

The upcoming feasibility study represents an important step toward developing large-scale carbon management systems in Southeast Asia. Results from the study are expected to provide technical insights and practical pathways for future carbon capture applications across Singapore’s power sector and beyond.

Through this partnership, GE Vernova and YTL PowerSeraya aim to contribute to Singapore’s long-term energy transition strategy while enhancing the region’s capacity to adopt innovative clean energy technologies.