Wedoany.com Report-Nov. 9, Tuas Power is preparing a major milestone in Singapore’s energy transition with the nation’s first 100% biomass conversion at its Tuas Multi-Utilities Complex on Jurong Island, scheduled for completion by 2028. The project is expected to cut approximately one million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.

Speaking at the Asian Power Summit 2025, Michael Wong, Chief Operating Officer of Tuas Power, said: “The exciting moment is now we have a plan to convert it into 100% renewable biomass by 2028. By doing so, we can reduce the carbon emission by 1 million tonnes of CO₂ per year.” He added that this reduction is close to 20% of Singapore’s national carbon reduction target for 2030 and will phase out unabated coal 22 years ahead of the original national schedule.

The plant, operational since 2013, currently provides 900 tons per hour of steam and 133 megawatts of power to industrial customers on Jurong Island. Wong highlighted: “This will allow our customers on Jurong Island to use green steam and green electricity. They can immediately benefit from reduced Scope 2 emissions once the conversion is completed.”

The biomass conversion is part of Tuas Power’s broader strategy to accelerate Singapore’s transition to a low-carbon future, supporting the Green Plan 2030 and the nation’s 2050 net-zero goals. Wong emphasized the reliability of biomass as a renewable source: “Biomass is a low-hanging solution that can run 24-7 and deliver a more reliable, non-intermittent supply of green electricity.”

In addition to emissions reductions, the project strengthens industrial competitiveness. Wong said: “Customers buying green electricity and utilities from our plants become green suppliers to their customers as well,” demonstrating a cascading effect of sustainability across industries.

The initiative also aims to develop new regional capabilities in renewable energy. Wong explained: “We are building up a very important capability, not just for Singapore, but on a regional basis. How to get the right certification to ensure conversion into green solutions is very important. We need to work together with all our partners, including customers, suppliers, government bodies, and investment partners.”

By using waste wood and imported biomass as fuel, the project establishes a sustainable, circular energy model that supports both energy security and affordability. Wong added: “It helps to strike a very good balance to provide 24-7 reliable electricity, green electricity, and green utilities for the customers—and the sustainability target is to reduce 1 million carbon dioxide emissions per year.”

The Tuas Power biomass conversion represents a landmark step for Singapore in decarbonizing industrial energy, creating long-term environmental and economic benefits while demonstrating a scalable approach to renewable energy deployment in the region.