YTL PowerSeraya to build new hydrogen ready turbine on Jurong Island.
Electricity producer YTL PowerSeraya (YTLPS) has won the right to develop, own and operate a new hydrogen turbine, which will ensure sufficient power generation for Singapore’s future electricity demands.
The new hydrogen-ready Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) will have a capacity of at least 600-megawatt, said the Energy Market Authority (EMA) on Monday (Jan 29).
The agency, said:
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“EMA has projected that additional generation capacity will be needed by 2028 and called for the Request for Proposal to ensure that Singapore has sufficient generation capacity to meet projected growth in demand and maintain system reliability,”
It attributed Singapore’s growing electricity demand to economic growth, growing electrification and increased digitalisation, projecting annual demand to grow 3.4 per cent over the next five years.
“EMA has projected that additional generation capacity will be needed by 2028 and called for the Request for Proposal to ensure that Singapore has sufficient generation capacity to meet projected growth in demand and maintain system reliability,”
It attributed Singapore’s growing electricity demand to economic growth, growing electrification and increased digitalisation, projecting annual demand to grow 3.4 per cent over the next five years.
The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) had previously said in October 2022 that hydrogen could supply up to half of Singapore’s needs by 2050.
The estimated cost of the new turbine is S$800 million (US$597 million), says YTLPS. It is expected to be completed by Dec 31, 2027.
EMA launched its Request for Proposal in July 2023. When it closed in October, the agency received four proposals.
EMA Chief Executive Ngiam Shih Chun said the construction and operation of the power plant will support the “reliability and security of Singapore’s power system”.
John Ng, YTLPS CEO, said:
We are honoured to be awarded the first RFP and be entrusted with the responsibility of constructing the hydrogen-ready CCGT.
YTL PowerSeraya is committed to leveraging cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices to contribute to Singapore’s energy security and environmental goals.”
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YTL PowerSeraya to build new hydrogen ready turbine on Jurong Island. source
