Singapore-based Pacific Light Power Pte. Ltd. (PLP), a subsidiary of Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen), has awarded an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract to Mitsubishi Power and Jurong Engineering Limited (JEL) to develop the largest, high-efficiency combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) facility in Singapore.
Located on Jurong Island, the 670-megawatt (MW) facility is scheduled to begin operations in 2029. It will be the first CCGT unit in Singapore integrated with a large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS). It will have the ability to operate on 30 percent hydrogen and will be capable of shifting to run entirely on hydrogen in future.
The new CCGT power plant will deploy Mitsubishi Power’s state-of-the-art M701JAC gas turbine with hydrogen co-firing potential, as the power sector works towards net zero carbon emissions. This gas turbine is recognized as the world’s most efficient large-frame gas turbine model, with more than 64 percent combined cycle efficiency and proven reliability through three million operational hours.
‘This project represents a significant leap forward in PacificLight’s decarbonization 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,’ said PLP CEO Yu Tat Ming.
Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., said its hydrogen-ready gas turbines, along with the innovative integration of BESS, contribute to future-proof infrastructure crucial to Singapore’s decarbonization goals.
‘Mitsubishi Power is honored to partner with JEL to build PLP’s monumental project that would support Singapore’s growing electricity needs and broader energy transition goals. We are committed to working alongside our partners to support this large-scale development that is making history in Singapore’s energy sector,’ said Mitsubishi Power Executive Vice President Daichi Nakajima.
PLP currently owns and operates an 830MW CCGT facility and a 100-MW Fast Start Ancillary Services facility on Jurong Island. The 830-MW CCGT facility is one of the most efficient and reliable combined cycle power plants currently operating in Singapore.
Mitsubishi Power has maintained a longstanding presence in Singapore, supporting the nation’s energy infrastructure by providing advanced power generation systems for CCGT power plants since the early 2000s.
Together with JEL, the consortium will have delivered two M701F gas turbines and a total of three M701JAC gas turbines, including those supplied for this latest project.