Singapore to build new 670MW combined cycle gas turbine to meet rising power demand
SINGAPORE, Aug 21 — Singapore is set to build a new 670-megawatt (MW) Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) generating...
Singapore plans to construct a new 670-megawatt (MW) Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power plant to address the growing electricity demand, according to the Energy Market Authority (EMA). The EMA recently granted Tuas Power Generation Pte Ltd the rights to build, own, and operate this hydrogen-ready CCGT unit, which is projected to start commercial operations by December 2031.
The plant will have the capacity to meet the electricity needs of approximately 1.2 million households per year. EMA chief executive Puah Kok Keong stated that these gas-powered CCGTs will deliver dependable baseload power as Singapore pursues diverse strategies for a cleaner energy future. The demand for electricity in Singapore is anticipated to surge in the coming years, fueled by robust economic expansion, the electrification of transportation, and the development of energy-intensive industries, such as semiconductor production and data centers.
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