NDR 2026: New western island to give Singapore room for energy and new industries, say experts
Defence experts also say Pulau Tekong could become a broader Singapore Armed Forces training hub, beyond its current role as a basic military training site.
Singapore may soon create a new western island to accommodate energy needs and new industries, according to defense experts. This island could potentially house nuclear power facilities, energy-intensive industries, and advanced manufacturing. Located offshore, it could address land constraints associated with nuclear power generation and provide access to seawater for cooling, separation from the population, and subsea cable transmission.
The island, which may include Semakau, Bukom, and Pulau Sudong, is part of a larger plan to merge several islands south of Jurong Island through land reclamation. While nuclear power remains a future possibility, hydrogen-ready natural gas plants and ammonia-fired power generation could be more immediately feasible options. Additionally, the island could support ammonia-fired power generation projects, such as the low- or zero-carbon ammonia power generation and ammonia bunkering project on Jurong Island.
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