PacificLight Power begins work on S’pore’s first gas power plant that comes with battery storage
The $1.2 billion plant is set to begin operations in 2029.
On September 28, PacificLight Power commenced building its first gas power plant in Singapore, located on Jurong Island. This facility, set to become operational in 2029, is a 670 megawatt combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) plant, making it the largest single unit of its kind in the country. The plant will be paired with an 80 megawatt battery storage system, an innovation typically seen in renewable energy projects, as gas power plants generally don't require such storage.
The battery will help manage the plant's capacity, allowing for larger turbines without compromising stability, and serve as a buffer as Singapore increases its solar power output. The plant will power approximately 1.2 million four-room flats for a year and will increase PacificLight Power's total generation capacity by 70%. Current peak demand in Singapore is around 8GW, with projections to rise between 9.9GW and 13GW by 2031.
The battery system can discharge within two seconds, enhancing the plant's ability to respond to demand and supply fluctuations. PacificLight Power is also planning to make the plant hydrogen-compatible, meaning it can burn up to 30% hydrogen alongside natural gas. The company aims to operate the plant on 100% hydrogen in the future to reduce carbon emissions.
The Ministry of Trade and Industry will become the Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry (METI) on October 1, reflecting the government's focus on energy in the country's economic growth and climate goals.
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