PacificLight Power Pte Ltd., a joint venture between Meralco PowerGen Corp. and First Pacific Co. Ltd., was awarded the right to build, own and operate a 600-megawatt hydrogen-ready combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) facility on Jurong Island by the Energy Market Authority (EMA) of Singapore.
“PLP’s continuing strong performance in a very competitive power market has enabled us to move forward with this industry-leading project to bring additional clean power to Singapore,” said Meralco chairman and chief executive Manuel Pangilinan.
“PLP’s ability to take on a meaningful project such as this cements its place among MGEN’s core holdings,” Pangilinan said.
The project, scheduled for commercial operation in January 2029, will be the largest single H-class CCT plant in Singapore and the most efficient of its kind.
The new plant boosts PLP’s competitiveness and growth trajectory while providing maximum operational flexibility.
The new plant adds to PLP’s existing 830-MW CCGT facility in operation since 2014 and a 100 MW of fast start capacity under construction that is due to begin operations in the second quarter of this year. Alena Mae. S. Flores
The new plant will be built on a greenfield site and will include a large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS)—the first CCT unit integrated with BESS in Singapore.
The new plant will be capable of using at least 30 percent hydrogen from inception and will have the ability to burn 100-percent hydrogen in the future depending on market and regulatory demands.
Its greenfield site on Jurong Island is expandable to accommodate a second CCT unit as well as potential future integration of carbon capture, utilization and storage technology, reinforcing PLP’s dedication to long-term decarbonization strategies.
“This landmark project exemplifies MGEN’s steadfast commitment to innovation, sustainability, and excellence. As we advance with this investment, we are not only addressing Singapore’s growing energy needs but also setting a new standard for integrating efficiency and environmental responsibility in power generation. Together with our partners, we are paving the way for a greener and more resilient energy future in the region,” said MGen president and chief executive Emmanuel Rubio.
