YTL PowerSeraya Pte Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of YTL Power International Bhd, has secured the first request for proposal (RFP) under Singapore’s newly implemented centralized process framework. The winning proposal involves the construction of a hydrogen-ready Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) at its Pulau Seraya power station site.
This strategic move aligns with Singapore’s forward-looking approach, coordinating private sector investments to ensure sufficient generation capacity by 2028, safeguarding the nation’s future energy requirements. The ambitious project, estimated to cost S$800 million, aims to deliver a 600-megawatt hydrogen-ready CCGT by December 31, 2027.
YTL PowerSeraya’s hydrogen-ready CCGT is positioned to play a pivotal role in diversifying Singapore’s power mix, complementing existing sources such as solar, imported electricity, and other potential low-carbon energy alternatives. The move is a proactive response to Singapore’s growing electricity demand, and the project is expected to make a substantial impact on the nation’s generation capacity.
John Ng, CEO at YTL PowerSeraya, emphasized the environmentally sustainable aspects of the project, noting that the CCGT will be at least 30% volume hydrogen-ready, with the capability for future retrofitting to operate at 100% hydrogen. This approach aligns with emissions reduction goals, as the combustion of hydrogen gas produces no greenhouse gases.
The significance of this project extends beyond immediate benefits, as it positions Singapore to achieve its long-term net-zero emissions goal by 2050, as outlined in the Singapore Green Plan. Datuk Seri Yeoh Seok Hong, Managing Director of YTL Power, expressed the company’s commitment to investing in low-carbon technologies, infrastructure, and advanced energy solutions for the future.
