GE Vernova to Build Singapore's First Hydrogen-Ready Power Plant
Key Ideas
- GE Vernova to supply a 9HA.01 gas turbine for a new 600MW hydrogen-ready combined cycle power plant in Singapore at PSPS on Jurong Island.
- YTL PowerSeraya will lead the $604m project with GE Vernova, POWERCHINA, and Sepco II for plant development by 2027.
- The plant will initially use natural gas and transition to burning up to 50% hydrogen blended with gas, with a future plan for 100% hydrogen.
- The collaboration aims to pioneer lower GHG emissions and more efficient energy production in alignment with Singapore's Net Zero economy goal by 2050.
GE Vernova has announced plans to provide a 9HA.01 gas turbine for the construction of Singapore's first hydrogen-ready 600MW combined cycle power plant. This milestone project is set to be located at Pulau Seraya Power Station on Jurong Island and will mark GE Vernova's debut in deploying a hydrogen-blended natural gas-fueled facility in Singapore. YTL PowerSeraya is taking the lead in operating the plant, with a budget of $604 million allocated for the project, and a targeted operational commencement in 2027. The partnership will see GE Vernova, supported by POWERCHINA and Sepco II, undertake the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) responsibilities for the plant's development. The gas turbine's innovative design allows for the gradual integration of hydrogen, starting at 50% blending with natural gas and paving the way for a future transition to 100% hydrogen combustion. This initiative aligns with Singapore's energy goals, with a focus on enhancing electricity generation capabilities and ensuring energy security. The collaboration's overarching objective is to drive down greenhouse gas emissions and promote more sustainable energy practices. Through this venture, GE Vernova aims to leverage hydrogen-blended natural gas as a strategic tool for catalyzing the global shift towards decarbonizing power generation. The joint efforts of GE Vernova, YTL PowerSeraya, POWERCHINA, and Sepco II exemplify a commitment to advancing cleaner energy solutions and supporting Singapore's ambitions for a Net Zero economy by 2050.