Singapore's PacificLight Power has been granted approval by the Energy Market Authority (EMA) to construct a hydrogen-ready combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) facility on Jurong Island. Scheduled to commence operations in January 2029, the plant aims to strengthen Singapore's energy security, enhance grid stability, and propel the nation towards a low-carbon future. With a capacity of at least 600 MW, the facility will incorporate a battery energy storage system to optimize system stability and reduce operational costs and environmental impact. This development is part of Singapore's strategy to phase out coal-fired power entirely by 2050, as coal only accounts for 1.2% of the current electricity generation mix. The new CCGT plant, to be constructed on a greenfield site, underscores PacificLight's dedication to adopting solutions that promote sustainability. By utilizing hydrogen-ready and battery storage technologies, the facility will enable PacificLight to transition towards a low-carbon future. The CEO of PacificLight Power, Yu Tat Ming, expressed gratitude for being selected to lead these crucial projects. The plant will initially operate using 30% hydrogen, with plans to shift to 100% hydrogen utilization in the future. The greenfield site also offers potential for a second CCGT unit and future integration of CCUS technology. This initiative follows PacificLight's ongoing construction of an 830-MW CCGT facility and a 100-MW Fast Start Project, set to commence operations in 2025. It is noteworthy that while hydrogen is carbon-free in its molecular structure, its production methods currently involve carbon-intensive processes like steam reforming of methane or electrolysis of water.