Keppel Ltd has announced plans to upgrade a second gas turbine unit at the Keppel Merlimau Cogen combined cycle power plant (KMC) located on Jurong Island, Singapore. This upgrade is aimed at enhancing the overall efficiency and operational reliability of the plant while extending maintenance intervals. The project, scheduled for completion by June 2025, is expected to reduce KMC's carbon emissions by around 17,800 tCO2e annually, equivalent to removing more than 5,400 vehicles from the roads each year. The upgrade is being funded through the Genco Energy Efficiency Grant provided by Singapore’s Energy Market Authority in 2023. It includes improvements to the gas turbine frame, compressor, and combustor to deliver state-of-the-art performance enhancements and enable the turbine to co-fire hydrogen blended with natural gas. Ngiam Shih Chun, CEO of EMA, emphasized the importance of enhancing energy efficiency in existing plants for Singapore's energy sector decarbonization. Cindy Lim, CEO of Keppel’s Infrastructure Division, expressed gratitude for EMA's support and highlighted Keppel's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and transitioning towards low-carbon alternatives in power generation. With Singapore's power sector being a significant contributor to the country's carbon emissions, the upgrades at KMC play a crucial role in advancing energy efficiency and integrating hydrogen as a feedstock to reduce emissions from electricity generation. Keppel's successful completion of the first turbine upgrade in 2022, with over 15,000 operating hours, positions the company as a leader in the region in energy efficiency and decarbonization initiatives. The ongoing upgrades at KMC and the construction of a new hydrogen-ready CCGT plant demonstrate Keppel's dedication to sustainability and its role in Singapore's energy transition.