Singapore's Transition to Hydrogen Power Generation Accelerates
Key Ideas
  • Singapore is ramping up efforts to develop hydrogen infrastructure with new hydrogen-ready power plants.
  • The Energy Market Authority (EMA) in Singapore is actively promoting the use of hydrogen in power generation.
  • The country aims to have at least nine hydrogen-compatible power plants by 2030 and to meet up to 50% of its electricity demand with low-carbon hydrogen by 2050.
  • The transition to hydrogen is seen as a key step in diversifying Singapore's power mix and reducing reliance on natural gas for electricity generation.
Singapore is making significant strides in its transition to hydrogen power generation and decarbonization of heavy industry. Recent developments include the construction of new hydrogen-ready power plants by key players like Keppel and YTL PowerSaraya. The Energy Market Authority (EMA) has awarded PacificLight Power (PLP) the right to build a new hydrogen-ready CCGT generating unit, further boosting the country's hydrogen infrastructure. Singapore's National Hydrogen Strategy aims to have nine hydrogen-compatible power plants by 2030, with the goal of meeting 50% of the country's electricity demand with low-carbon hydrogen by 2050. The move towards hydrogen is crucial for diversifying Singapore's power sources and reducing dependence on natural gas. Leong Jia Yong from EMA highlighted the importance of evolving the global supply chain to make hydrogen a viable and cost-effective energy option, emphasizing the need for new infrastructure and applications for hydrogen and its derivatives.
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