Mapletree Investments and Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust have appointed SP Group to design, build, and operate a Distributed District Cooling (DDC) system in Singapore’s HarbourFront Precinct. This initiative is part of Mapletree’s strategy to rejuvenate the area and enhance energy efficiency, aligning with their commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
The DDC system will interconnect five buildings, including Bank of America HarbourFront and VivoCity, to improve cooling efficiency and reduce costs. With a cooling capacity of 17,150 refrigeration tonnes, the system is expected to save over 5% in cooling-related expenses annually and cut carbon emissions by about 13,700 tonnes over 20 years. This reduction is equivalent to the emissions from powering 550 three-room HDB households annually.
Amy Ng, Regional CEO of Mapletree, highlighted the project’s benefits, stating, “This allows assets in the precinct to achieve better space utilisation and shared savings whilst Mapletree embeds green solutions across our portfolio.”
Sharon Lim, CEO of MPACT Management Ltd., added that the project supports collective sustainability goals.
The DDC system will be implemented in two phases starting in 2027, with full operation expected by 2031. This marks Singapore’s second brownfield DDC deployment, following a successful implementation at Tampines Central. The project underscores the potential for DDC systems to enhance energy efficiency in mature districts, contributing to Singapore’s climate objectives.
