Seatrium Limited has successfully exported electricity to Singapore’s national grid from its Floating Living Lab (FLL), a world-first remote-controlled floating Distributed Energy Resource (DER) platform. This significant achievement was witnessed by Dr Tan See Leng, Minister for Manpower and Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science & Technology, marking a pivotal moment in the development of scalable offshore energy infrastructure.
The FLL, classed by the American Bureau of Shipping and supported by a Remote Operations Centre, integrates distributed energy resources into floating power assets. It combines a stacked battery energy storage system and gas bunkering infrastructure, allowing it to meet Seatrium’s operational energy needs whilst exporting surplus electricity to the grid. This surplus can power approximately 1,500 four-room HDB households monthly, highlighting its potential as a scalable energy solution.
Lee Wey Lii, Senior Vice President of Seatrium Digital, stated, “The FLL brings together Seatrium’s deep capabilities across digital, engineering, and energy systems to reimagine offshore energy for a more connected, resilient, and lower-carbon future.”
The Energy Market Authority’s Violet Chen emphasised the importance of such innovations, noting that storage solutions like the FLL are crucial for maintaining grid stability as Singapore incorporates more renewable energy.
Seatrium’s achievement underscores its leadership in offshore energy and its commitment to advancing digitally-enabled energy solutions. Looking forward, the company plans to expand its capabilities for nearshore electrification solutions, supporting the transition to a more sustainable energy landscape.
