Meranti Power Pte Ltd has officially opened its 682-megawatt (MW) Hydrogen-Ready Open Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT) facility on Jurong Island, marking a pivotal step in enhancing Singapore’s energy security. The facility, commissioned by the Energy Market Authority (EMA), can supply electricity within 10 minutes, ensuring grid reliability during unexpected demand surges or technical issues at other plants.
The facility comprises two 341 MW OCGT units, capable of powering over 1 million 4-room HDB households. It is designed to replace ageing fast-start power generation capacity, offering higher efficiency and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 4,000 tonnes for every 50 hours of operation. This reduction is equivalent to the annual carbon absorption of about 200,000 Meranti trees.
The turbines are hydrogen-ready, able to co-fire up to 30% hydrogen, supporting Singapore’s transition to cleaner energy sources and long-term net-zero goals. Puah Kok Keong, Chief Executive of EMA, stated, “These OCGTs strengthen the resilience of Singapore’s power system, providing fast-start capacity that enhances system reliability against unexpected events of supply disruption.”
Meranti Power has integrated advanced digital solutions and artificial intelligence into its operations, collaborating with partners like ST Engineering to enhance operational efficiency. The facility was completed on schedule in 28 months by a consortium including Jurong Engineering Limited and Mitsubishi Power Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.
The project benefited from local and international partnerships, including collaborations with Keppel’s Merlimau Cogen Plant and Australia’s Snowy Hydro. Tan Chor Kiat, Managing Director of Meranti Power, noted, “The successful completion of this project on time and within budget reflects innovation and collaboration across partners.”
