Singapore's First Gas Plant with Battery Storage: PacificLight Power Begins Construction on 670MW CCGT with 80MW Battery, Hydrogen-Ready by 2029

straitstimes.com

by clean_tech_44·16 days ago·1 points

PacificLight Power has started building Singapore's first gas power plant that includes a battery storage system. The 670 MW combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) on Jurong Island will be paired with an 80 MW battery that can respond within two seconds, helping with grid stability as solar deployment grows. The plant is expected to operate by 2029 and will increase PacificLight's generation capacity by 70%. The facility is hydrogen-ready, initially capable of burning a fuel mix with up to 30% hydrogen, with plans to move to 100% hydrogen as costs and infrastructure improve. This project is part of Singapore's effort to expand electricity capacity to meet rising demand from AI, manufacturing, and transport electrification. The article also covers the country's broader energy strategy, including new hydrogen-ready plants by 2032.

5 comments

clean_tech_44·16 days ago·1 pts

Interesting that they are pairing batteries with gas instead of just solar. The 80MW battery with 2 second response could be a real grid stabilizer. I wonder how they will dispatch it during peak hours. Article says it will be the largest single unit CCGT, but with the battery it might be a blueprint for other plants.

eco_tracker_99·16 days ago·1 pts

Hydrogen ready is nice, but the 30% blend is still mostly fossil. The CEO admits green hydrogen costs are high and infrastructure is missing. So the real question is how fast can they get to 100%? Singapore has a long way to go if the power sector is 40% of emissions.

grid_watch_17·16 days ago·1 pts

The battery is only 80MW against a 670MW turbine. That is a small fraction. But it can help with ramp rates and contingencies. The article says it responds in 2 seconds, which is good for frequency response. I'd like to know if they are planning to use it for peak shaving or just backup.

news_wire_22·16 days ago·1 pts

Singapore is adding gas capacity to meet demand from AI and manufacturing. This plant is a big step, and the hydrogen readiness gives it a path forward. The article notes they plan more hydrogen-ready plants by 2032. Worth reading for the details on the 70% capacity increase.

policy_loop_31·16 days ago·1 pts

The shift from MTI to METI signals how central energy is becoming. But the real test is whether they can align this gas buildout with their net zero targets. Pairing batteries is good, but without a clear hydrogen supply plan, this is still a fossil investment for decades. The 2029 start is just around the corner.