Singapore Builds 670-MW Hydrogen-Ready Power Plant
The facility will support initial hydrogen co-firing as part of a regional effort to secure reliable, sustainable power.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Energy
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Meralco PowerGen Corporation recently detailed its energy infrastructure projects, including a S$1.2 billion hydrogen-ready power plant currently under construction in Singapore. The facility, which is designed to eventually support 100 percent hydrogen fuel, is now undergoing development as part of a wider effort to diversify energy assets.
Why it matters
This investment highlights the ongoing transition toward fuel-flexible power generation within the ASEAN region. By integrating hydrogen co-firing and battery storage, the facility aims to address balancing requirements for regional power security and sustainability.
The Singapore-based project features a 670-MW combined-cycle gas turbine power plant. It is built to support an initial 30 percent hydrogen co-firing blend, with the architecture engineered to allow for a future upgrade to 100 percent hydrogen use.
The players
Meralco PowerGen Corporation
A power generation company focused on diversified energy solutions, including solar and gas-to-power assets.
PacificLight Power
A Singapore-based power generator currently building a 670-MW hydrogen-ready gas turbine plant on Jurong Island.
Sharon S. Garin
The Secretary of the Department of Energy who served as the chair for the 2026 ASEAN Energy Business Forum.
The details
The facility on Jurong Island utilizes combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) technology, where heat from a gas turbine is recovered to drive a secondary steam turbine for increased efficiency. The plant incorporates battery energy storage systems to buffer output volatility from the integrated generation units. This setup allows the plant to manage flexible loads, a necessary technical requirement for integrating high shares of fluctuating renewable energy into the grid.
Timeline
November 2024: MTerra Solar project construction commenced.
August 2026: MTerra Solar Phase 1 achieved commercial operation.
October 2026: The ASEAN Energy Business Forum convened to review regional energy portfolios.
The Tech Race
This development aligns with the regional energy roadmaps promoted by the ASEAN Energy Business Forum to prioritize decarbonization. It signals a move toward multi-fuel power plants, positioning the developers alongside global competitors testing hydrogen co-firing at scale.
Commercial operations for this facility will eventually contribute to grid stability for Singaporean industrial users on Jurong Island. The plant provides a scalable framework that utility providers may adopt to maintain grid reliability as they incorporate cleaner fuel sources.
The takeaway
This project underscores the push for hydrogen-compatible CCGT infrastructure as a bridge to carbon-neutral power. Analysts should watch for updates on the facility’s hydrogen co-firing benchmarks as it begins full-scale operations.
Further reading
For broader trends in regional power infrastructure, see Energy.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Daily Tribune.
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