PacificLight Power Pte. Ltd., an energy generation company owned by FPM Power Holdings—a joint venture between First Pacific Company Limited and Meralco PowerGen Corporation—has been awarded the right to develop, own, and operate a groundbreaking hydrogen-ready combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) plant on Jurong Island, Singapore.
Scheduled to begin operations in January 2029, this new facility will be the largest of its kind in Singapore, with a capacity of at least 600 megaWatts, and will set a new standard for efficiency in the region’s energy sector.
Pacific lights’ selection by the Energy Market Authority of Singapore follows a rigorous evaluation process aimed at ensuring the country’s future energy needs are met. This project strengthens PacificLight’s position as a key player in Singapore’s power market, enabling the company to continue its upward growth trajectory while enhancing its competitiveness.
The new plant will complement the energy provider’s existing 830 MW CCGT plant, operational since 2014, and a 100 MW Fast Start capacity project under construction, expected to start operations in mid-2025.
The innovative new plant will be integrated with the first-ever large-scale Battery Energy Storage System in Singapore, which will enhance operational flexibility and enable better grid stability. The design reflects PacificLight’s commitment to deploying advanced energy technologies that reduce environmental impact and operational costs. The plant will also be capable of using up to 30 percent hydrogen from day one, with plans to transition to 100 percent hydrogen in the future, in line with market and regulatory developments.
Manuel V. Pangilinan, managing director and CEO of First Pacific, highlighted the strategic importance of the project in bringing clean power to the island nation.
He said PacificLight’s “success in an increasingly competitive market has positioned it for this industry-leading venture, which will bring additional clean power to Singapore. This reinforces the strength of FPM Power Holdings, a partnership that combines the expertise of First Pacific and Meralco PowerGen to support sustainable energy initiatives across the region,” he added.
PacificLight chief executive officer Yu Tat Ming shared his excitement about the future of the project. “By integrating hydrogen-ready and battery storage technologies, this facility places PLP at the forefront of the energy transition. We are fully committed to delivering this project safely, on schedule, and in line with our vision of a low-carbon energy future,” he said.
The new plant will be located on a greenfield site on Jurong Island, allowing for potential future expansions, including the integration of Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage technologies. This expansion further solidifies PLP’s commitment to long-term decarbonisation and sustainable growth in the energy sector.
