On January 8, 2025, PacificLight Power, a leading energy company in Singapore, announced plans for a $735 million hydrogen power plant on Jurong Island, scheduled for completion in 2029. The facility aims to utilize an initial fuel mix containing at least 30% hydrogen, with future plans to transition to 100% hydrogen use.
The plant will be equipped with advanced battery energy storage systems (BESS) and integrated with cutting-edge technologies to enhance efficiency and support environmental sustainability. This initiative aligns with Singapore's broader goal of achieving net-zero emissions by mid-century while ensuring energy reliability.
By integrating hydrogen power with energy storage, PacificLight Power aims to strengthen energy grid resilience and contribute to decarbonization efforts. The project reflects the vision of Indonesian billionaire Anthoni Salim, whose conglomerate, First Pacific, is the principal shareholder of PacificLight Power.
First Pacific's involvement highlights a commitment to sustainable business practices, focusing on investments that promote cleaner energy solutions in the region. The hydrogen power plant will feature innovative technologies, including advanced H-class Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) systems combined with large-scale battery storage, aimed at enhancing grid stability and operational efficiency.
The plant's design centers on its capability to burn hydrogen, recognized for its low-to-zero carbon emissions, supporting PacificLight's mission to align with Singapore's net-zero carbon ambitions. Additionally, the potential incorporation of Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) technology will enhance the plant's adaptability to future advancements in low-carbon energy.
Besides hydrogen energy, PacificLight is also exploring renewable energy imports, participating in a consortium developing a 600-MW solar energy project on Bulan Island, Indonesia, which will transmit energy to Singapore via high-voltage undersea cables.