Mitsubishi Power, a leading
global provider of energy solutions, collaborated with Sembcorp Industries to
develop a 600 megawatt (MW) hydrogen-ready power plant. The proposed
development, located in Jurong, Singapore, would be powered by a Combined Cycle
Gas Turbine (CCGT) system. The hydrogen energy system would be integrated
within the existing natural gas network and provide a sustainable and reliable
source of energy.
The project, provide clean
energy to Sembcorp’s customers in Singapore and the region. With a hydrogen
ready CCGT system, Sembcorp be able to utilize the clean energy produced and
convert it into electricity. The hydrogen-ready plant would help meet
Singapore’s energy needs by providing an additional 600 MW of power while
reducing emissions of carbon dioxide and other environmental pollutants. The
M701JAC gas turbine, an air-cooled variant of the well-known J Series gas
turbine from Mitsubishi Power, as well as the steam turbine and other essential
accessory equipment, would also be delivered as part of the contract.
A long-term service agreement
(LTSA) granted to Mitsubishi Power for the maintenance of the plant's important
machinery. JEL would offer construction and BOP (Balance of Plant). Mitsubishi
Power Asia Pacific and Jurong Engineering have teamed up to combine their
engineering and power plant development expertise. Leading provider of energy
solutions worldwide, Mitsubishi Power, will not only help build the power plant
but has also negotiated a long-term service contract for its upkeep. This
enables the plant to continue operating at its highest level of efficiency and
dependability.
The creation of a
multi-utilities centre with a power plant capable of producing hydrogen has
broad ramifications. It would improve Singapore's energy security, diversify
the country's energy supply, and support national efforts to cut carbon
emissions. Additionally, the project would also promote industry player
cooperation, knowledge sharing, and technological development in the hydrogen
industry.
Sembcorp Industries
Limited is a significant conglomerate with operations across several industries
in Singapore. The company's operations are divided into the following business
sectors: Utilities (which consists of power generation, water and wastewater
treatment plants), Marine (which includes bunkering & engineering services,
shipowning, chartering, and shipbuilding & repair services), Merchant
Assets (which includes merchant power generation and investments in oil
trading, gas, and renewables), and Urban Development (which consists of
property development, property investments, and other real estate.