Singapore’s energy leader, PacificLight Power, is advancing clean energy initiatives with a $735mn hydrogen power plant on Jurong Island, slated for completion in 2029, iNews.id reported. The facility aims to incorporate an initial fuel mix containing at least 30% hydrogen, with plans to transition to 100% hydrogen-use in the future, according to Hydrogen Fuel News.

Equipped with advanced battery energy storage systems (BESS), the plant integrates cutting-edge technologies to enhance efficiency and environmental sustainability. The project aligns with Singapore’s broader goal of achieving net-zero emissions by mid-century while ensuring energy reliability.

By combining hydrogen power with energy storage, PacificLight Power seeks to bolster energy grid resilience and contribute to decarbonisation efforts. This initiative also reflects the vision of Indonesian billionaire Anthoni Salim, whose conglomerate, First Pacific, is the principal shareholder of PacificLight Power.

First Pacific’s involvement underscores a commitment to sustainable business practices, emphasising investments that promote cleaner energy solutions for the region.

The hydrogen power plant will feature innovative and efficient technologies, including advanced H-class Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) systems integrated with large-scale battery storage. This pioneering integration will enable the plant to balance electricity supply during demand fluctuations, enhancing grid stability and operational efficiency.

Central to the plant’s design is its capability to burn hydrogen, a fuel lauded for its low-to-zero carbon emissions. This development supports PacificLight’s mission to align with Singapore’s net-zero carbon ambitions. Another standout feature is the potential incorporation of Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) technology, boosting the plant’s adaptability to future advancements in low-carbon energy.

In addition to hydrogen energy, PacificLight is exploring renewable energy imports. The company is part of a consortium developing a 600-MW solar energy project on Bulan Island, Indonesia. This project, which will transmit energy to Singapore via high-voltage undersea cables, reaffirms PacificLight’s commitment to diversifying energy sources beyond traditional fossil fuels.