Singapore, October 29, 2025 (PR) – Meranti Power Pte Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Energy Market Authority (EMA), officially launched its 682-megawatt (MW) Hydrogen-Ready Open Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT) facility on Jurong Island today. The Opening Ceremony was officiated by Dr Tan See Leng, Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science & Technology, and marks a significant milestone in Singapore’s pursuit of a secure, reliable, and sustainable energy future.
The new facility comprises two 341 MW OCGT units that can come online to supply additional electricity within 10 minutes, providing fast-start power generation capacity and playing a critical role in safeguarding Singapore’s electricity supply. This rapid-response function ensures grid reliability in the event of unexpected demand increase, or when other power plants run into technical issues and have to be shut down, resulting in a shortfall in energy supply. Upon reaching full capacity, the OCGTs generate enough electricity to power more than 1 million 4-room HDB households.
EMA commissioned Meranti Power in June 2022 to build the new OCGTs to replace aging fast-start power generation capacity. The new turbines are more efficient than existing OCGTs in Singapore, and can reduce Singapore’s carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 4,000 tonnes for every 50 hours of operation – equivalent to the annual carbon absorption of about 200,000 Meranti trees.
The turbines are also hydrogen-ready, capable of co-firing up to 30% hydrogen, and prepared to support Singapore’s transition towards cleaner energy sources and long-term net-zero goals.
Mr Puah Kok Keong, Chief Executive of the Energy Market Authority, said: “These OCGTs strengthen the resilience of Singapore’s power system, providing fast-start capacity that enhances system reliability against unexpected events of supply disruption. By being hydrogen-ready, the OCGTs support Singapore’s transition towards a more flexible and low-carbon energy system.”
Meranti Power has embedded cutting-edge digital solutions and artificial intelligence in its operations, with partners such as ST Engineering and Trusted Hub to strengthen operational efficiency through AI-driven knowledge management, secure and compliant data workflows, and enhanced digital learning across the organization. ST Engineering also set up a proof-of-concept of real-time environmental monitoring sensors to help safeguard workers’ health.
The facility was delivered on schedule in 28 months by a consortium comprising Jurong Engineering Limited and Mitsubishi Power Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd, to design and build the 682MW facility. Meranti Power, supported by AECOM Singapore Pte. Ltd in project management, demonstrated strong collaboration across partners and stakeholders.
Beyond project delivery, Meranti Power’s development was strengthened by local and international knowledge partnerships. Locally, Keppel’s Merlimau Cogen Plant collaborated with Meranti Power through mutual learning and system testing exchanges. In Australia, the team worked with Snowy Hydro to observe operational testing and gain insights from their experience managing similar turbine systems. These partnerships reflect Meranti Power’s continued efforts to build collective expertise and resilience in its power sector.
“The successful completion of this project on time and within budget reflects innovation and collaboration across partners,” said Mr Tan Chor Kiat, Managing Director of Meranti Power. “Meranti Power stands ready to provide fast-start power generation capacity and help to safeguard Singapore’s electricity supply.”
Meranti Power’s Open Cycle Gas Turbine Facility. Photo Credit: Meranti Power Pte Ltd
