GE Vernova will provide a 9HA.01 gas turbine for a new hydrogen-ready 600MW combined cycle power plant in Singapore.
Set to be built in Pulau Seraya Power Station (PSPS) on Jurong Island, the plant will represent GE Vernova’s first hydrogen-blended natural gas-fuelled facility in Singapore.
YTL PowerSeraya will operate the plant and lead the $604m project, which is anticipated to begin operations in 2027. GE Vernova will be supported by POWERCHINA and Sepco II in carrying out the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for the plant development.
The gas turbine will run initially on natural gas and is reported to be capable of burning up to 50% by volume of hydrogen blended with natural gas, with a “technology pathway to 100% in the future.”
The contract will include an STF-A650 steam turbine, a W88 generator and a triple pressure with reheat Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG).
“By 2027, we intend to expand our power generation capabilities in Jurong Island with one of the most advanced natural gas power technologies that is hydrogen-compatible, to help meet the nation’s growing electricity needs and ensure energy security,” explained John Ng, Group CEO of YTL.
“This collaboration leverages the strengths of both companies — GE Vernova is a global leader in hydrogen and gas turbine technology, and we are committed to pioneering lower GHG emissions, more efficient energy in Singapore.”
Ramesh Singaram, President and CEO, Asia of GE Vernova’s Gas Power, claimed the company sees “hydrogen-blended natural gas serving as a catalyst capable of accelerating the world’s efforts towards the path of decarbonizing the power generation sector.”
He added, “We look forward to teaming with SEPCOIII and POWERCHINA to bring lower-carbon power generation to Singapore, in alignment with Singapore’s commitment to achieve a Net Zero economy by 2050.”
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