PacificLight taps Mitsubishi, JEL for hydrogen-ready plant

Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGEN) announced that its Singapore-based subsidiary, PacificLight Power Pte. Ltd. (PLP), has appointed a consortium of Mitsubishi Power and Jurong Engineering Limited (JEL) to develop Singapore’s largest high-efficiency combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) facility.

The plant will be the first in Singapore to integrate a large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS), allowing real-time energy management to align electricity supply with grid demand.

Set to begin operations in 2029, the 670-megawatt (MW) plant on Jurong Island will supply cleaner and more reliable power to more than 965,000 four-room flats.

It is designed to operate with up to 30 percent hydrogen and transition to full hydrogen use in the future.

“MGEN is proud to back PacificLight in this landmark project that combines efficiency, innovation, and sustainability,” said Emmanuel V. Rubio, president and CEO of MGEN.

“The hydrogen-ready CCGT plant will play a key role in supporting Singapore’s cleaner and more secure energy future.”

“We value our partnership with Mitsubishi Power, whose world-class technology and proven expertise are instrumental in advancing this milestone development,” he added.

The new plant will deploy Mitsubishi Power’s M701JAC gas turbine, recognized as the world’s most efficient large-frame model with over 64 percent combined cycle efficiency and more than 3 million operational hours of proven reliability.

“This project represents a significant leap forward in PacificLight’s decarbonization journey and our commitment to powering Singapore with cleaner, more resilient energy,” said Yu Tat Ming, CEO of PacificLight Power.

“By investing in large-scale energy storage and hydrogen-ready technology, we are future-proofing our infrastructure to meet future energy demands.”

“We are proud to partner Mitsubishi Power and Jurong Engineering in advancing Singapore’s sustainable future for generations to come,” he added.

PLP currently owns and operates an 830MW CCGT plant and a 100MW Fast Start Ancillary Services facility, both located on Jurong Island.

The existing 830MW plant is one of Singapore’s most efficient and reliable combined cycle power facilities.

“Mitsubishi Power is honored to partner JEL to build PLP’s monumental project that would support Singapore’s growing electricity needs and broader energy transition goals,” said Daichi Nakajima, executive vice president of Mitsubishi Power.

“Our hydrogen-ready gas turbines, along with the innovative integration of BESS, contribute to future-proof infrastructure crucial to Singapore’s decarbonization goals.”

“We are committed to working alongside our partners to support this large-scale development that is making history in Singapore’s energy sector,” he said.

“The development of the CCGT plant marks an important step in advancing the nation’s cleaner energy goals,” said Koichi Watanabe, CEO and managing director of JEL.

“Drawing on our proven experience in large-scale EPC projects along with Mitsubishi Power’s track record in highly efficient gas turbines, this collaboration reflects a strong synergy and shared commitment to delivering this large-scale facility to the highest standards.”

“In support of PLP, we look forward to helping to enhance the resilience and flexibility of Singapore’s power systems,” he added.

Mitsubishi Power has had a longstanding presence in Singapore, providing advanced systems for CCGT plants since the early 2000s.

Together with JEL, the consortium has delivered two M701F gas turbines and three M701JAC gas turbines, including those for this project.

Their track record and collaboration in Singapore were key factors in securing the EPC contract.

The PLP CCGT project is a major step toward Singapore’s net zero emissions goal by 2050.

It reflects the shared commitment of PLP, Mitsubishi Power, and JEL to accelerate the energy transition while advancing MGEN’s mission of powering a better tomorrow through reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy solutions.