Forum: Mitigation measures taken for $1b hydrogen-ready power plant  

We refer to the report (

PacificLight Power to build $1b hydrogen-ready power plant on Jurong Island by 2029, Jan 3

).

Referring to Keppel Sakra Cogen Plant (KSC), it stated that “in 2023, an environmental impact assessment report for the power plant’s development was criticised by the nature community here, which said the report lacked rigour and paid inadequate attention to the plant’s impact on land-based biodiversity”.

The article failed to mention that as part of the planned development of the plant, feedback from the public was sought. Working closely with the relevant authorities, Keppel undertook further studies and additional works. The feedback from the public was addressed and incorporated into the design and development of KSC, which is on a site that was previously occupied by a chemical plant. For example, to address concerns about impact to biodiversity, tree, and fauna surveys were conducted to ensure compliance with all relevant environmental regulations and standards and to confirm that there were no fauna, active nests, or burrows on the trees and within the vicinity.

Given the mitigation measures taken, permission was given by the authorities to KSC to proceed with the development of the plant.

The KSC reached a critical milestone in November 2024, when it installed its gas turbine. The KSC is on track for completion in 2026 to be Singapore’s first hydrogen-ready power plant and will contribute to Singapore’s plans to decarbonise the power sector.

Bryan Toh
Project Director of Keppel Sakra Cogen Plant