Keppel Ltd. has commenced commercial operations at the Keppel Sakra Cogen (KSC) Plant, Singapore’s first hydrogen-compatible combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plant. The new 600 MW facility increases Keppel’s total power generation capacity by approximately 45 per cent and strengthens the company’s ability to meet rising electricity demand driven by digitalisation, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing and other energy-intensive industries.
The KSC plant has been designed to support Singapore’s long-term energy transition goals. At the start of operations, the facility can co-combust up to 30% hydrogen with natural gas and has the potential to be modified in the future to operate entirely on low-carbon hydrogen when sufficient supply infrastructure becomes available. The plant currently operates on natural gas and incorporates advanced CCGT technology, making it one of the most efficient power generation facilities in Singapore. It also retains the capability to switch to fuel oil when required, supporting energy security and operational reliability.
With the addition of the KSC facility, Keppel’s total power generation capacity now stands at approximately 1,900 MW, including the Keppel Merlimau Cogen Plant. The company also has access to up to 200 MW of imported low-carbon electricity through the Laos–Thailand–Malaysia–Singapore Power Integration Project. The KSC plant is expected to reduce carbon emissions by up to 220,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually compared with Singapore’s average power generation efficiency and has already secured contracts covering its generation capacity for 2026 and 2027. The project is 70 per cent owned by the Keppel Asia Infrastructure Fund, with Keppel retaining a 30 per cent stake.