MGEN scales up in Singapore through PacificLight Power's new 100-MW facility

MERALCO PowerGen Corp. (MGEN), through its subsidiary PacificLight Power Pte Ltd (PLP), has completed and commissioned a 100-megawatt (MW) Fast Start Ancillary Services facility on Jurong Island, Singapore. This milestone enhances PLP's capacity to provide reliable and responsive power to the Singaporean grid.

The new facility, powered by Siemens Energy gas turbines, boosts the flexibility of PLP's operations by offering rapid-response generation during unplanned outages or system disturbances. It complements PLP's existing 830 MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) plant, which has been supplying electricity to Singapore since 2014.

"This milestone reflects our commitment to investing in high-efficiency, future-ready technologies that address both reliability and sustainability challenges," said Emmanuel Rubio, MGEN president and CEO. "Through PLP, we are proud to contribute to Singapore's energy security while expanding our regional footprint."

KEY MILESTONE The new fast-start facility enhances the flexibility of PLP’s existing operations. PHOTO FROM PACIFICLIGHT POWER PTE LTD

The project was delivered with over 480,000 man-hours and zero loss-time injuries — underscoring PLP and contractor Jurong Engineering Limited's (JEL) shared commitment to safety and execution excellence.

Looking ahead, PLP is preparing to build a 670 MW hydrogen-ready CCGT power plant on Jurong Island, set to operate by January 2029. The facility will also house Singapore's first large-scale battery energy storage system, reinforcing PLP's support for grid reliability and the nation's low-carbon transition.