GE Vernova and YTL PowerSeraya have initiated a feasibility study focused on reducing carbon emissions from a planned H-Class combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plant on Jurong Island.

The study, supported by the Energy Market Authority (EMA), will evaluate the potential to capture at least 90% of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions using post-combustion carbon capture technology integrated with GE Vernova’s 9HA.01 gas turbine. This represents the first assessment of its kind in Singapore for H-class CCGT facilities.

Scope and Technical Approach

The initiative follows EMA’s 2024 grant program aimed at accelerating carbon capture and storage (CCS) solutions within Singapore’s power sector. Out of multiple proposals, five projects were selected in July 2025, including YTL PowerSeraya’s study, which received co-funding.

The core objective is to retrofit the planned 600 MW plant with advanced systems capable of capturing the majority of its emissions. GE Vernova will act as the system integrator, focusing on seamless coordination between the power generation unit and the carbon capture facility.

Key technical components of the study include:

• Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
• Steam cycle integration
• Advanced control systems integration

Compared to conventional “bolt-on” carbon capture systems, this integrated approach is designed to improve overall plant efficiency, reduce capital and operational expenditures (CAPEX and OPEX), and optimize performance across the entire system.

Strategic Importance

According to YTL PowerSeraya leadership, participation in the study reflects a broader commitment to achieving net-zero emissions and advancing sustainable energy production in Singapore. The project is expected to play a key role in evaluating how existing and future gas-fired power plants can be adapted to meet stricter environmental targets.

From GE Vernova’s perspective, the initiative demonstrates the potential of integrated carbon capture solutions to minimize the operational and economic impact typically associated with emissions reduction technologies. The company will oversee full-scale system integration as part of the study.

Industry Context and Next Steps

The announcement was made alongside the Singapore International Energy Week, highlighting its relevance within broader regional energy transition efforts.

This project builds on several recent developments involving GE Vernova, including its role in the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) Power project — expected to become the world’s first commercial-scale gas-fired power plant fully integrated with carbon capture technology.

For the Jurong Island facility, GE Vernova is expected to supply a full combined-cycle package, including:

• 9HA.01 gas turbine
• STF-A650 steam turbine
• W88 generator
• Triple-pressure Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG) with reheat
• About GE Vernova

GE Vernova is a global energy company operating across power generation, electrification, and renewable energy sectors. With more than a century of engineering experience, the company focuses on advancing technologies that support both electrification and decarbonization.

Its Gas Power division develops high-efficiency gas turbine technologies and integrated solutions aimed at enabling a lower-carbon energy future, supported by one of the largest installed bases in the industry.

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