EMA Launches Request for Proposal for New Electricity Generation Capacity

The Energy Market Authority (EMA) has launched a Request for Proposal (RFP) to develop new electricity generation capacity in Singapore, aimed at meeting rising demand and ensuring long-term power system reliability.

The RFP forms part of EMA’s centralised process for securing future generation capacity and calls for the private sector to build, own, and operate new hydrogen-ready Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) units. The plan includes one unit to be operational in 2031 and up to two additional units in 2032, with each facility expected to deliver at least 600 megawatts (MW) of capacity.

Singapore’s electricity demand has been growing steadily, driven in part by energy-intensive industries such as semiconductors and data centres. This upward trend is expected to continue, with EMA projecting peak electricity demand to rise between 2.4% and 4.8% annually over the next decade. By 2031, peak demand is forecast to reach between 9.6 and 11.4 gigawatts (GW).

CCGT plants are seen as a key component in maintaining a stable and reliable power supply, particularly as Singapore advances its transition towards a more diversified and cleaner energy mix. The hydrogen-ready design of the new units reflects longer-term ambitions to incorporate lower-carbon fuels into the energy system.

EMA Chief Executive Puah Kok Keong said that timely investment in generation capacity is essential to support Singapore’s economic growth and daily energy needs. He added that the new units will provide stable baseload power while complementing the country’s broader energy transition efforts.

Interested companies have been invited to submit proposals by 24 June 2026 for the 2031 unit and by 30 September 2026 for the 2032 units. The initiative is expected to attract strong industry participation as Singapore continues to balance energy security, sustainability, and economic development.