Singapore: Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) has opened its second cogeneration plant in Singapore as well as a new technology and innovation centre.

The S$635 million (US$507 million) Sembcorp Cogen @ Banyan gas-fired cogeneration facility is located in Jurong Island’s Banyan area and has a gross capacity of 400 mW of power and 200 tonnes per hour of process steam. The plant, which commenced commercial operations at the beginning of the month, generates electricity for the grid and steam for industrial companies on Jurong Island. As a cogeneration plant, the facility is much more efficient than a pure power plant. Its efficiency is further enhanced by its combined cycle configuration.

The plant increases the company’s combined gross power generating capacity in Singapore by 50 percent to 1,215 mW and enhances the flexibility and reliability of the company’s power and steam supply. 

Located across from the cogeneration plant is the Sembcorp Technology & Innovation Centre. Comprising laboratories and applied research and development (R&D) facilities, the centre houses Sembcorp researchers and engineers who develop and integrate innovative processes as well as run test-beds for emerging technologies.