Friday 29 Mar 2024
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SINGAPORE (Oct 31): Sembcorp Industries says it has opened its second state-of-the-art cogeneration plant in Singapore as well as a new technology and innovation centre.

The $635 million Sembcorp Cogen @ Banyan gas-fired cogeneration facility is located in Jurong Island’s Banyan area and has a gross capacity of 400 megawatts of power and 200 tonnes per hour of process steam.

The plant, which started 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 Sembcorp’s combined gross power generating capacity in Singapore by 50% to 1,215 megawatts and enhances the flexibility and reliability of the company’s power and steam supply.

The plant complements Sembcorp’s other facilities in the vicinity, which include a multi-utilities centre and an industrial wastewater treatment plant capable of treating complex industrial wastewater from multiple sources centrally.

Together, these facilities extend Sembcorp’s capabilities to serve customers in Jurong Island’s new Banyan, Tembusu and Angsana growth area.

Located across from the cogeneration plant is the brand-new 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.

The centre will also feature an advanced global asset management system. Currently in development, the system will allow Sembcorp to manage its energy and water plants around the world.

It will comprise three key modules: a process optimisation module, which will benchmark plant performance data and provide automatic alerts for any abnormalities; a troubleshooting module using predictive analytics to help Sembcorp’s technical experts address operational issues the minute they occur; and a predictive maintenance module to identify potential equipment problems even before operational disruptions happen.

Tang Kin Fei, Group President and CEO of Sembcorp Industries, said, “Sembcorp’s new cogeneration plant enhances Sembcorp’s capabilities to serve companies across the whole of Jurong Island. At the same time, the Sembcorp Technology & Innovation Centre and our advanced global asset management system will allow us to effectively manage our international energy and water operations from Singapore, and further drive efficiency, optimisation of resources, availability and reliability.

“For close to two decades, Sembcorp has played a part in the growth of Jurong Island by attracting and supporting companies here with our flexible, customised solutions. As we continue to invest in strengthening our facilities and capabilities, it is our hope that we can continue to play this role for years to come.”

Sembcorp is up 1.25% to $4.86 as at 4:16 p.m.

 

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