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  • PacificLight Appoints a Consortium of Mitsubishi Power and Jurong Engineering Limited to build 670 MW CCGT Power Plant in Singapore

    PacificLight Appoints a Consortium of Mitsubishi Power and Jurong Engineering Limited to build 670 MW CCGT Power Plant in Singapore

    From left (seated): Daichi Nakajima, EVP, Mitsubishi Power, Yu Tat Ming, CEO, PacificLight Power, Koichi Watanabe, CEO and MD, Jurong Engineering Limited at the EPC contract signing.

    Singapore, October 23, 2025 – A consortium comprising Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and Jurong Engineering Limited (JEL) has been awarded an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract by PacificLight Power Pte. Ltd. (PLP) to develop the largest, high efficient combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) facility in Singapore. The power plant will be the first CCGT unit in Singapore integrated with a large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS), enabling dynamic energy management to align electricity supply with grid demand.

    Located on Jurong Island, Singapore, the 670MW facility, capable of powering more than 965,000 four-room flats, is scheduled to begin operations in 2029. It will have the ability to operate on 30% hydrogen and will be capable of shifting to run entirely on hydrogen in future.

    The new CCGT power plant will deploy Mitsubishi Power’s state-of-the-art M701JAC gas turbine with hydrogen co-firing potential, as the power sector works towards net zero carbon emissions. This gas turbine is recognized as the world’s most efficient large-frame gas turbines, with more than 64% combined cycle efficiency and proven reliability through three million operational hours.

    Yu Tat Ming, CEO of PLP said, “This project represents a significant leap forward in PacificLight’s decarbonization journey and our commitment to powering Singapore with cleaner, more resilient energy. By investing in large-scale energy storage and hydrogen-ready technology, we are future-proofing our infrastructure to meet future energy demands. We are proud to partner Mitsubishi Power and Jurong Engineering in advancing Singapore’s sustainable future for generations to come.”

    Daichi Nakajima, Executive Vice President, Mitsubishi Power, said, “Mitsubishi Power is honored to partner JEL to build PLP’s monumental project that would support Singapore’s growing electricity needs and broader energy transition goals. Our hydrogen-ready gas turbines, along with the innovative integration of BESS, contribute to future-proof infrastructure crucial to Singapore’s decarbonization goals. We are committed to working alongside our partners to support this large-scale development that is making history in Singapore’s energy sector.”

    Koichi Watanabe, CEO and MD of JEL, added, “The development of the CCGT plant marks an important step in advancing the nation’s cleaner energy goals. Drawing on our proven experience in large-scale EPC projects along with Mitsubishi Power’s track record in highly efficient gas turbines, this collaboration reflects a strong synergy and shared commitment to delivering this large-scale facility to the highest standards. In support of PLP, we look forward to helping to enhance the resilience and flexibility of Singapore’s power systems.”

    PLP currently owns and operates an 830MW CCGT facility and a 100MW Fast Start Ancillary Services facility on Jurong Island. The 830MW CCGT facility is one of the most efficient and reliable combined cycle power plants currently operating in Singapore.

    Mitsubishi Power has maintained a longstanding presence in Singapore, supporting the nation’s energy infrastructure by providing advanced power generation systems for CCGT power plants since the early 2000s. Together with JEL, the consortium will have delivered two M701F gas turbines and a total of three M701JAC gas turbines, including those supplied for this latest project. This strong track record and proven collaboration in Singapore have been key contributors to securing the current contract.

    The PLP CCGT project is a key step in advancing the nation’s goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050 and reflects a combined commitment by PLP, Mitsubishi Power and JEL to accelerate Singapore’s transition toward net-zero.

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  • Jason Holland set to depart at the end of 2025 » allblacks.com

    Jason Holland set to depart at the end of 2025 » allblacks.com

    All Blacks Assistant Coach Jason Holland has today confirmed his decision to finish his role when his current contract concludes at the end of the 2025 season.

    Holland confirmed his decision to All Blacks Head Coach Scott…

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  • World-class golf meets premium hospitality as tickets now on sale for LIV Golf Singapore presented by Aramco, March 13–15, 2026

    World-class golf meets premium hospitality as tickets now on sale for LIV Golf Singapore presented by Aramco, March 13–15, 2026

    FEATURED HOSPITALITY EXPERIENCES

    LIV Golf’s signature hospitality offerings include not only complimentary grounds access to follow the action across the course, but an array of premium experiences:

    Club 54

    LIV Golf’s most premium public…

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  • U.S. reports record measles cases since 1992-Xinhua

    LOS ANGELES, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) — The United States has registered 1,618 measles cases with three deaths so far this year, the highest number since 1992, according to official data released on Wednesday.

    Among them, 1,595 cases were reported…

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  • New UN forum aims to tackle developing economies’ debt issues – Business Recorder

    1. New UN forum aims to tackle developing economies’ debt issues  Business Recorder
    2. Rules-based trading system at risk of derailment, says UN chief  Reuters
    3. UN Trade Conference Addresses US Tariffs’ Impact on Developing Countries  ShiaWaves
    4. New UN…

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  • Study Suggests COVID MRNA Vaccines Help Fight Cancer Too : ScienceAlert

    Study Suggests COVID MRNA Vaccines Help Fight Cancer Too : ScienceAlert

    The COVID-19 mRNA-based vaccines that saved 2.5 million lives globally during the pandemic could help spark the immune system to fight cancer. This is the surprising takeaway of a new study that we and our colleagues published in the…

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  • ABC Should’ve Hired Jon Stewart for Late Night Slot

    ABC Should’ve Hired Jon Stewart for Late Night Slot

    Jimmy Kimmel thinks Jon Stewart should’ve been hired for his job hosting ABC‘s late night slot.

    The Jimmy Kimmel Live! host appeared on the Where Everybody Knows Your Name podcast Wednesday, where he recounted his pathway to securing…

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  • Study Reveals Linear Growth For Greater-Than-Half Sizes, Equilibrates Below-Half

    Study Reveals Linear Growth For Greater-Than-Half Sizes, Equilibrates Below-Half

    Understanding how complexity evolves in quantum systems presents a fundamental challenge in modern physics, with implications ranging from black hole interiors to the behaviour of many-body systems. Yale Fan from the University of Idaho and…

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  • Power Div welcomes Nepra’s review of K-Electric tariff as landmark move

    Power Div welcomes Nepra’s review of K-Electric tariff as landmark move



    The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) headquarters can be seen. —…

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  • Bank of Korea holds rate at 2.5% as tighter property rules kick in

    Bank of Korea holds rate at 2.5% as tighter property rules kick in

    Bank of Korea warned there’s a chance of increased volatility following more rate hikes from the Fed, following U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell’s speech in Jackson Hole. Photographer: SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg via Getty Images

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    South Korea’s central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.5% Thursday, extending a pause since May, as policymakers continued to flag household debt as a key risk.

    The decision was in line with expectations from economists polled by Reuters, and followed the introduction of tighter property measures in Seoul aimed at curbing borrowing.

    On Oct. 15, South Korean media reported that stricter property rules, including tighter loan limits, will now apply across all 25 districts of Seoul, as well as 12 more areas in the surrounding Gyeonggi Province.

    Previously, the tightened rules only applied to four of Seoul’s 25 districts.

    Household debt remains a major concern for the Bank of Korea, which has been reluctant to cut rates for fear of fueling housing demand and pushing debt levels higher.

    Bank of America analysts wrote in an Oct. 20 note that “housing inflation in Seoul has been the top of mind for policymakers this year, a critical constraint for additional easing in 2H25.”

    They noted that home prices in central Seoul accelerated again in mid-September, despite earlier rounds of cooling measures in June and September.

    “With such measures, a sequential decline in home transactions is expected in coming months, but it is still hard to tell if the price increase could be fully contained, in our view,” they said.

    South Korea’s Kospi index dipped 0.3% following the announcement, while the small-cap Kosdaq index fell 0.34%. The South Korean won was largely unchanged, trading at 1,432.40 against the U.S. dollar.

    Stalled trade talks

    The rate decision also came as South Korea faces uncertainty over its trade relationship with the U.S., after both sides struggled to finalize details of an agreement reached on July 30.

    Under the deal, the Asian nation is set to invest $350 billion in the U.S., but South Korean President Lee Jae Myung warned in a Reuters interview that transferring the full amount in cash could trigger a financial crisis reminiscent of 1997.

    Negotiators are reportedly due to visit Washington this week to finalize terms ahead of the APEC Summit on Oct. 31 in South Korea.

    At its last meeting in August, the BOK raised its 2025 inflation forecast to 2% from its May forecast of 1.9%, while the GDP growth outlook for the year was also revised to 0.9% from 0.8% previously.

    It expects domestic demand to make a “modest recovery,” due to a supplementary budget and improvement in consumer sentiment.

    “Exports are likely to show favorable movements for some time, but are likely to gradually slow as the impacts of U.S. tariffs expand,” the central bank said.

    — This is breaking news, please check back for updates.

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