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GE Vernova Launches First Locally Built H-class Gas Turbine Unit in Saudi Arabia

GE Vernova’s H-class gas turbines provide the most cost-effective conversions of natural gas to electricity, and support sustainable power generation needs across the Middle East.

July 03, 2024. By News Bureau

GE Vernova Inc. has successfully rolled out the first H-class gas turbine completed at the GE Saudi Advanced Turbines (GESAT), a world-class gas turbine and component manufacturing facility in Dammam. The gas turbine unit was rolled out in the presence of his Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, Minister of Energy, in an official ceremony held at GESAT.

Saudi Arabia’s first locally engineered H-class gas turbine unit will be powering the Jafurah Cogeneration Independent Steam and Power Plant (ISPP), which, once up and running, is expected to be the most efficient power plant in Saudi Arabia. The Jafurah Cogeneration Independent Steam and Power Plant (ISPP) is anticipated to generate 630,000 barrels of natural gas liquids and condensates, and 420 million standard cubic feet (MMSCFD) of ethane per day by 2030.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has achieved a significant milestone with the rollout of the locally completed gas turbine, contributing to the country’s economic diversification and local skills development initiatives that align with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.

The launch of GE Vernova’s H-class gas turbine unit facilitates in attaining both Saudi Arabia’s sustainability goals and energy needs.

Emphasising the successful rollout of the H-class gas turbine unit, Hisham Al Bahkali, President of GE Vernova in Saudi Arabia, said, “We are incredibly proud of GESAT’s accomplishments in driving industrial localization within the Kingdom’s energy sector in support of Saudi Vision 2030. GESAT strengthens ‘Made in Saudi’ capabilities and, since 2018, has exported 200+ accessory modules for power plants generating more than 11 GW. GESAT is now further growing its ongoing success with the rollout of one of the most advanced gas turbines, completed in Saudi Arabia.”

Joseph Anis, President and CEO of GE Vernova’s Gas Power business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, stated, “GE Vernova has close to 90 years of legacy in the Kingdom, reflecting our strong commitment to advancing the country’s goals for energy security, economic diversification, and talent development under Saudi Vision 2030. The rollout of the first HA unit completed at GESAT is a testament to our efforts in further deepening power sector capabilities in the Kingdom. The high efficiency and hydrogen readiness of our H-class turbines can support the country’s energy transition, as the turbines can rapidly ramp up or down to support grid stability as more intermittent renewables are integrated into the energy system.”

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