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Tongyeong Eco Power’s 1GW LNG Plant begins operations in South Korea

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Tongyeong Eco Power’s combined-cycle power plant has commenced commercial operations in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, with a capacity exceeding 1GW, supplying electricity to nearly one million households. The liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fueled plant aligns with South Korea’s strategy to transition from coal to LNG and includes a 200,000 cubic meter LNG storage tank. GE Vernova has provided critical components for the plant, including two 7HA.02 gas turbines, one STF-D600 steam turbine, two heat recovery steam generators…

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GE Vernova launches HVDC Competence Center in Berlin

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GE Vernova Inc. has launched a High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Competence Center at its Electrification facility in Berlin to accelerate energy transition initiatives in Germany and Europe.  The center focuses on developing technology to improve grid stability, enable long-distance power transmission, and integrate renewable energy into power systems.  This facility positions Berlin as a central hub for GE Vernova’s Electrification Systems businesses in Europe, supporting projects in Grid Solutions, Power Conversion, and Solar and…

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GE Vernova completes FEED studies to cut emissions in Saudi plants

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Electric services company GE Vernova, in collaboration with Saudi Arabia’s Ash Sharqiyah Operations & Maintenance Company (ASHOMCo), has completed three front-end engineering design (FEED) studies to reduce net carbon emissions at three cogeneration plants in Saudi Arabia.  These plants, equipped with GE Vernova’s 7E and 7F gas turbines, collectively generate up to 920 MW of power and 1,400 tonnes per hour of steam, providing energy for around 920,000 homes. The FEED studies explored pre-combustion and…

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GE Vernova wins contract for 600 MW hydrogen-capable power plant in Singapore

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GE Vernova has secured a contract to supply its 9HA.01 gas turbine for a new 600 MW hydrogen-capable power plant at the Pulau Seraya power station on Jurong Island, Singapore.  The project, led by YTL PowerSeraya Group, is set to begin operations by 2027. Initially running on natural gas, the plant will be able to blend up to 50% hydrogen, with a future goal of transitioning to 100% hydrogen fuel to support global decarbonization goals….

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GE Vernova to supply 7HA.03 gas turbines for Nanko power station in Japan

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GE Vernova has secured a contract from Kansai Electric Power Company to provide three 7HA.03 gas turbines to modernise the Nanko power station in Osaka, Japan. The turbines will replace existing LNG power generation assets, including three boilers and three steam turbines, significantly increasing the plant’s efficiency and reducing carbon dioxide emissions, aligning with Japan’s net-zero emissions target by 2050. The upgraded Nanko power station is expected to deliver up to 1.8 GW of electricity….

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Powerica selects GE Vernova wind turbines for 51.3 MW project in Gujarat

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Powerica Limited, a key player in the IPP and EPC segments of the wind industry with a 280 MW pan-India portfolio, has chosen to install 19 GE Vernova 2.7 MW-132 wind turbine generators (WTGs) for its 51.3 MW wind energy project at Devbhumi Dwarka, Gujarat. The project, part of SECI XVI tranche, will contribute to India’s renewable energy growth and benefit the local community. The WTGs, expected to generate around 160 million units annually, will…

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GE Vernova expands HVDC manufacturing in UK

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GE Vernova has announced a major expansion of its manufacturing facilities in Stafford, UK, to meet growing global demand for high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission systems, essential for transmitting renewable energy across Europe, Asia, and North America. The expansion focuses on two key Stafford sites within GE Vernova’s electrification systems grid solutions business. The HVDC facility at Redhill will double its valve manufacturing capacity, adding a new voltage-sourced converter valve assembly line. The transformer facility,…

Key Power Sector News Roundup for September 24, 2024

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India Finalizes National Electricity Plan for 2032 with Rs 9 Trillion Outlay India’s National Electricity Plan (2023-2032), announced by Union power minister Manohar Lal, targets a Rs 9 trillion investment to meet a 458 GW peak demand by 2032. The plan includes expanding transmission networks to 0.65 million ckm, adding 33.25 GW HVDC systems, and boosting interregional transfer capacity. Renewable energy evacuation and pumped storage projects also receive major focus. Power Minister Launches CSIRT-Power to…

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GE Vernova secures five onshore wind deals in Spain

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GE Vernova has signed five agreements to supply its 6.1 MW turbines with 158-meter rotors for onshore wind projects across Spain. The company will supply and commission 16 turbines to two wind farms in Castilla León—eight for Casa Vieja and eight for Pedrejones. Deliveries are scheduled to begin at the end of 2024. In addition, GE Vernova will upgrade the Les Colladetes wind farm in Catalonia, installing eight turbines for Enervent, and will supply five…

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GE Vernova and Lizard Renewables launch Alva Power to develop 1 GW of RE projects in Italy

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GE Vernova and Lizard Renewables have announced the creation of Alva Power, a 50-50 joint venture aimed at advancing Italy’s electrification and decarbonization goals. Alva Power will focus on developing over 1 GW of wind, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and photovoltaic (PV) solar projects, initially targeting onshore wind projects in Italy. The joint venture combines GE Vernova’s financial and technological strengths with Lizard’s regional network to drive new renewable energy initiatives. In the future,…