GE Vernova, Inc. announced that it has secured an order for six 7HA.03 gas turbines and two 7E.03 gas turbines from SEPCOIII Electric Power Construction Co., Ltd. This contract concerns the construction of the Taiba 1 and Qassim 1 power plants in Saudi Arabia, thus strengthening GE Vernova’s presence in the region. This order, registered in March 2024, is part of Saudi Arabia’s efforts to diversify its energy sources and achieve its decarbonization targets by 2060.
A major contribution to the energy transition
The Taiba 1 and Qassim 1 plants, located in the western and central regions of Saudi Arabia respectively, will provide up to 3.8 gigawatts of electricity, enough to power around 1.2 million homes. These facilities will be equipped with GE Vernova’s most advanced gas turbines, capable of burning up to 50% hydrogen mixed with natural gas, and can be configured with post-combustion carbon capture systems to significantly reduce emissions. of CO2.
A partnership for innovation and sustainability
In addition to supplying the equipment, GE Vernova has signed a 21-year service contract with the National Operations & Maintenance Company (NOMAC), a subsidiary of ACWA Power, to support the operations of the plants. The contract includes maintenance, repairs, and parts supply, as well as the use of remote diagnostic tools using digital analysis technology.
An emblematic project for Saudi Vision 2030
This project marks the largest single order for GE Vernova’s 7HA.03 turbines in the region and is an important milestone in localizing the gas turbine industry in Saudi Arabia. GE Vernova’s investments in the Kingdom, including the GE Manufacturing and Technology Center (GEMTEC) in Dammam and the GE Saudi Advanced Turbines (GESAT), demonstrate the company’s commitment to diversification and sustainable growth of the economy Saudi.
Perspectives futures et collaboration continue
Joseph Anis, President & CEO of GE Vernova Gas Power for Europe, Middle East and Africa, highlighted the importance of this project for the future of gas-fired power generation in Saudi Arabia. Marco Arcelli, CEO of ACWA Power, added that this partnership establishes a model of collaboration for safer, more reliable and sustainable power generation in the Kingdom. With these initiatives, GE Vernova and its partners are not only contributing to the modernization of the Saudi energy sector, but also to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, paving the way for greener and more efficient energy production.
