GE to showcase the world's largest, most efficient turbine technology and upgrade solutions at POWER-GEN Middle East

Abu Dhabi, UAE; October 12, 2014:

As the Middle East region focuses on accelerating infrastructure investment to boost its power sector, is putting the spotlight on enhancing power sector efficiencies through its advanced portfolio of industry-leading technologies at POWER-GEN Middle East to be held from October 12 to 14, 2014 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center.

One of the highlights of GE 's participation at the event is the regional launch of the world's largest and most efficient gas turbines - the 9HA and 7HA for 50 and 60 hertz applications. GE 's latest air-cooled H-class technology operates at more than 61 percent combined cycle efficiency and leads the industry with cleaner, reliable and cost-effective conversion of natural gas to electricity. The 9HA also leads the industry in output, exceeding 470 megawatts (MW) per unit while using less gas per MW than any other turbine on the market. The HA turbines will help power plants in the region meet the growing demand for electricity, estimated to be increasing at 7 percent per annum over the next decade, according to research by the Economist Intelligence Unit.


Also in the spotlight is GE 's new 9EMax solution, a game-changing leap forward in 9E gas turbine performance that redefines how customers in the Middle East can quickly deliver more power, at lower costs. This breakthrough technology can further elevate the output and efficiency of existing GE 9E gas turbines while empowering power providers to rapidly and cost-effectively deploy the solution. The technology harnesses advanced hardware, software and data analytics from GE 's Predictivity solutions platform.


Mohammed Mohaisen, CEO, GE Power Generation Products & Services Sales, Middle East and North Africa (MENA), said: "The Middle East's power sector is witnessing a transformational shift towards cleaner resources in addition to a focus on increasing output by strengthening plant efficiency. This two-pronged approach, which supports the regional governments' goal for a sustainable energy future, is addressed by the advanced technologies that GE is showcasing at Power-Gen Middle East."



He continued: "The HA gas turbines lead the industry in total life cycle value and underline GE 's commitment to R&D and innovation to deliver cutting-edge solutions for our customers. The 9EMax solution can upgrade installed 9E gas turbines to produce additional power far quicker and at significantly lower costs than building new plants. Through our participation, we are also underlining our strong presence in the region, supporting nearly two-thirds of the total power generated using our advanced gas turbines."


GE 's technologies present an ideal fit for the Middle East region and other parts of the world that are increasingly emphasizing the diversification of their energy mix. The turbines and solutions to be displayed at the GE pavilion also reflect GE 's focus on providing technologies that are tailored to provide better outcomes to its customers and partners.



GE 's senior business leaders will also share their expertise on various topics related to power sector efficiency at the POWER-GEN Middle East 2014 Conference.


Visit GE 's pavilion, stand E2 at POWER-GEN Middle East 2014 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC).


For more information, please visit GE 's POWER-GEN Middle East event website at events.gepower.com/#/press-room. Follow GE Power & Water and GE Power Generation on Twitter @GE_PowerWater and @ge_powergen, and on LinkedIn.


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