General Electric (GE) is set to showcase one of the world’s largest and most efficient turbine technology and upgrade solutions at the upcoming Power-Gen Middle East show in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

As the Middle East region focuses on accelerating infrastructure investment to boost its power sector, GE will be putting the spotlight on enhancing power sector efficiencies through its advanced portfolio of industry-leading technologies, said the company.

A major regional event that showcases the latest technological developments in the energy industry, Power-Gen Middle East will run from October 12 to 14 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, said the US technology giant in a statement.

GE’s latest air-cooled H-class technology operates at more than 61 per cent combined cycle efficiency and leads the industry with cleaner, reliable and cost-effective conversion of natural gas to electricity, it stated.

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 seven per cent 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, said the company in its statement.

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, it added.

Mohammed Mohaisen, the CEO of GE Power Generation Products & Services Sales, Middle East and North Africa (Mena), said the Middle East’s power sector was 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 observed.

The HA gas turbines, he stated, lead the industry in total life cycle value and underline GE’s commitment to research and development (R&D) and innovation to deliver cutting-edge solutions for its 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," he added.-TradeArabia News Service