Windsor, Alberta 10/12/2009 11:15:00 PM
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Kuwait Ministry of Electricity and Water Selects GE (NYSE: GE) Hyundai Heavy Industries

GE (NYSE: GE) Energy recently announced that the Kuwait Ministry of Electricity and Water has signed a turnkey contract with GE and Hyundai Heavy Industries totaling $2.65 billion for a new, 2,000-megawatt (MW) power plant in Sabiya

 

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The Government of Kuwait-owned plant will add much needed power to the grid, allowing Kuwait to boost electricity production to help meet growing demand. When completed, the plant will raise Kuwait’s power capacity from current levels of around 11,000 megawatts. Kuwait’s robust business and residential growth has strained the country’s power generation capability, resulting in power outages during the hot summer months. “This will be the largest combined cycle power plant in Kuwait and it is an important step in our plans to boost power capacity to meet continuing demand, which is projected to grow at about 8% a year,” said His Excellency Dr. Bader Shabeeb Al Shriaan, Kuwait’s Minister of Electricity and Water. “A reliable supply of electricity is critical to avoid future power shortages and to support the continued economic and social development of Kuwait. GE’s technological capability and strong local service support will help meet the need for responsible, efficient energy in Kuwait.” Under its share of the contract, totaling $1.3 billion, GE Energy will supply equipment and long-term services. On the equipment side, GE will supply three combined-cycle power blocks, including six Frame 9FA gas turbines, which will be equipped with the latest emission reducing technology that will support Kuwait’s environmental needs, three steam turbines, nine generators and a turbine and plant level control protection system. Under the terms of the contract, GE also will operate and maintain the plant for seven years from the commercial operation date. The comprehensive services will provide GE’s technical experience and support to guarantee availability of power during the summer months, when demand is the highest. “The Sabiya project demonstrates our capability to deliver advanced technology solutions and services to support the infrastructure and population growth of Kuwait and the entire region,” said Steve Bolze, President and CEO of GE Energy’s Power & Water business. “This landmark project is further evidence of our commitment to the Middle East, which is one of our most important growth regions in the world.”

 

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