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GE Gas Power Selected for 6,500 MW Combined Cycle Power Plants in Taiwan

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General Electric International announced that one of its units, GE Gas Power, has been chosen as the successful bidder for the 6,500 megawatt (MW) Hsinta and Taichung combined cycle power plants initiated by Taiwan Power Company (TPC). GE Gas Power, a world leader in natural gas power technology, will collaborate with its local consortium partner, CTCI Corporation, to design, manufacture, and commission the combined cycle blocks, which are expected to start commercial operation in phases from 2024. The deal involves the deployment of GE's latest gas turbine technology, the 7HA.03, along with matching steam turbines, generators, and HRSG at both sites.

Key Takeaways:

  • GE Gas Power has been selected as the successful bidder for the 6,500 MW Hsinta and Taichung combined cycle power plants initiated by Taiwan Power Company (TPC).
  • The deal involves the deployment of GE's latest gas turbine technology, the 7HA.03, along with matching steam turbines, generators, and HRSG at both sites.
  • GE Gas Power will work with its local consortium partner, CTCI Corporation, to engineer, manufacture, and commission the combined cycle blocks.
  • The new generating units will commence operations in phases from 2024, gradually replacing coal-fired power generating units, in line with Taiwan's Renewable Energy Development Act (REDA) energy policy.
  • The deal includes the supply of 10 7HA.03 gas turbines, 5 steam turbines, 15 generators, 10 heat recovery steam generators (HRSG), and additional balance of plant equipment.
  • Ramesh Singaram, President and CEO of GE Gas Power Asia, stated that GE is proud to support Taiwan Power Company in their energy transition program to increase electricity production capacity with more efficient technologies.

Statistics:

  • The combined cycle power plants initiated by Taiwan Power Company (TPC) will have a total capacity of 6,500 MW.
  • GE Gas Power will supply 10 7HA.03 gas turbines, 5 steam turbines, 15 generators, 10 heat recovery steam generators (HRSG), and additional balance of plant equipment as part of the project scope.
  • The new generating units will commence operations in phases from 2024, replacing coal-fired power generating units.
  • The 7HA.03 gas turbine technology used in the project has the world's largest installed base of gas turbines with over 200 million operating hours across GE's installed fleet.

Sources:

  • General Electric International's announcement.
  • Taiwan Power Company's (TPC) initiative to increase electricity production capacity with more efficient technologies.
  • GE Gas Power's press release.

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