GE Power, a division of GE, has announced an order from Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) for a turnkey combined-cycle power plant, including three GE HA gas turbines, which will power the world’s largest single-site smelter.
This win marks the first order for GE H-Class turbines in the Gulf, as well as the first use of H-Class turbines by the aluminum smelting industry anywhere in the world.
GE also marks two additional milestones for its Power Services business with this win – its multiyear agreement (MYA) with Alba for a period of 16 years, which also represents the first MYA for HA gas turbines in the Gulf region.
“GE and GAMA Consortium have a proven track record when it comes to delivering world-class industrial projects in our region and around the world," said Alba’s Chief Executive Officer, Tim Murray. “Alba is building the world’s largest single-site smelter, and we will utilize GE’s advanced HA technology to create the most efficient power station in Bahrain.” GE and GAMA, the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) partner will together oversee the design, engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning of Power Station 5, a plant capable of generating 1,792 megawatts.
“GE has helped power the Gulf for more than three decades, and we’re very proud to work with Alba to now deliver greater innovation than ever before in this region,” said Joe Mastrangelo, president and CEO of GE’s Gas Power Systems. “GE’s HA turbines are designed to power the world at unprecedented levels of efficiency, and this order will mark the first time that HA-level technology has been deployed anywhere in the Gulf. The service agreement we’ve put in place will continue to strengthen Alba’s efficiency and reduce costs for many years to come.”
Joseph J. Anis, GE’s President & CEO for Power Services in the Middle East & Africa, said, “We have a long-term partnership with Alba, supporting the company with advanced technology solutions that enhance their operational efficiency and productivity. The HA-level technology sets industry benchmarks in cost-effective conversion of fuel to electricity, and its first deployment in the Gulf region and in the aluminum smelter industry globally by Alba highlights the company’s focus on deploying the most advanced technology."
