Overview
Commissioned in 2001, Pelican Point Power Station was originally designed in a 2+1 configuration—ideal for baseload operation, but not equipped for today’s dynamic energy landscape. As South Australia embraced more renewables, the station needed to adapt quickly to meet growing demands for grid stability, flexibility, and cleaner power.
ENGIE partnered with GE Vernova to upgrade its GT13E2 gas turbine with the Advanced EnVironmental (AEV) burner, a drop-in solution that increased operational agility at lower load, increasing reliability by ensuring smooth transition during fuel staging, and reducing operational cost by running more continuously and reducing the start stops—all without the need for a full replacement. With Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) expertise and a collaborative execution team, the project was completed on time, safely, and seamlessly.
Outcomes
This upgrade was about future-proofing our operations—maintaining reliability while enabling flexibility. With GE Vernova, we didn’t just improve performance—we helped strengthen South Australia’s energy future.
Liam Ellis
General Manager, South Australian Power Generation Assets, ENGIE
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As South Australia shifts to renewables, Pelican Point upgraded in 8 weeks with GE Vernova and ENGIE—boosting flexibility, cutting emissions, and enabling low-load operation. Watch the transformation!
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