ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire (October 20, 2026) - GE Vernova announced today that it will provide the gas power technology for the new Songon combined-cycle power plant, located in the Songon region near Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Following the signing of financing agreements last June, Songon Energies - Ivorian development investment company focused on advancing energy infrastructure – selected GE Vernova to supply a 9E gas turbine and generator. The plant – to be built by the EPC contractor China Energy International Engineering Co., Ltd. - is expected to deliver 372 megawatts (MW), a capacity equal to the power needs of approximately 5 million Ivorian homes.

Supporting a growing national energy landscape. Côte d’Ivoire has made significant progress, reaching an electrification rate of 94.3 percent by 2024 through initiatives like the “Electricity for All Program” (PEPT), in line with the national goal to achieve universal electrification and improved power quality by 2030. Despite these gains, the nation faces an annual demand growth rate of 10 to 15 percent and rural areas still require expanded access. In this energy landscape, this new power plant will help fill a critical gap. The facility is projected to represent up to 12 percent of the country’s total installed base upon its scheduled 2029 operational launch, playing a vital role in meeting these ambitious development targets. Furthermore, the project is expected to generate up to 1,400 new jobs, creating economic opportunities for the local community.

"The Songon Energies project is designed to strengthen energy security and support future growing electricity demand growth in the Greater Abidjan region while reinforcing the country's position as a regional energy hub in West Africa," said Mr. Wang Xiaoming, Deputy General Manager (Acting CEO) for Songon Energies. “The facility is expected to ease energy pressure on the Abidjan metropolitan area, providing a reliable foundation for the development of skilled workers, the growth of industrial zones, the expansion of small and medium-sized enterprises, and a tangible improvement in the daily lives of millions of Ivorian households. We selected to work with GE Vernova for this new power plant, because of our deep trust in their efficient technology and their constant, proven presence in Côte d'Ivoire, which gives us great confidence in the long-term success of this facility."

“We are honored to support Songon Energies with our proven 9E technology for this crucial infrastructure project," said Joseph Anis, CEO of Gas Power in Europe, Middle East, and Africa at GE Vernova. "Our commitment to power plant operators is rooted in delivering advanced gas power technology that provides the reliable, dispatchable energy necessary for long-term growth and positive community impact. Beyond the turbine island, we look forward to applying our expertise in powering the HV sub-station, providing digital software, and long-term services to support the broader energy system in its goal to enhance grid stability, operational efficiency, and local prosperity."

GE Vernova’s commitment to Côte d'Ivoire remains steadfast, built upon a long history of supporting the nation’s electrification goals. The company’s footprint in the country centers on a large installed base, key power transmission hardware, digital software deployments, and long-term service contracts. GE Vernova utilizes its global expertise and local presence to help power plant operators increase power capacity, while supporting a more secure and reliable energy future.

CAMBRIDGE, MA – October 5, 2026 – GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) is proud to announce that several of its customers have received top honors in the 2026 POWER Awards, an annual program organized by POWER Magazine. These prestigious industry accolades recognize top performers in the electricity-generating industry with annual awards. These awards underscore the success of our collaboration in deploying cutting-edge gas, and decarbonization technologies to accelerate the global energy transition and support security of power supply.

• Nhon Trach 3&4: A Benchmark for Vietnam’s Energy Future. In Vietnam, the 1.6 GW Nhon Trach 3&4 Power Plant—equipped with GE Vernova’s advanced combined-cycle 9HA.02 gas turbines—was honored with the Plant of the Year Award and the Top Gas Plant Award. Owned and operated by PetroVietnam Power Corporation (PV Power), the facility is Vietnam’s first LNG-fired power plant. Achieving over 63% combined-cycle efficiency, the plant plays a cornerstone role in Vietnam’s Adjusted Power Development Plan VIII (PDP8) by providing the reliable, flexible capacity needed to integrate more renewables into the grid.
   

• Duke Energy DeBary: Leading the Way in Hydrogen Innovation. GE Vernova’s collaboration with Duke Energy at the DeBary facility in Florida has been recognized with the POWER Magazine Hydrogen Award. By performing combustion system retrofits on two of the facility's GE Vernova 7E.03 gas turbines, Duke Energy and GE Vernova have moved hydrogen from concept and pilot scale into real‑world grid operations, with DeBary recognized as a first‑of‑its‑kind achievement for the U.S. power sector: the nation’s first end‑to‑end system capable of producing, storing, and combusting 100% green hydrogen for commercial peaking power generation. This initiative serves as a model for how utilities can lower the carbon intensity of their existing generation assets while maintaining the reliable, dispatchable power necessary for a modern grid.
   

• Dominion Energy Parr Station: Writing the Next Chapter in a Century of Reinvention Dominion Energy’s Parr Station modernization has been honored with the prestigious POWER Magazine Reinvention Award, celebrating the transformation of a site with over 100 years of energy history into a high-performance, flexible power asset. By deploying GE Vernova’s LM6000VELOX* package solution, the project delivers the fast-start capability, black start support, and operational flexibility necessary to manage the variability of modern renewable resources. This modernization at Parr Station In South Carolina, successfully bridges a century of service with the demands of a sustainable energy future, providing the grid with the reliable, agile power it needs to evolve.

These awards underscore the versatility of GE Vernova’s portfolio and our ability to execute complex, high-impact projects globally. From supporting industrial growth in Southeast Asia to pioneering hydrogen-ready infrastructure and advanced generation and storage modernization in the United States, we are proud to provide the technology that helps our customers navigate the complex path toward a more sustainable, reliable, and flexible energy future.

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Notes to editors:

“Decarbonization”, as used in this article, is intended to mean the reduction of carbon emissions on a kilogram per megawatt hour basis.

*Trademark of GE Vernova and/or its affiliates.

KNOXVILLE, TN (September 29, 2026) – GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) today welcomed the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) issuance of a construction permit to the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) for a BWRX-300 small modular reactor at its Clinch River site in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

The permit is the first issued in the United States for a BWRX-300 and represents a significant milestone for TVA, GVH and the U.S. nuclear industry as the country advances toward a new generation of nuclear power deployment.

“This is a milestone for TVA and GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy, and an important moment for new nuclear in the United States,” said Eric Gray, CEO of GE Vernova Power Segment.  “TVA has shown strong leadership in advancing new nuclear, a commitment bolstered by the collaborative efforts of the NRC and Department of Energy. Together, and in alignment with federal Executive Orders aimed at accelerating advanced reactors, we are grateful for this collaboration as we work to support the deployment of the first BWRX-300 in the country.”

The NRC’s decision follows an extensive review of TVA’s construction permit application and builds on significant engagement between TVA, the NRC and GVH. The process demonstrates how experience, early regulatory engagement and a mature reactor design can support a more efficient pathway for advanced nuclear projects.

The milestone also adds to growing regulatory progress for the BWRX-300 across North America. In April 2025, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) issued Ontario Power Generation (OPG) a License to Construct the first BWRX-300 at its Darlington New Nuclear Project site, where nuclear construction is now underway. In March 2026, OPG submitted its License to Operate application for the first unit, which is currently under review by the CNSC. In September 2026, Blue Energy submitted the first part of its construction permit application to the NRC for a BWRX-300 planned for its gas-plus-nuclear project in Texas.

Together, these projects are establishing a growing body of licensing experience that can be applied across future BWRX-300 deployments.

“Fleet deployment is essential to scaling nuclear energy in the United States,” said Jason Cooper, CEO of GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy. “A standard design, combined with a predictable and efficient regulatory environment, allows us to apply common technology, licensing experience, supply chain capabilities and lessons learned from one project to the next. Clinch River brings us another step closer to making that fleet model a reality.”

TVA submitted its construction permit application for Clinch River in April 2025. The project builds on TVA’s existing Early Site Permit for Clinch River and is located within the Oak Ridge nuclear ecosystem, near the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The BWRX-300 is a 300-MW small modular reactor designed to reduce construction complexity by using a simplified configuration and leveraging decades of boiling water reactor operating experience.

CAIRO, EGYPT - (September 23, 2026) - GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) announced today a services agreement to provide Rotor Life Extension (RLE) solutions for five GE Vernova 9F gas turbines at the Kureimat, Nubaria, and Cairo North power plants in Egypt. The agreement is with affiliates of the Egyptian Electricity Holding Company (EEHC) - Upper Egypt Electricity Production Company (UEEPC), Middle Delta Electricity Production Company (MDEPC), and Cairo Electricity Production Company (CEPC) - and was endorsed by EEHC.

Under the agreement, GE Vernova is expected to help extend the operating life of the five gas turbines - representing a total capacity of approximately 1,250 MW - by 13 to 15 years. The relevant services will be executed between 2028 and 2035.  

The gas turbine rotor is a core component of the power plant that requires scheduled maintenance. This project supports the overall rotor lifecycle by utilizing GE Vernova’s expertise to determine the full residual life of components, aiming to ensure that they operate more efficiently and effectively.

This services agreement underscores the ongoing collaboration between GE Vernova, EEHC, and its generation company affiliates. By focusing on the long-term integrity of these important gas power assets, the initiative aims to bolster the reliability and efficiency of Egypt’s energy production.

“This agreement reflects EEHC’s continued focus on preserving the long-term performance and reliability of important generation assets across our fleet,” said Eng. Gaber El-Desouki, Chairman of the Board of Directors & CEO, Egyptian Electricity Holding Company (EEHC). “By working with GE Vernova and our generation companies, we are taking practical and proactive steps that can help protect strategic assets, support efficient and reliable power production, and contribute to Egypt’s broader electricity and energy objectives.” 

“Extending the life of these gas turbines across our generation companies is expected to support grid stability and the continued availability of dispatchable power, while helping us increase the value of existing infrastructure and avoid premature, capital-intensive replacement,” said Eng. Mahmoud Al-Naqeeb, Full-time Board Member for Electricity Production Companies Affairs. 

Egypt’s power sector is undergoing a significant transformation balancing the need to meet rapidly rising energy demand with an ambitious drive to enhance operational efficiency and integrate a growing share of renewable energy. Within this dynamic landscape, thermal power generation—primarily driven by combined-cycle gas turbines—continues to serve as the critical backbone of the nation's grid, currently accounting for approximately 80% of the country’s electricity production.

“As Egypt’s electricity needs continue to evolve, maintaining and modernizing existing gas power assets, such as those at Kureimat, Nubaria, and Cairo North, is essential to support reliability, improve fuel use, and strengthen energy system resilience,” said Joseph Anis, President & CEO, Europe, Middle East & Africa, GE Vernova’s Gas Power business. “This agreement reflects our continued commitment to working closely with EEHC, its affiliates, and other stakeholders in Egypt to support energy security through reliable and more efficient power generation. By helping extend the life of critical gas turbines, we aim to support our customers’ long-term operational priorities, optimize the value of existing infrastructure, and contribute to the continued development of Egypt’s power sector.”

The agreement builds on GE Vernova’s ongoing efforts to support the modernization and long-term performance of Egypt’s power generation fleet. In April 2026, GE Vernova announced an order from MDEPC to support modernization efforts at the Banha and Nubaria power plants, including Advanced Gas Path upgrades and multiyear services agreements. This initiative builds upon decades of cooperation with Egypt’s power sector, reinforcing GE Vernova's role in helping to meet the nation's evolving energy demands through advanced technology and lifecycle services.

For more than 50 years, GE Vernova’s businesses have supported Egypt’s electricity infrastructure through technologies and solutions, local talent development, and financing for projects across the power sector. Today, GE Vernova supports customers in Egypt across power generation, transmission, software, and services. GE Vernova’s installed base in Egypt includes more than 60 gas and steam turbines with a combined generating capacity of approximately 10 gigawatts.

NEW YORK (September 22, 2026) – SGE, GE Vernova, Hitachi and Samsung C&T have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a framework for cooperation on market development and commercial opportunities for the deployment of the BWRX-300 small modular reactor in Central and Eastern Europe and the United Kingdom.

The MoU was signed in New York during the Atlantic Council Nuclear Energy Policy Summit, held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, in the presence of U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and Masayoshi Arai, Vice-Minister for International Affairs at Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).

The agreement is linked to the broader Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) for SMR deployment in third countries signed on the margins of this year’s NATO summit by United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Japan Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu, and Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Cho Hyun. The U.S. Department of State specifically identified the initiative among GE Vernova, Hitachi, Samsung C&T and SGE as a concrete industry effort to advance BWRX-300 deployment across Europe and deepen government-industry cooperation on global energy security.

Under the MoU, the companies will work together to assess market opportunities, further develop deployment strategies and pursue commercial opportunities for the BWRX-300. The cooperation brings together complementary capabilities in nuclear technology, engineering and project delivery, and regional development expertise. 

GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH), a joint venture between GE Vernova and Hitachi, is the designer and technology provider of the BWRX-300. Hitachi GE Vernova Nuclear Energy, a subsidiary of Hitachi, brings extensive nuclear technology and industrial expertise, while Samsung C&T contributes international engineering and construction capabilities, including experience in major nuclear and energy infrastructure projects. SGE is developing a fleet of BWRX-300 reactors in Europe and will continue to act as the exclusive regional lead for the BWRX-300 in much of Central and Eastern Europe.

"As European countries pivot to nuclear, we are committed to working with our close partners to help deploy Small Modular Reactors at the scale they need to deliver on their ambition," said Roger Martella, GE Vernova's Chief Corporate Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer. "GE Vernova has a long-standing history and presence across the European continent. This collaboration brings together complementary capabilities to help advance BWRX-300 deployment across multiple markets and build on the momentum already behind the technology."

"Hitachi has continued to bring long-standing experience in nuclear technology, through our partnership with GE Vernova," said Yasunori Inada, Vice President and Executive Officer, CEO of Nuclear Energy Business Unit, Hitachi. "This collaboration brings together the strengths and expertise of each partner, and Hitachi will contribute to exploring the deployment of the BWRX-300 in Europe by drawing on the technological capabilities cultivated through our nuclear business and on our collaboration with qualified Japanese suppliers. By further combining the digital technologies and innovation of the Hitachi Group, we will help realize a sustainable energy society and advance decarbonization in Europe as One Hitachi."

"Samsung C&T is working together with GVH on the deployment of the BWRX-300, and recently achieved a great outcome with Studsvik in Sweden," said Jung Wook Kim, Executive Vice President and Head of Global Business Unit and Global Operation, Samsung C&T. "Samsung C&T is honored to open a new chapter in Europe's SMR business together with GE Vernova, Hitachi and SGE. Building on Samsung C&T's proven EPC capabilities, we will fully leverage the synergy created by this four-way partnership to strengthen Europe's energy security and contribute to the realization of carbon neutrality.

“Europe and the UK need a scalable commercial model for new nuclear, built on proven technology, established supply chains and world-class delivery partners,” said Michał Sołowow, founder of SGE. “By combining GE Vernova Hitachi’s BWRX-300 technology, Hitachi’s industrial capabilities and Samsung C&T’s global construction expertise, SGE is creating a platform to deploy standardized nuclear fleets across multiple markets. We believe this can become one of the most competitive commercial solutions for Europe’s energy system — delivering reliable, clean energy 24/7, reducing execution risk, strengthening the supply chain and supporting long-term industrial growth.”

“Europe is entering a new strategic era in which energy independence, security of supply and industrial resilience are becoming core elements of national and regional security,” said Rafał Kasprów, CEO of SGE. “This agreement brings together state-of-the-art American nuclear technology from GE Vernova Hitachi, the industrial and technological capabilities of Hitachi and Samsung, and SGE’s European BWRX-300 development platform. Our objective is to establish a standardized, cross-border BWRX-300 fleet across the European Union and the United Kingdom, creating a new layer of secure, reliable and low-carbon generation capacity. By combining American technology, Japanese and Korean industrial strength, and European development capabilities and supply chains, we are building the foundations of a long-term nuclear strategic program designed to strengthen Europe’s energy security, strategic autonomy and industrial competitiveness.”

The BWRX-300 is 300 MW small modular reactor developed by GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy and Hitachi GE Vernova Nuclear Energy, built on decades of real-world boiling water reactor operating experience and innovation. Its simplified, standardized design is intended to support repeatable deployment and efficient project delivery. With the first unit already under construction in Canada, the BWRX-300 is well positioned to support Europe’s nuclear expansion by strengthening energy security and delivering reliable, carbon-free power at scale.

SGE is advancing BWRX-300 deployment across several European markets. In Poland, Decisions in Principle have been issued for 26 BWRX-300 reactors, with the current development focus on three sites with the potential to host the first 14 units. In the United Kingdom, SGE is advancing a 4.2 GW fleet of 14 BWRX-300 reactors across three multi-unit sites, with its proposal progressing to the Preliminary Regulatory Assessment Deep Dive led by Great British Energy – Nuclear. The company is also pursuing further opportunities across Central and Eastern Europe as part of its strategy to build a cross-border BWRX-300 fleet supporting European energy security, industrial resilience and the long-term supply of reliable, clean energy.

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About SGE

SGE is a European small modular reactor (SMR) development platform, established in 2019 and headquartered in Warsaw. The company is a co-investor in a standardized project based on the world’s most advanced commercially available SMR technology – the BWRX-300 reactor, developed by GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy. By combining proven technology with an innovative business model, SGE has become a leading SMR project developer in Europe. The company is currently developing partnerships and projects in over half a dozen European countries. Its flagship program is being implemented in Poland in collaboration with global energy leader ORLEN, with work underway at three sites and the first unit expected to be commissioned in 2032. In the United Kingdom, SGE is advancing a 4.2 GW fleet of fourteen BWRX-300 reactors across three multi-unit sites. The proposal has progressed to the Preliminary Regulatory Assessment Deep Dive led by Great British Energy – Nuclear, with the first site planned to host six units and initial commercial operation targeted for 2034.

About Samsung C&T

Samsung C&T’s Engineering & Construction Group has more than 40 years of engineering and construction experience operating throughout the world. The group spans commercial and residential buildings, civil infrastructure and plant construction. Its landmark projects include Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, the ongoing Riyadh Metro Project in Saudi Arabia, the Qurayyah 4,000 MW CCPP Project, and the ongoing Qatar 2,000 MW Solar Power Project. In the nuclear energy sector, the company has successfully delivered 12 GW across 10 units, including the 5.6 GW Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the UAE. It has recently undertaken the Nuclear Power Plant refurbishment project and Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), demonstrating its global competitiveness in large-scale reactor and SMR technologies, and solidifying its expertise across all areas of the nuclear industry.

About Hitachi

Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT(Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi aims to be a global leader in continuously transforming social infrastructure through digital, contributing to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance.

Hitachi operates worldwide across four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries – as well as a Strategic SIB Business Unit focused on new growth areas. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi creates value by combining data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2025 (ended March 31, 2026) totaled 10,586.7 billion yen, with 606 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 290,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com.

Gerar energia confiável na floresta amazônica, um dos locais mais remotos do mundo, exige mais do que simplesmente erguer torres e painéis. A energia eólica e solar não produzem eletricidade 24 horas por dia, 7 dias por semana, então os operadores da rede elétrica precisam constantemente fazer ajustes para manter um fluxo de energia constante e estável. Superar esses desafios é exatamente o objetivo para o qual a nova usina termelétrica Azulão I, no Brasil, foi construída.

Building reliable power in the Amazon rainforest, one of the world’s most remote locations, takes more than just erecting towers and panels. Wind and solar don’t produce electricity 24/7, so grid operators are constantly juggling to maintain a steady, stable flow of energy. Overcoming those challenges is exactly what the new Azulão I thermal power plant in Brazil was built to do.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (September 16, 2026) – Blue Energy has submitted the first part of its construction permit application to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for the first BWRX-300 small modular reactor planned for its gas-plus-nuclear project at the Port of Victoria, Texas.

The submission represents another important step toward deployment of a fleet of BWRX-300 reactors in the United States. It follows the Tennessee Valley Authority’s construction permit application for a BWRX-300 at the Clinch River site in Tennessee, where the NRC review is approaching a decision.

“Blue Energy’s progress through the NRC process is another important step toward deploying the BWRX-300 in the United States,” said Jason Cooper, CEO, GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy. “This is what fleet deployment looks like: projects advancing on common technology, licensing work and supply chain capabilities, allowing us to apply lessons from one project to the next. With Blue Energy moving forward and the first U.S. BWRX-300 construction permit approaching a decision at Clinch River, we are seeing the foundations of a BWRX-300 fleet take shape in the United States.”

Blue Energy’s proposed project in Victoria, Texas, is expected to combine GE Vernova 7HA.02 gas turbines with BWRX-300 small modular reactors as part of the company’s gas-plus-nuclear development model. Blue Energy selected the BWRX-300 earlier this year and has been working with GVH to advance engineering and licensing activities for the project.

“This filing is an important step in turning our vision for repeatable, scalable, rapidly-built new nuclear into a real project,” said Jake Jurewicz, CEO and co-founder of Blue Energy. “Our team has moved from technology selection to the NRC construction permitting process in a matter of months, and we are proud of the progress we are making with GE Vernova. We believe combining Blue Energy’s approach to project development and construction with the BWRX-300 can create a faster, more repeatable path to deploying new nuclear power in the United States.”

Blue Energy is pursuing a phased approach to its construction permit application. The company expects to submit the remaining portion of the application in 2027 after they complete the NRC-mandated one calendar year of site-specific data collection.

GVH is supporting Blue Energy with technical information and engineering work related to the BWRX-300. The companies announced a project acceleration agreement in April 2026 to advance deployment of BWRX-300 small modular reactors and GE Vernova gas turbines at the Texas project.

The Blue Energy milestone comes as BWRX-300 deployment continues to advance in North America. Ontario Power Generation is constructing the first BWRX-300 at its Darlington New Nuclear Project in Ontario, Canada, while TVA is progressing licensing and development work for a BWRX-300 at Clinch River in Tennessee.

These projects are establishing the licensing, engineering, manufacturing and supply chain foundation needed to support repeat deployment of the BWRX-300 in the United States and internationally.

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São Paulo, 14 de setembro de 2026 - A SPIC Brasil, operadora da Usina Hidrelétrica (UHE) São Simão, localizada na divisa entre Goiás e Minas Gerais, e a GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV) anunciaram hoje a conclusão bem-sucedida da modernização da Unidade Geradora (UG) 3. Esta é a terceira unidade, de um total de seis, a passar por renovação completa. Este marco foi alcançado em 10,3 meses, um prazo menor que o registrado nas unidades anteriores e abaixo do limite regulamentar de 12 meses estabelecido pelo Operador Nacional do Sistema (ONS) e pela Agência Nacional de Energia Elétrica (Aneel).

A modernização da usina de 1.710 MW, que fornece energia para aproximadamente 6 milhões de residências, está sendo executada por um consórcio liderado pela GE Vernova e que conta com a participação da Powerchina, encarregada do fornecimento dos sistemas hidromecânicos, SDSC e BOP elétricos e mecânicos. Ao integrar engenharia especializada, tecnologia proprietária e um foco unificado na excelência operacional, o projeto ajuda a garantir que a usina operará com confiabilidade superior pelos próximos 30 anos.

Execução Técnica e Sinergia Operacional

O projeto envolveu desafios logísticos e de engenharia extremamente complexos. Somente a fase de desmontagem, necessária para iniciar a modernização, levou aproximadamente três meses. Durante o processo, as equipes movimentaram estruturas gigantescas, manuseando peças com peso de até 410 toneladas e incluindo a operação de um portão de vagão com 12 metros de altura.

Com a entrega da UG3, o cronograma está progredindo e a equipe já está se preparando para a paralisação da UG1, que será a quarta unidade geradora da lista a iniciar o seu ciclo de modernização. 

“As lições aprendidas durante as modernizações das unidades geradoras anteriores nos permitiram aplicar na prática a melhoria contínua, que é uma das premissas da nossa companhia. Além disso, estamos capturando sinergias com o projeto de ampliação da usina, a futura UG7. Tudo está muito bem conectado. Mesmo com equipes distintas dedicadas a cada um dos projetos, operamos com processos similares, compartilhamos recursos e mantemos muita colaboração para assegurar a excelência e a segurança de ambas as obras”, destaca Adriana Waltrick, CEO da SPIC Brasil.

A GE Vernova gerencia todo o processo de engenharia, integração, instalação e comissionamento dos sistemas principais da usina, incluindo turbinas, geradores e equipamentos auxiliares.

"A UHE São Simão é um ativo fundamental para a energia do país. Concluir esta etapa desafiadora, bem abaixo do prazo médio de mercado, reforça a capacidade técnica do nosso time. Esta colaboração de sucesso com a SPIC Brasil e nosso consorciado, aplicando lições aprendidas e utilizando a experiencia da GE Vernova em projetos de modernização, demonstra como a reforma eficiente de usinas existentes é, hoje, uma das formas mais inteligentes e competitivas de apoiar a segurança energética nacional e atualizar a infraestrutura do setor elétrico”, afirmou Cláudio Trejger, CEO de Hydro Power da GE Vernova América Latina.

Escopo do Projeto e Investimento Estratégico

O robusto programa de modernização é impulsionado por um investimento superior a R$ 1,2 bilhão distribuído ao longo de dez anos. A iniciativa visa aumentar a eficiência, a confiabilidade e a segurança da UHE São Simão, ajudando a garantir sua excelência operacional por mais três décadas. 

O projeto completo para as seis unidades tem previsão de conclusão para 2029 e está estruturado em sete grandes pacotes, que vão desde a substituição de transformadores e a reforma das pontes rolantes até a completa transição dos sistemas de controle – que passarão de uma arquitetura analógica para uma 100% digital.

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Sobre a SPIC Brasil

A SPIC Brasil investe na geração de energia segura com foco em renováveis e respeito pelas comunidades onde atua, contribuindo para a transição energética e potencializando a energia do país. Com 5,6 GW em ativos no Brasil (considerando a capacidade instalada total de cada um), opera a Usina Hidrelétrica São Simão, na divisa entre Minas Gerais e Goiás; os parques eólicos Millennium e Vale dos Ventos, na Paraíba; e detém participação de 70% nos Complexos Solares Marangatu (PI), Panati (CE) e Luiz Gonzaga (PE). Além disso, a companhia está construindo os complexos eólicos Paraíso Farol e Pedra de Amolar em Touros (RN), e é acionista do maior complexo de gás natural da América Latina, GNA (Gás Natural Açu), em São João da Barra (RJ). Para mais informações, consulte no site o Relatório Anual de Sustentabilidade da SPIC Brasil. A empresa faz parte do Grupo SPIC, presente em 47 países, com mais de 130 mil funcionários, 292 GW de capacidade instalada e investimento constante em renováveis, sendo a maior geradora de energia solar e a segunda maior de energia eólica no mundo.

Sobre a GE Vernova

A GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) é uma empresa global de energia criada com um propósito específico e que inclui os segmento de Power, Electrification e Wind, que contamcom o apoio de seus negócios aceleradores. Com mais de 130 anos de experiência em enfrentar os desafios globais, a GE Vernova está em uma posição única para liderar a transição energética ao continuara eletrificar o mundo e, simultaneamente, trabalhar para descarbonizá-lo. A GE Vernova ajuda seus clientes a impulsionar economias e fornecer a eletricidade essencial para a saúde, segurança e melhoria da qualidade de vida. A GE Vernova está sediada em Cambridge, Massachusetts, EUA, e conta com aproximadamente 85.000 funcionários em cerca de 100 países ao redor do mundo. Guiada pelo propósito da empresa, "A Energia para Transformar o Mundo", a tecnologia da GE Vernova contribui para um futuro energético mais acessível, confiável, sustentável e seguro. Saiba mais: GE Vernova e LinkedIn. 

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