Invisible but vital, oxygen flows through water like a lifeline, sustaining aquatic life from the tiniest plankton to the largest fish and maintaining the delicate balance of ecosystems. However, this critical resource is not guaranteed. Oxygen levels in water can decline because of such factors as warming temperatures, increased salinity, stagnation, excess minerals like iron, and agricultural or industrial exploitation.

Greenville, SC (January 15, 2025) – GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) announced today the completion of the validation test campaign for its advanced Dry Low NOx (DLN) hydrogen combustion technology for B- and E-class gas turbines. The test campaign conducted at GE Vernova’s Global Technology Center in Greenville, South Carolina, demonstrated successful operation on natural gas and hydrogen blends and on 100% hydrogen with dry emissions below 25ppm NOx. GE Vernova currently plans to make the new DLN system available for new and existing B- and E- gas turbines as early as 2026.

GE Vernova is a world leader in gas turbine fuel flexibility, including over 120 gas turbines that have the capacity to operate or are currently operating on fuels that contain hydrogen, producing more than 530 Terawatt-hours of electricity over 8.5 million hours. This technology milestone announcement underscores GE Vernova’s continuous commitment to reduce the carbon emissions of its gas turbine generation fleet.

“We are proud to celebrate this technological advancement aiming to enable the decarbonization of our B- and E-Class fleet across the world,” said Jeremee Wetherby, Carbon Solutions leader, GE Vernova. “Developing a DLN combustion system able to burn 100% hydrogen safely and reliably is an engineering challenge. One of the ways hydrogen fuel differs from natural gas is that it burns much faster. Its flame speed is roughly eight times higher and presents risk of flashback. Through the test campaign, the GE Vernova team demonstrated very robust operation for the new DLN technology, without flash- back across a range of loads and fuel from pure natural gas to 100% hydrogen.”

Combustion dynamics or noise can be a challenge as well with hydrogen operation. The prototype performed very well in that category with relatively low levels even when operating on pure hydrogen. Test results also indicate that the technology can deliver higher availability and longer maintenance intervals comparable to current DLN combustors operating on natural gas. This is of particular importance for industrial customers who depend on gas turbines to power their operations reliably.

A new micromixer-based fuel air pre-mixer is foundational to the prototype combustor capability. GE Vernova’s research on micromixer technology started in 2005 as part of collaboration with the US Department of Energy. Micromixer-based fuel premixers have been part of the product portfolio for over 7 years notably on GE Vernova’s H Class gas turbine fleet. Recent research conducted at GE Vernova’s Advanced Research Center in NY and at the Global Technology Center in Greenville, SC focused on improving micromixer and axial fuel staging for hydrogen capability. This research culminated with the construction of a full size 6B DLN combustor prototype and testing in full scale conditions (pressure, flow, temperature) in the combustion test facility in Greenville, SC.

GE Vernova’s industrial gas turbines (B- and E-Class) are highly robust fleets, with an installed base of approximately 2800 units around the world powering industrial processes and operations around the clock. Hydrogen combustor options already exist today with ratings up to 100% hydrogen, however existing combustors use a diluent like water to manage emissions. The new H₂ DLN combustor technology is expected to present several benefits versus the existing systems:

• Eliminated use of water or other diluent
• Increased efficiency: 4 to 7% improvement in combined cycle heat rate
• Improved availability and longer maintenance intervals
• Reduced NOx emissions

“Through successful tests GE Vernova validated this new 100% hydrogen capable combustion technology, aiming to provide our B- and E-class industrial gas turbines owners with the maximum flexible operability range on natural gas, hydrogen or blends of both without the use of diluent like water for emissions abatement,” concluded Jeremee Wetherby.

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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.

Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China (January 9, 2025) - GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV) and Harbin Electric today announced that Chinese state-owned power utility Shenzhen Energy Group Corporation Co., Ltd.‘s Guangming power plant has achieved the start of operation in Shenzhen Guangming, a district of Guangdong province in China. Powered by three GE Vernova 9HA.01 gas turbines, Guangming plant is expected to deliver up to 2 gigawatts (GW) of electricity to the most populous province in the country, with a population of approximately 127 million.

China aims to achieve a carbon emissions peak by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. Driven by these goals, the country is committed to reduce coal’s share of its energy mix and expedite the building of highly efficient gas-powered combined cycle plants, like Guangming power plant. This project is also aligned to local government policy reform in the Greater Bay Area focused on the coal-to-gas energy transition.

GE Vernova has collaborated with Shenzhen Energy Group for two decades, and both are committed to addressing the growing electricity needs while building a lower-carbon, more efficient and safer energy system in Guangdong. GE Vernova H-Class gas turbines not only have the ability to generate significant electrical output in a flexible and efficient way, but also help to ensure reliability of supply. This is crucial for the population of Guangdong province.

“Natural gas-fired generators have the lowest CO2 emissions of all fossil power generation fuels—and are ideal for countries like China where the need to transition from coal at scale while retaining reliability of supply is paramount,” said Xu Xin, President of GE Vernova Gas Power China Services. “We are excited to work together with Harbin Electric and bring our advanced HA technology, which offers among the lowest carbon emissions per amount of fossil fuel in the industry, to give power plant operators, like Shenzen Energy Group, the ability to use fossil fuels more efficiently and lower carbon emissions compared to older coal power plants.”

To further advance on the path towards decarbonization utilizing gas power, GE Vernova 9HA.01 gas turbine has the capability to burn up to 50% by volume of hydrogen when blended with natural gas—offering a pathway for even lower carbon emitting operations.

For this project, Harbin Electric provided steam turbines and generators, and the gas turbines were provided by the Joint Venture called General Harbin Electric Gas Turbine (Qinhuangdao) Co., Ltd (“Joint Venture”), which was formed in 2019 between GE Vernova and Harbin Electric as a joint effort to focus on heavy duty gas turbine localization, aiming to deliver more efficient and reliable support for China natural gas power plants.

Operating in China for over 40 years, GE Vernova has been delivering innovative products and services that create significant value for its gas power generation customers, helping power plant operators to tackle the energy transition challenge. GE Vernova Gas Power serves more than 110 customers and more than 240 gas turbines in China, with an installed power capacity of 50 gigawatts (GW). To date, GE Vernova has secured six HA projects with 13 9HA gas turbines in China, delivering a total capacity of nearly 10 GW.

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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.

Forward Looking Statements
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GE Vernova and Harbin Electric
GE Vernova’s Gas Power has continuously deepened its cooperation with its local partner, establishing a strategic partnership with Harbin Electric. The two companies established Qinhuangdao Energy Service Center in 2004, focusing on the maintenance and services of heavy-duty gas turbines hot gas path components. From 2017, GE Vernova entered this strategic partnership to build a gas turbine manufacturing joint venture in Qinhuangdao. GE Vernova has long operated with a commitment to a comprehensive localization structure that effectively increases its responsiveness to customer needs and reduces the cost of new units and services.

Singapore has always been synonymous with progress. Upon becoming independent in 1965, the Asian island nation adopted “Majulah Singapura,” the Malay for “Onward Singapore,” as its motto and national anthem.

SINGAPORE (January 6, 2025) - GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV), with support from the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), today announced plans to invest USD$20 million to introduce development of next-generation repair capabilities and technologies for GE Vernova’s High Efficiency, Air-Cooled (HA) gas turbines at its Advanced Manufacturing Repair Technology (AMRT) Center located at the Global Repair Service Center in Singapore. This investment follows GE Vernova’s 2019 announcement to invest up to USD$60 million over 10 years to make the Global Repair Service Center in Singapore a world leader in power generation technology development, implementation and repairs. This commitment is designed to strengthen current HA repair capacity in the region through the introduction and development of repair capabilities and innovative robotic technologies leveraging AI, the implementation of lean methodologies and the hiring of over 100 technical roles in the next five years.

The announcement was unveiled during a signing ceremony for an agreement between GE Repair Solutions Singapore Pte. Ltd. a wholly owned subsidiary of GE Vernova, with EDB and GE Vernova’s leadership attending, including Scott Strazik, GE Vernova’s CEO, and Png Cheong Boon, EDB Chairman, and Cindy Koh, EDB Executive Vice President.

Gas is going to play an incredibly important role this decade and our gas turbine installed base is growing rapidly in Asia. A dollar invested in gas isn't a dollar invested in carbon forever as GE Vernova’s gas power technology is engineered to support the path towards decarbonization adopting pre- or post-combustions solutions.

“With today’s commitment and EDB’s support, our Global Repair Service Center in Singapore is set to become a beacon of innovation in repair capabilities by introducing new and groundbreaking technologies to meet our customer’s needs. We believe that the Singapore-GE Vernova collaboration will lead to another important building block of success for the long-term future of Singapore and the region with more innovative gas turbine repair technology,” said Ramesh Singaram, President and CEO, Asia at GE Vernova’s Gas Power. “Owners of HA gas turbines in the region will benefit from improvements to lead time and delivery of repair components in support of their outage needs. As Asia’s population and power demands continue to grow, GE Vernova intends to expand our capabilities to better support HA repair capabilities in the region with this facility.”

Currently over one-third of GE Vernova’s HA gas turbines are located in or are on order for the region. Asia’s projected continued growth trajectory also means the percentage of HA turbines in the region is expected to grow.

GE Vernova’s H-Class Combined Cycle power plant is engineered to support the path towards decarbonization of gas power. It is the most responsive and flexible in the industry enabling grid operators to dispatch power quickly and a great complement to intermittent renewables sources. Currently, the HA gas turbines have the capability to burn up to 50% by volume of hydrogen when blended with natural gas, with a technology roadmap to achieve 100% hydrogen in this platform in the next decade.

“We welcome GE Vernova’s investment to introduce repair capabilities for new generations of gas turbines and technologies in advanced robotics at its Singapore facility, which is one of its top-performing repair centers globally,” said Cindy Koh, Executive Vice President, EDB. “This reflects the capabilities of our advanced manufacturing ecosystem in supporting companies in new product introduction and manufacturing process development. Singapore continues to invest in innovation so we can be a strong partner for companies in advanced manufacturing.”

The facility is now one of GE Vernova’s largest gas turbine repair facilities globally with special capability for HA gas turbines. GE Vernova’s world-class manufacturing and services facility in Greenville will continue to represent the company’s largest gas turbine manufacturing plant and the HA Repairs Center of Excellence for the Americas Region, with the most powerful off-grid gas turbine validation facility in the world.

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Signing ceremony picture (left to right):
EDB Officials: Stanley Toh, Senior Associate, Mobility & Industrial Solutions (M&I), EDB; Teo Yi Yun, Senior Manager, M&I, EDB; Lim Tse Yong, SVP & Head, (M&I), EDB; Cindy Koh, Executive VP Advanced Manufacturing, EDB; Png Cheong Boon, Chairman, EDB; GE Vernova officials: Scott Strazik, CEO, GE Vernova; Ramesh Singaram, President & CEO, Gas Power Asia, GE Vernova; Zoltan Horvath, Global Supply Chain Development Leader, Gas Power, GE Vernova; Dominic Ang, Executive Plant Director, GRSS, GE Vernova; Venkat Kannan, President Commercial, APAC & China, Gas Power Asia, GE Vernova.

SANTO DOMINGO, REPUBLICA DOMINICANA (16 de diciembre de 2024) - GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) anunció hoy que ha conseguido un pedido para suministrar sus equipos de generación de energía de ciclo combinado a gas natural Clase H para la central eléctrica de 470 megavatios (MW) de Generadora San Felipe Limited (GSF) en Punta Caucedo, Boca Chica, República Dominicana. Este proyecto supone el primer pedido de turbinas de gas Clase H de GE Vernova en el Caribe. Contribuirá a la implementación de las ambiciones climáticas y los objetivos de desarrollo sostenible de República Dominicana, apoyando la rápida expansión de las energías renovables a través de su perfil de potencia despachable.

El país caribeño, una de las economías de más rápido crecimiento de América Latina, ha conseguido en los últimos años sustituir la mayor parte de su capacidad de generación de electricidad a partir de petróleo por gas natural. El gas natural representa casi la mitad de toda la energía generada en la República Dominicana y desempeña un papel crucial en la transición energética del país, ya que apoya y complementa la expansión de las fuentes renovables. Las centrales de ciclo combinado de gas natural son las que menos emiten, ya sea en términos de CO2, SOx, NOx, partículas o mercurio.

“Nuestra nueva planta, alimentada por la tecnología altamente eficiente Clase H de GE Vernova, apoyará nuestros esfuerzos para suministrar electricidad menos intensiva en carbono y más confiable, lo cual es fundamental para el crecimiento de la productividad del país, y el bienestar de las personas”, dijo Antonio Ramírez, Director General de Generadora San Felipe. “Confiamos en la sólida reputación de la tecnología HA y recurrimos a GE Vernova, líder en innovación en el camino hacia la descarbonización, basándonos en una larga colaboración entre nuestras dos empresas”.

La nueva central eléctrica de San Felipe cuenta con un bloque generador multieje, equipado con una turbina de gas GE Vernova 7HA.02 acoplada a un generador H65, una turbina de vapor STF-A650 acoplada a un generador H35, un generador de vapor de recuperación de calor (HRSG) de triple presión con recalentamiento y un condensador.

“El desarrollo de la central eléctrica de San Felipe es un proyecto muy ambicioso, y estamos orgullosos de apoyarlo”, dijo Dave Ross, Presidente del negocio Gas Power de GE Vernova en la región de las Américas. “Una vez terminada, se espera que la central sea una de las más eficientes del Caribe y pueda configurarse con sistemas de captura de carbono tras la combustión para reducir significativamente las emisiones de dióxido de carbono. Además, nuestra turbina de gas GE Vernova HA es altamente flexible en cuanto al combustible y capaz de operar con una variedad de combustibles, incluyendo mezclas de hidrógeno y gas natural para ofrecer múltiples vías para reducir las emisiones de carbono y trabajar hacia operaciones cercanas a cero en la próxima década”.

Con el mayor número de unidades de la Clase H en funcionamiento comercial, las turbinas de gas HA de GE Vernova han acumulado más de 2,5 millones de horas de funcionamiento comercial y siguen siendo la flota de más rápido crecimiento en el segmento de turbinas de gas pesadas de la Clase H. El parque cuenta con una capacidad instalada de más de 53 gigavatios (GW) de potencia, el equivalente a la capacidad necesaria para abastecer a casi 40 millones de hogares estadounidenses. Las turbinas de gas de HA pueden ahorrar más de 3,3 toneladas de emisiones de CO2 al año, por unidad, en comparación con una central de carbón del mismo tamaño. Esto equivale a retirar 680.000 coches de la carretera por cada unidad de HA desplegada.

Está previsto que la central eléctrica de San Felipe, construida por la empresa española de ingeniería, compras y construcción (EPC) TSK Electrónica y Electricidad S.A. (Grupo TSK), empiece a funcionar en 2027. La planta está situada junto a la terminal de GNL de AES/ENADOM, con una capacidad total de almacenamiento de GNL de 250.000 m3.

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Acerca de GE Vernova

GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV) es una compañía energética global que incluye los segmentos de Energía, Eólica y Electrificación y está apoyada por sus negocios aceleradores. Basándose en más de 130 años de experiencia afrontando los retos del mundo, GE Vernova se encuentra en una posición única para ayudar a liderar la transición energética continuando con la electrificación del mundo y trabajando simultáneamente para descarbonizarlo. GE Vernova ayuda a sus clientes a alimentar las economías y suministrar electricidad que es vital para la salud, la seguridad y la mejora de la calidad de vida. GE Vernova tiene su sede en Cambridge, Massachusetts, EE.UU., y cuenta con más de 75.000 empleados en más de 100 países de todo el mundo. Apoyada por el propósito de la compañía, The Energy to Change the World, la tecnología de GE Vernova ayuda a ofrecer un futuro energético más asequible, fiable, sostenible y seguro.

El negocio de Gas Power de GE Vernova diseña tecnologías y servicios avanzados y eficientes que funcionan con gas natural, junto con soluciones de descarbonización que tienen como objetivo ayudar a electrificar un futuro con menos carbono. Es líder mundial en turbinas de gas y tecnologías y servicios para centrales eléctricas de gas, con la mayor base instalada del sector, aproximadamente 7.000 turbinas de gas.

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ATLANTA, GA (December 16, 2024) - GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) today announced it has secured an order to provide its H-Class natural gas-fired combined cycle power generation equipment for Generadora San Felipe Limited (GSF)’s Sant Felipe 470 megawatts (MW) plant power station in Punta Caucedo, Boca Chica, Dominican Republic. This project marks GE Vernova’s first H-Class gas turbine order in the Caribbean. It will contribute to the implementation of Dominican Republic’s climate ambitions and sustainable development goals by supporting the rapid expansion of renewable energy through its dispatchable power profile.

The Caribbean country, one of the fastest growing economies in Latin America, has in recent years managed to switch most of its oil-fired generation capacity to natural gas. Natural gas accounts for nearly half of all energy generated in the Dominican Republic and plays a crucial role in the country’s energy transition, as it supports and complements the expansion of renewable sources. Natural gas-fired combined cycle power plants are the lowest emitting fossil fuel power plants, whether measured based on CO2, SOx, NOx, particulate matter, or mercury.

“Our new plant, powered by GE Vernova’s highly efficient H-Class technology, will support our efforts to deliver less carbon-intensive and more reliable electricity, which is fundamental for the country’s productivity growth, and people’s wellbeing” said Antonio Ramirez, General Manager of Generadora San Felipe. “We trusted the solid reputation of HA technology and turned to GE Vernova, an innovation leader in the path towards decarbonization, based on a longtime collaboration between our two companies.”

The new San Felipe power plant features one multi-shaft generating block, equipped with GE Vernova 7HA.02 gas turbine coupled to an H65 generator, an STF-A650 steam turbine coupled to an H35 generator, a triple pressure with reheat Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG), and a condenser.

“The development of San Felipe power plant is a very ambitious project, and we are proud to support it,” said Dave Ross, President of GE Vernova’s Gas Power in the Americas region. “Once completed, the power plant is expected to be among the most efficient power plant in the Caribbean and can be configured with post-combustion carbon capture systems to significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions. In addition, our GE Vernova HA gas turbine is highly fuel flexible and able to operate on a variety of fuels, including blends of hydrogen and natural gas to offer multiple pathways to reduce carbon emissions and work towards near-zero operations in the next decade.”

With the highest number of H-Class units achieving commercial operation, GE Vernova’s HA gas turbines have accumulated more than 2.5 million commercial operating hours continuing to be the fastest growing fleet in the heavy-duty gas turbine H-Class segment. The fleet boasts an installed capacity of more than 53 gigawatts (GW) of power, the equivalent capacity needed to power nearly 40 million American homes. HA gas turbines can save over 3.3 metric tonnes of CO2 emissions per year, per unit compared to an average coal-fired plant of the same size. This is equivalent to removing 680,000 cars off the road for every HA unit deployed.

San Felipe power plant, built by the Spanish engineering procurement construction (EPC) company TSK Electrónica y Electricidad S.A. (Grupo TSK), is expected to start its operation in 2027.  The plant is located next to AES/ENADOM LNG terminal, with a total storage capacity of LNG of 250,000 m3.

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Notes to editors

Financial Editors:  Please note this order was booked in the second quarter of 2024.

Forward Looking Statements

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About GE Vernova

GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV) is purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification segments and is supported by its accelerator businesses. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world’s challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. GE Vernova is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., with more than 75,000 employees across 100+ countries around the world. Supported by the Company’s purpose, The Energy to Change the World, GE Vernova technology helps deliver a more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy future. 
GE Vernova’s Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. It is a global leader in gas turbines and gas power plant technologies and services with the industry’s largest installed base of approximately 7,000 gas turbines. Learn more: GE Vernova and LinkedIn.

Em novembro deste ano, a matriz elétrica brasileira atingiu o marco de mais de 228 GW em capacidade instalada, sendo uma das maiores e mais diversificadas globalmente. A participação de fontes de energia renováveis ​​como hidrelétrica, eólica, solar e biomassa, respondem por mais de 90% do total, fazendo do Brasil o país do G20 que possui a matriz elétrica com maior uso de energias renováveis, de acordo com estudo da Ember Climate. 

Essa realidade é bastante favorável para o país, principalmente no contexto da transição energética, que almeja ajudar no combate às alterações climáticas resultantes do aquecimento global. Uma das maneiras de limitar esse aquecimento é justamente por meio da descarbonização, ponto fundamental da transição.

No Brasil, o setor de energia não é o principal emissor de carbono. De acordo com um estudo da Empresa de Pesquisa Energética (EPE), em 2022, estima-se que a produção e o uso de energia tenham correspondido a apenas 24% das emissões brasileiras de gases de efeito estufa (GEE), número explicado pela matriz energética diversificada e com ampla participação de fontes renováveis. Contudo, a descarbonização do setor elétrico é chave tanto para reduzir ainda mais sua participação direta nas emissões, quanto para apoiar os demais setores que precisam de eletrificação e descarbonização, como o setor de transporte, unindo esforços para ajudar a combater o aquecimento global.

Diante disso, o crescimento de fontes como a eólica e a solar segue como um dos principais pilares da descarbonização, inserindo ainda mais energia renováve na matriz que apoiará as demandas por uma eletrificação eficiente e sustentável. Há algumas décadas, essas fontes – até então consideradas alternativas – ainda não figuravam nas estatísticas de geração de energia com os primeiros projetos sendo iniciados apenas no final dos anos 2000. Hoje, a realidade é bem diferente, e essas mesmas fontes já respondem por mais de 20% da matriz elétrica brasileira, número que deve chegar aos 23% em 2028, segundo a projeção do Operador Nacional do Sistema (ONS).

INTEGRAÇÃO É CHAVE PARA A DESCARBONIZAÇÃO

Espera-se que o crescimento da geração eólica e solar continue especialmente considerando os objetivos da transição energética. Contudo, esse crescimento vem acompanhado de grandes desafios, dada a intermitência característica dessas fontes, por exemplo, considerando que há períodos nos quais os ventos não estão soprando com todo seu potencial e o sol deixa de incidir sobre os parques solares.

Para equilibrar o sistema, outras fontes entram em ação e destacam a importância de seu papel ao complementar a rede elétrica conforme a demanda, fornecendo energia despachável. Uma dessas fontes é a hidráulica, que detém a maior participação na matriz elétrica do país, sendo sua principal fonte de energia renovável há décadas e uma grande aliada da transição energética. Cláudio Trejger, CEO da unidade de Hydro Power para a América Latina, alerta para o fato de que as usinas hidrelétricas brasileiras estão operando há décadas e é fundamental investir também na modernização delas. Esse tipo de serviço ajuda a prolongar a vida útil desses ativos, melhorando a eficiência e otimizando a utilização do recurso hídrico disponível para atender à demanda de eletricidade no país. “Existe uma grande oportunidade para aumentar a potência em várias usinas, porém as geradoras não têm explorado esta possibilidade, pois aguardam a revisão das regras vigentes. A modernização ajuda a aumentar a eficiência e tornar a usina estar disponível por mais tempo, oferecendo maior segurança ao fornecimento de energia. Para isso, nossos times trabalham integrando serviços e tecnologias para otimizar as operações de hidrelétricas como no caso da maior atualização tecnológica da Itaipu Binacional (segunda maior usina hidrelétrica do mundo), e do projeto de modernização da Usina Hidrelétrica de São Simão. Também gostaria de destacar a possibilidade de implantar Usinas Reversíveis, tecnologia oferecida pela GE Vernova, e que pode assumir um importante papel no programa de transição energética do país”, disse Cláudio.

Outra fonte que também tem a capacidade necessária de despacho para complementar as fontes intermitentes e apoiar a atuação da fonte hidráulica, em especial quando o país enfrenta crises hídricas, é o gás natural. Daniel Meniuk, VP de Serviços para América Latina para Gas Power, afirma que “no Brasil, as termelétricas modernas a gás natural, como as usinas do Complexo Azulão e Porto de Sergipe I, fazem a diferença ao ajudar a complementar e a manter nossa rede estável, oferecendo energia segura, confiável e cada dia mais sustentável dada a melhoria constante da tecnologia utilizada." Segundo ele, além de fornecer uma fonte confiável e complementar à geração renovável, as emissões de turbinas a gás podem ser ainda mais reduzidas no futuro usando hidrogênio como combustível e tecnologias de captura de carbono. "No portfólio da GE Vernova, já temos turbinas a gás natural capazes de queimar hidrogênio, de acordo com a demanda do cliente e a infraestrutura da planta. Um exemplo disso ocorre na planta DeBary da Duke Energy, que deve se tornar uma das primeiras usinas de energia em operação comercial a produzir, armazenar e queimar 100% por volume de hidrogênio verde para aplicações relacionadas aos picos de energia", conclui.

MAIS QUE UMA GERAÇAO EFICIENTE, ESTABILIDADE NA ENTREGA

Se a integração de diferentes fontes precisa ser muito bem orquestrada para permitir o crescimento sustentável das fontes renováveis sem prejudicar o abastecimento de energia, gerenciar a qualidade da operação da rede, com foco na estabilidade e segurança da rede elétrica, também é fundamental.

“A rede elétrica é uma das invenções humanas mais complexas que existem. E quando a gente tem mais eólica e solar entrando, a gente tem flutuações de rede e, consequentemente na qualidade da energia que está sendo entregue em todo o país. Por isso, essa rede tem que ser monitorada e condicionada”, afirma Renato Yabiku, CTO para América Latina na unidade de Power Conversion. “A GE Vernova traz um portfólio completo de soluções (hardwares e softwares), desde a geração até a parte de estabilização, seja por meio de programas de orquestração da rede. Como exemplo, destaco os compensadores síncronos, equipamentos que servem justamente para aumentar a capacidade e a estabilidade do Sistema Interligado Nacional (SIN), oferecendo maior qualidade e segurança à transmissão de energia elétrica mesmo em condições adversas. Essa tecnologia ajuda a evitar interrupções e apagões e complementa outras como o STATCOM,  que é uma espécie de inversor conectado à rede para dar potência de forma reativa, contribuindo para a estabilização”, explica.

Nesse sentido, Sergio Binda, Líder de Grid Automation para a GE Vernova na América Latina, reforça que a empresa também possui soluções digitais e integradas com poder de computação aumentada, desenvolvidas para gerenciar a rede, visando maior segurança, confiabilidade, capacidade e resiliência na transmissão de energia. “Quando pensamos em uma solução para a rede, inclusive visando a estabilização, existem tecnologias para dar respostas a eventos como uma falha ou um curto-circuito. Esses pacotes de software, como o GridOS e GridBeats, por exemplo, oferecem modelos adequados para cada um dos equipamentos”, afirma. Binda ainda destaca que essas soluções próprias trazem mais valor e uma resposta mais assertiva e segura para aqueles que geram energia e operam o sistema.

DE OLHO NO FUTURO: INTEGRAÇÃO E NOVAS TECNOLOGIAS

Com base em mais de 130 anos de experiência e um portfólio completo de soluções em geração, transmissão, armazenamento de energia, além de softwares e outras tecnologias digitais focadas em eletrificação e descarbonização, a GE Vernova está posicionada de forma única para acelerar a transição energética. Atualmente, sua base tecnológica instalada ajuda a gerar cerca de um quarto da energia no mundo, posicionando a empresa como líder em toda a cadeia de valor da indústria de energia.

De olho no futuro e ciente da importância de desenvolver novas tecnologias que acompanhem a demanda do planeta por energia confiável, acessível e sustentável, a empresa investe aproximadamente US$ 1 bilhão anualmente em Pesquisa & Desenvolvimento. Além disso, trabalha para que a atuação das diferentes áreas da empresa sob os segmentos de Power, Wind e Electrification, facilitem a integração de tecnologias para solucionar os desafios do setor elétrico no Brasil e ao redor do mundo, contribuindo de forma decisiva para a transição energética global.

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Recentemente, Daniel Meniuk (VP de Serviços para América Latina, Gas Power) e Renato Yabiku (CTO para a América Latina na unidade de Power Conversion), falaram sobre as soluções da GE Vernova no cenário de transição energética em entrevista ao programa MegaCast, do portal especializado em Energia, MegaWhat. Os executivos abordaram desafios complexos do setor no Brasil e o papel das novas tecnologias para a integração de energias renováveis e a estabilidade de todo o sistema elétrico. Assista aqui.

LONDON (December 12, 2024) - GE Vernova’s nuclear business, GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH), has progressed to the next step of the Generic Design Assessment (GDA) with its BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology.

Step 1 of GEH’s GDA began in January 2024 and focused on agreeing the scope and schedule for Step 2, which has now been successfully completed. Today marks the start of Step 2.

The GDA process ensures that new reactor designs meet the highest standards for safety, security, and environmental protection.

GEH’s 10th generation SMR design – the BWRX-300 – leverages a unique combination of a new, patented safety breakthrough and proven components. The BWRX-300 builds on decades of real-world boiling water reactor operating experience and innovation, using a standard design, a proven delivery model and GEH’s experience with cross-border regulatory collaboration.

GEH and Ontario Power Generation (OPG) are developing the first BWRX-300 at OPG’s Darlington site near Toronto. Early site preparation work has been completed, with construction expected to start in 2025 and commercial operation to commence by the end of 2029. A total of four 300 MW units are planned for the Darlington site.

Andy Champ, GEH UK Country Leader, said: “Progressing to Step 2 of the GDA demonstrates our unwavering desire to deliver a fleet of nuclear reactors in the UK. Our design will be tried and tested through our partnership with OPG to deploy the first civil SMR in the G7. This means we have extensive experience across the full nuclear lifecycle, with a proven track record deploying reactor technology on time and on budget.”

Chris Southern, Senior Project Director, GEH, said: "This significant milestone underscores GEH’s commitment to advancing SMR technology safely in the UK. Our BWRX-300 technology builds on our already proven BWR design, offering not only a smaller but simpler modular reactor, without sacrificing safety responses or operational performance. We remain dedicated to demonstrating the feasibility and reliability of our SMR technology as we progress through Great British Nuclear’s SMR competition.”

Rafał Kasprów, CEO of ORLEN Synthos Green Energy (OSGE), said: “Congratulations to GEH on the successful and on-schedule completion of GDA Step 1 and the transition to the GDA Step 2 of the BWRX-300 in the UK. In the European market, pan-European SMR platforms are beginning to emerge, based on GEH's proven technology. This allows for leveraging invaluable licensing experience in the nuclear industry, utilizing existing supply chains, and simplifying access to financing.

“From our perspective, the simultaneous deployment of BWRX-300 technology in several European countries significantly reduces risk, is attractive to investors, and ensures optimal use of existing production infrastructure, including in the UK and Central and Eastern Europe (CEE).”

OSGE is co-financing part of the licensing of the BWRX-300 with GEH as part of the Future Nuclear Enabling Fund project.

Jon Fowler, Vice President for Nuclear Power at Amentum, said: “It is a great achievement to reach this stage in the GDA process in a relatively short space of time. Amentum was able to draw on our extensive experience with applications for new nuclear plants to provide design capabilities to help achieve this. Our collaboration with GEH on this application is accelerating the UK ambition to achieve greater energy security and meet its net-zero carbon targets.”

Building on a long and deep history in the UK, GE Vernova has a significant local footprint with four manufacturing facilities and more than 30 percent of the country’s electricity currently powered by our technology.

GEH is committed to developing its robust UK supply chain further for its BWRX-300, having recently signed a series of Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with Aecon, AtkinsRéalis, Amentum and Laing O’Rourke. These agreements build on GEH’s previously announced collaboration with Sheffield Forgemasters to discuss how the Sheffield-based company’s forgings could help contribute to BWRX-300 deployment in the UK. GEH also held a SMR supply chain conference in Sheffield earlier this year, which was attended by over 150 UK businesses.

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About GE Vernova
GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV) is purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification segments and is supported by its accelerator businesses. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world’s challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. GE Vernova is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., with approximately 75,000 employees across 100+ countries around the world. Supported by the Company’s purpose, The Energy to Change the World, GE Vernova technology helps deliver a more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy future.

GE Vernova’s Nuclear energy business, through its global alliance with Hitachi, is a world-leading provider of nuclear fuel bundles, services, and advanced nuclear reactor designs. Technologies include boiling water reactors and small modular reactors, such as the BWRX-300, which is one of the simplest, yet most innovative boiling water reactor designs. GE Vernova’s Nuclear fuel business, Global Nuclear Fuel (GNF), is a world-leading supplier of boiling water reactor fuel and fuel-related engineering services. GNF is a GE Vernova-led joint venture with Hitachi, Ltd. and operates primarily through Global Nuclear Fuel-Americas, LLC in Wilmington, N.C., and Global Nuclear Fuel-Japan Co., Ltd. in Kurihama, Japan.

GE Vernova’s mission is embedded in its name – it retains its legacy, “GE,” as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy. 
Learn more: GE Vernova and LinkedIn.

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LONDON (December 11, 2024) - Technip Energies (PARIS:TE), leader of a consortium with GE Vernova and construction partner Balfour Beatty – with the support of technology partner Shell Catalysts & Technologies – received Notice to Proceed by NZT Power Limited to execute a major(1) contract for the Net Zero Teesside Power (NZT Power) project in the United Kingdom.

NZT Power has reached financial close and has issued a Full Notice to Proceed to the Technip Energies-led consortium to start the full Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) package for the Onshore Power, Capture and Compression contract. Financial close follows the UK government’s recent announcement of a £21.7 billion pledge for projects to capture and store carbon emissions from energy, industry and hydrogen production.

This landmark project aims to be the world’s first gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage. Up to 2 million tonnes of CO₂ per year will be captured at the plant and transported and permanently stored by the Northern Endurance Partnership. The plant could produce up to 742 megawatts of flexible, low-carbon power, equivalent to the average annual electricity requirements of more than 1 million UK homes, further supporting the UK's transition to a cleaner energy future.

Supported by the UK government, NZT Power could create and support more than 3,000 construction jobs and then generate 1,000 jobs annually during operations. This initiative is expected to attract private investment and help the UK to meet its climate goals and is aligned with the UK plan to reduce carbon emissions to net zero by 2050.

Technip Energies and GE Vernova, with the support of infrastructure group Balfour Beatty, plan to deliver a highly efficient combined cycle plant and associated carbon capture plant. Technip Energies will lead the integration of a state-of-the-art carbon capture plant using its Canopy by T.EN^TM solution, powered by Shell’s CANSOLV* CO₂ Capture System. The plant will be powered by GE Vernova's advanced 9HA.02 gas turbine, a steam turbine, a generator, a Heat Recovery Steam Generator, an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system and benefit from GE Vernova’s maintenance service contract for 16 years.

Balfour Beatty, supported by Shell Catalysts & Technologies, together form the Carbon Capture Alliance (CCA). Alliance members are deeply committed to long-term investment in the UK and already possess a significant local footprint and supply chain.

Arnaud Pieton, CEO of Technip Energies, commented, “We are excited to partner with GE Vernova and Balfour Beatty on the first-of-its kind Net Zero Teesside Power project. This award confirms Technip Energies’ leading position as a provider of state-of-the-art integrated CCUS solutions. I would like to thank Net Zero Teesside Power for their trust. This groundbreaking project represents a significant milestone in our collective efforts to advance carbon capture technology at scale and support the UK’s ambitious climate goals through low carbon power generation from gas combined with renewables. By leveraging our Canopy by T.EN™ solution powered by Shell’s CANSOLV CO2 Capture System, we aim to set a new standard for low-carbon power generation. This project not only underscores our commitment to innovation and sustainability but also highlights the critical role of collaboration in driving the energy transition forward.”

Maví Zingoni, CEO, Power at GE Vernova commented : “We believe CCUS technology can be crucial to help decarbonize the planet, and we welcome the commitment from the UK government to invest in its implementation as well as NZT Power’s trust in our technology. Flagship projects like Net Zero Teesside Power can give the industry foundations to grow. We look forward to powering the station with our advanced H-Class combined cycle technology, as well as proceeding with the first commercial use of our Exhaust Gas Recirculation system and integration technologies, which aim to support carbon abatement by boosting the efficiency and performance of carbon capture.”

Leo Quinn, CEO of Balfour Beatty Group, said: “Net Zero Teesside is a transformational project, underpinning the UK’s transition to cleaner and greener energy consumption and driving regional economic growth in Northeast England. Today’s announcement takes us one step closer to realising this ambitious scheme, which will demonstrate collaboration at its finest and see us unite our unique strengths together with Technip Energies’ world-leading engineering and technology integration skills, Shell's state-of-the-art CANSOLV* CO₂ Capture technology and GE Vernova’s unparalleled power generation knowledge."

Elise H. Nowee, President of Shell Catalysts & Technologies, said: “Being selected as the carbon capture technology provider for Net Zero Teesside Power reflects the proven capabilities of Shell’s CANSOLV* CO₂ technology in delivering substantial, reliable emissions reductions at scale. This project also highlights the strength of our alliance with Technip Energies, which combines Shell Catalysts & Technologies’ expertise in technology licensing with Technip Energies’ excellence in project integration and delivery. Together, we are addressing the growing demand for scalable post-combustion carbon capture solutions. With the potential to capture up to 2 million tonnes of CO₂ annually, Net Zero Teesside Power marks a critical milestone in the UK’s journey toward net zero.”

(1) A “major” award for Technip Energies is a contract award representing above €1 billion of revenue. The award will be included in backlog in Q4 2024.

*CANSOLV is a Shell trademark.

About Technip Energies

Technip Energies is a global technology and engineering powerhouse. With leadership positions in LNG, hydrogen, ethylene, sustainable chemistry, and CO₂ management, we are contributing to the development of critical markets such as energy, energy derivatives, decarbonization, and circularity. Our complementary business segments, Technology, Products and Services (TPS) and Project Delivery, turn innovation into scalable and industrial reality. Through collaboration and excellence in execution, our 17,000+ employees across 34 countries are fully committed to bridging prosperity with sustainability for a world designed to last. Technip Energies generated revenues of €6 billion in 2023 and is listed on Euronext Paris. The Company also has American Depositary Receipts trading over the counter. For further information: www.ten.com

About GE Vernova
GE Vernova is a planned, purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses and is supported by its accelerator businesses of Advanced Research, Consulting Services, and Financial Services. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world’s challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. GE Vernova is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., with more than 75,000 employees across 100+ countries around the world. GE Vernova’s Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future.

In the UK, the company runs the only large-scale grid manufacturing facility, as well as numerous other major manufacturing sites. GE Vernova already helps to generate more than 30% of the UK’s electricity through its equipment. Its nuclear business, GE Hitachi, is one of the finalists in the Great British Nuclear competition.

About Balfour Beatty

Balfour Beatty is a leading international infrastructure group with over 25,000 employees driving the delivery of powerful new solutions, shaping thinking, creating skylines and inspiring a new generation of talent to be the change-makers of tomorrow.

We finance, develop, build, maintain and operate the increasingly complex and critical infrastructure that supports national economies and deliver projects at the heart of local communities.

Over the last 114 years we have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world. Currently, we are working to deliver Hinkley Point C, the first UK nuclear power station in a generation; constructing the world-class arts and cultural facility, the Lyric Theatre, in Hong Kong; and designing, building, financing, operating and maintaining the Automated People Mover superstructure at the fifth busiest airport in the world, Los Angeles International Airport.

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