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GE Vernova to support electricity transmission network upgrade across England and Wales

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  • Project to help strengthen the transmission network and support growing electricity demand across England and Wales

  • New high-voltage infrastructure to help connect more renewable energy and improve network resilience 

  • GE Vernova to deliver advanced power transmission technology in collaboration with Laing O'Rourke for National Grid

LONDON, United Kingdom, (27 August) – GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV) today announced it has been chosen by Laing O'Rourke to deliver a new 400 kV Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS) substation at Chesterfield, part of National Grid's Brinsworth to Chesterfield and Chesterfield to High Marnham projects. The new substation will help increase the capacity of the electricity transmission network, supporting growing electricity demand, maintaining a secure and reliable energy supply and helping connect more sources of home-grown renewable energy.

GIS technology enables large amounts of electricity to be transmitted safely and reliably in modern high voltage transmission networks. The investment forms part of wider upgrades to the transmission network across Derbyshire, South Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire.

“The energy transition will only move as fast as the infrastructure behind it,” said Johan Bindele, CEO Grid Systems Integration, GE Vernova. “The Chesterfield project is about building the transmission capacity the UK needs to move more electricity, strengthen resilience and support long-term economic growth. We are proud to bring our technology and execution capabilities together with Laing O’Rourke and National Grid to help deliver this critical infrastructure”

"The Chesterfield project is an important part of strengthening the UK's electricity transmission network for the future," said Adam Rawling, Enterprise Partner Director, Laing O'Rourke. "Working with GE Vernova, we're helping deliver the infrastructure needed to increase network capacity, improve reliability and support the UK's transition to a more electrified energy system."

The projects form part of The Great Grid Upgrade, the largest overhaul of the electricity grid in generations. Through major infrastructure projects across England and Wales, it is helping to connect more clean, secure and home-grown energy to homes and businesses. As demand for electricity grows, the new substation will help move more power safely and reliably across the network.

The project is planned to use GE Vernova's SF₆-free g³ GIS technology, part of GRiDEATM, our portfolio of solutions to decarbonize the grid. This technology is an alternative to sulphur hexafluoride (SF₆) that maintains the same high levels of performance, safety and reliability required for modern transmission networks.

GE Vernova's scope includes design engineering, procurement, equipment delivery, site installation, testing and commissioning. The company will also provide primary and secondary engineering, protection and control systems, interface management, integration with the existing transmission network and the decommissioning of existing equipment.

GE Vernova has supplied high-voltage substations and transmission technologies to utilities around the world for decades. Its technologies help customers strengthen electricity networks, improve reliability and accelerate the transition to more secure, resilient and sustainable power systems.

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GE Vernova establishes VSC-HVDC joint venture with LS Electric

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PARIS, France (August 26, 2026) - GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) today announced the signing of an agreement for establishing a joint venture (JV) with LS Electric to further strengthen its competitiveness in the Voltage-Sourced Converter (VSC)-HVDC (High-Voltage Direct Current) business, a core component of Korea’s next-generation power grid.

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GE Vernova launches new SF₆-free circuit breaker for high-voltage transmission networks at CIGRE 2026

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  • New 420 kV, 63 kA Live Tank Circuit Breaker expands the range of technologies available for demanding high-voltage transmission applications

  • Uses a CO₂/O₂ gas mixture instead of SF₆ while delivering the performance and reliability required by modern transmission networks

  • Developed with support from the EU LIFE Programme, the technology expands GE Vernova’s GRiDEA portfolio of high-voltage transmission solutions

PARIS, France (August 26, 2026) - GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) today announced the launch of its new 420 kV, 63 kA CO₂-O₂ Live Tank Circuit Breaker, GL316c, at CIGRE Paris 2026, expanding the range of technologies available to network operators as they modernize and reinforce high-voltage transmission infrastructure.

Circuit breakers are essential safety devices on the electricity network. They rapidly stop the flow of electricity when a fault occurs, helping protect equipment and maintain the reliable operation of the wider power system. They are used in substations across transmission networks, where high-voltage power lines and major electrical equipment connect.

The new GL316c is designed for some of the most demanding applications on high-voltage transmission networks. By using a mixture of carbon dioxide and oxygen (CO₂/O₂) instead of sulfur hexafluoride, or SF₆, the technology gives network operators an additional option as they modernize their infrastructure while maintaining the performance required at 420 kV and short-circuit breaking capability of up to 63 kA.

“As transmission networks carry more power and operate under increasingly demanding conditions, equipment at the highest voltage levels has to deliver exceptional switching performance and reliability,” said Eric Chaussin, VP and CEO Power Transmission Business. “Advancing our CO₂-O₂ technology to 420 kV and 63 kA is an important engineering step, extending SF₆-free capability into applications where fault currents are among the most challenging on the network.”

Building on EU-supported innovation

The GL316c was originally developed for 420 kV, 50 kA applications as part of GE Vernova’s “LIFE SF6-free HV Breaker” project, co-funded by the European Union’s LIFE Programme.

Building on that development, GE Vernova’s engineering teams further tested and advanced the technology for applications requiring short-circuit breaking capability of up to 63 kA, extending its potential use across demanding transmission applications.

The new circuit breaker expands GE Vernova’s GRiDEATM portfolio, which brings together technologies designed to support the safe, reliable and efficient operation of modern electricity networks while helping customers reduce reliance on SF₆.

The GL316c also forms part of GE Vernova’s broader work to develop alternatives to fluorinated gases across its high-voltage equipment portfolio.

From development to deployment

The new 420 kV, 63 kA circuit breaker is planned to be manufactured at GE Vernova’s facility in Villeurbanne, France.

GE Vernova is launching the GL316c during CIGRE Paris 2026, taking place August 23–28, where a full-scale 420 kV CO2-O2 model is being showcased at Stand C93.

Visitors can meet GE Vernova’s Electrification experts throughout the event to learn more about the technology and the company’s broader portfolio of high-voltage transmission solutions.

Learn more about GE Vernova’s GRiDEATM and SF₆-free high-voltage technologies here,

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GE Vernova marks 10 years of SF₆-free innovation with launch of new 170 kV gas-insulated switchgear

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  • New F35g 170 kV gas-insulated switchgear completes GE Vernova’s SF₆-free GIS range for transmission grids

  • Launch marks ten years since GE Vernova introduced its first product using g³ technology as an alternative to SF₆ 

  • Manufactured in Europe, the new GIS is available for order following its launch at CIGRE Paris 2026

PARIS, France, (August 26, 2026) – GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) today announced the launch of its new 170 kV SF₆-free gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) at CIGRE Paris 2026, expanding its GRiDEATM portfolio of technologies designed to help utilities reduce the carbon emission impact of high-voltage electricity infrastructure.

The launch comes ten years after GE Vernova introduced its first product using g³ technology, developed as an alternative to sulfur hexafluoride, or SF₆. SF₆ has traditionally been widely used in high-voltage electrical equipment because of its strong insulating properties, but it is also a potent greenhouse gas.

GIS is used in substations to safely control and protect the flow of high-voltage electricity. Its compact design makes it particularly important where space is limited, including in urban substations and other constrained locations.

The new F35g 170 kV GIS is designed to provide utilities with the performance, reliability and compact footprint expected from conventional high-voltage GIS, without using SF6 .The launch of the F35g 170 kV completes GE Vernova’s SF₆-free GIS range for transmission grids, spanning 72.5 kV, 145 kV, 170 kV, 245 kV and 420 kV. 

“Over the past decade, the challenge has evolved from simply finding an alternative insulating gas to designing high-voltage equipment that can help customers reduce carbon emission impact across the life cycle of their infrastructure without compromising performance,” said Yannick Kieffel, Power Transmission Chief Technology Officer, GE Vernova. “The F35g 170 kV is the latest step in that journey, giving customers another option as they move away from SF₆ while continuing to build the reliable and compact transmission networks they need.”

A decade of g³ development

Since the first g³ product was introduced in 2016, GE Vernova has progressively expanded the technology across its high-voltage portfolio. The new 170 kV GIS extends that work into another widely used transmission voltage range and supports utilities seeking to reduce their reliance on fluorinated greenhouse gases.

The F35g 170 kV is also digital-native, integrating monitoring and digital capabilities intended to give operators greater visibility into equipment condition and performance. The product is designed to meet both IEC and IEEE requirements, supporting its use across different electricity markets.

As part of its product development approach, GE Vernova also uses Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) to evaluate carbon emissions across stages including raw material extraction, manufacturing, transportation, use and end of life. These assessments are intended to help identify opportunities to reduce global warming impact beyond the insulating gas itself.

Development of the F35g 170 kV GIS has been partially supported through France 2030, operated by ADEME, supporting the development and industrialization of technologies intended to contribute to France’s transition toward lower-carbon infrastructure.

The new GIS will be manufactured by GE Vernova in Europe and is available for order following its official launch at CIGRE Paris 2026.

The F35g 170 kV forms part of GE Vernova’s GRiDEATM portfolio, which brings together technologies focused on reducing the carbon footprint of electrical equipment while supporting the reliability and performance required by critical grid infrastructure.

Visitors to CIGRE Paris 2026, August 23–28, can learn more about the F35g 170 kV and GE Vernova’s broader SF₆-free portfolio at Stand C93.

Learn more about GE Vernova’s GRiDEATM portfolio here.

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GE Vernova introduces medium-voltage UPS to help accelerate the buildout of AI factories and energy-intensive industries

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  • Keeps critical AI and industrial operations running with stable, high-quality power, even when the power supply is disturbed, as well as helps protect gas turbines and grid network from drastic load fluctuations.

  • Moves power protection to true medium voltage, allowing much larger parts of an AI data center to be protected through one coordinated system, resulting in a simplified and less costly architecture 

  • Adds a new building block, based on proven technologies, to GE Vernova’s end-to-end data center offering, strengthening its power-to-rack capabilities inside the facility

PARIS, France, (24 August 2026) – GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) today announced its new medium-voltage uninterruptible power supply, or MV-UPS, designed to keep data centers, AI factories and other energy-intensive facilities running on stable, continuous, high-quality power around the clock.

Electricity demand is accelerating, and AI data centers are among its fastest-growing drivers. For these facilities, the central challenge is continuity, as even brief electrical disturbances can interrupt critical workloads. Their electricity demand can also shift sharply as workloads change, placing additional strain on the grid or generation sources supplying them and making such large loads more challenging to connect.

Today, UPS protection is typically applied at low voltage, after electricity has been stepped down. This means smaller sections of the facility are protected separately, while sudden changes in electricity demand can still be passed back to the grid or generation sources supplying the facility.

GE Vernova’s MV-UPS moves this protection to medium voltage, creating a stability block between the facility and its power supply. This allows one coordinated system to protect a much larger part of the facility, while also helping prevent sudden changes in electricity demand from being passed directly back to the grid or generation sources.

"Reliable, uninterrupted power is foundational to every energy-intensive industry, and AI data centers are raising that requirement to a new level of scale and complexity," said Philippe Piron, CEO of GE Vernova's Electrification segment. "That requires us to rethink how power is protected and managed inside these facilities. Our MV-UPS is the true end-to-end medium-voltage power stability solution for energy-intensive industries, including data centers. It applies proven GE Vernova power-conversion and energy-storage technologies in a new innovative way, giving customers the reliability but also the cost and footprint efficiency their operations demand at the scale these new profiles of load now require”

How the MV-UPS works

The solution is installed on a facility’s medium-voltage network between the power supply and critical loads. It combines power-conversion technology, advanced controls and integrated energy storage to help maintain stable voltage and frequency for critical operations while buffering sudden changes in facility demand before they are passed back to the grid or onsite generation.

By providing protection at medium voltage, one coordinated system can support much larger blocks of critical load than traditional low-voltage UPS arrangements. The solution is also designed to help customers meet power-quality and grid-connection requirements, make more flexible use of energy storage and simplify downstream electrical infrastructure, accelerating the build process.

GE Vernova expects to begin shipping MV-UPS systems in mid-2027, with energization of the first project expected in late 2027.

Strengthening GE Vernova’s power-to-rack capabilities

The MV-UPS adds a new stability block to GE Vernova’s end-to-end data center offering, strengthening its power-to-rack capabilities inside the facility. These capabilities bring together the electrical infrastructure needed to generate, connect, manage and deliver power, from power generation and grid connection through to the systems supporting computing loads inside the facility.

GE Vernova’s current data center offering includes gas turbines for power generation; substations, high- and medium-voltage transformers, switchgear and gas-insulated switchgear to connect facilities to the grid; energy management systems to coordinate power supply with changing facility demand; and power-conversion technologies that help manage and deliver electricity inside the data center.

The MV-UPS expands this offering by adding medium-voltage power protection and stability. GE Vernova is also developing solid-state transformer technology to support more compact and efficient power conversion closer to the rack. Together, these technologies strengthen GE Vernova’s power-to-rack approach to meeting the growing scale, reliability and electrical-efficiency needs of AI data centers.

Additional product specifications and technical details are available on GE Vernova’s website.

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About GE Vernova

GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) is a purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Electrification and Wind 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 85,000 employees across approximately 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

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GE Vernova supports Quinbrook to deliver all three stages of one of Australia’s largest battery energy storage projects

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  • Latest contract expands GE Vernova’s role across all three stages of Quinbrook’s Supernode project

  • Completed development expected to provide 780 MW and 3,075 MWh of battery storage for the Supernode campus at one strategic site

  • Stage 3 has achieved Generator Performance Standards (GPS) acceptance and will mark GE Vernova’s first grid-forming battery energy storage project in Australia

BRISBANE, Australia, (21 August) – GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV) today announced it has been chosen by Quinbrook for the third stage of the Supernode Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Queensland. With this contract, GE Vernova will provide power conversion, control and integration technologies across all three stages of one of Australia’s largest battery energy storage developments.

Supernode is a large-scale battery storage development located at a key point in Queensland’s electricity network. The batteries act as a buffer for the power system, storing electricity when supply is high and returning it to the grid when demand increases or renewable generation changes. This helps maintain a reliable electricity supply while enabling more renewable energy to be integrated into the network.

Stages 1 and 2, which use GE Vernova technology, are now in full operation and are among the largest operational battery energy storage facilities in Australia’s National Electricity Market. Stage 3 will add a further 260 MW and 1,216 MWh of four-hour storage, bringing the full Supernode development to 780 MW and 3,075 MWh at a single site.

For Stage 3, GE Vernova will provide the power conversion system, plant controls, system integration and grid-connection support.

Stage 3 has already achieved Generator Performance Standards (GPS) acceptance, an important grid-connection milestone. GPS acceptance establishes the agreed technical performance standards applicable to the project’s connection to Australia’s National Electricity Market. 

“Battery storage is becoming part of the operating foundation of modern electricity systems,” said Ed Torres, Business Leader Power Conversion & Storage, GE Vernova’s Electrification segment. “Supernode shows what is possible when storage, power conversion and intelligent controls work together at scale. Our engineering and integration work helped Supernode Stage 3 secure Generator Performance Standards acceptance. This important grid-connection milestone demonstrates the strength of our technology and our ability to support complex projects in Australia’s demanding grid-connection environment. We are proud to expand our partnership with Quinbrook and bring grid-forming technology to Australia.”

“From the outset, Supernode was designed as more than just a battery storage project. Its unique location at the heart of Queensland's transmission network makes it ideally placed to support the state’s transitioning power system well into the future. The site also has capacity for a further 520 MW of expansion, which could include battery storage, data centres or a combination of both. Opportunities to develop infrastructure at this scale, in such a strategically connected location, are exceptionally rare,” said James Allan, Senior Director, Quinbrook.

Grid-forming technology extends the role of batteries by enabling them to actively support system stability, providing some of the capabilities historically delivered by conventional power plants, including frequency support and system strength.

GE Vernova’s battery energy storage technologies combine power conversion, controls and integration expertise to help customers store and manage electricity, strengthen grid stability and support the integration of renewable energy.

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GE Vernova brings integrated electrification solutions to CIGRE 2026 as electricity demand accelerates

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  • Technologies across power transmission, conversion, storage, automation and software to help customers respond to accelerating electricity demand 

  • Integrated solutions designed to strengthen reliability, flexibility, stability, security and efficiency across the electricity system

  • New technologies, customer collaborations and technical insights planned throughout CIGRE Paris 2026

France, Paris, (August 20, 2026) - GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) today announced its plans for CIGRE Paris 2026, one of the world’s leading gatherings for electricity transmission and power-system experts, taking place August 23–28. 

Electricity demand is accelerating around the world, driven by economic growth, industrial electrification and new large loads such as AI and data centers. At the same time, more generation is connecting to power systems and electricity networks are becoming increasingly complex. Meeting this growth will require not only more generation, but also the infrastructure needed to move, manage and deliver electricity reliably from where it is produced to where it is needed. 

At CIGRE 2026, GE Vernova will focus on how its technologies can work together as integrated systems to address customer challenges, from expanding transmission capacity and maintaining grid stability to connecting large new loads such as data centers and energy-intensive industries. 

Customer-Centric Outcomes  

GE Vernova’s technical program will focus on delivering tangible value to operators across four key outcomes: 

  • Reliability: Helping customers expand and modernize electricity infrastructure while maintaining dependable power as demand and system complexity increase. 

  • Flexibility & Stability: Supporting changing power flows and system conditions through technologies including power electronics, grid-forming solutions and energy storage 

  • Efficiency: Using digital technologies, automation, AI and asset intelligence to help customers get more from existing infrastructure and make better operational decisions. 

  • Security: Strengthening the resilience and protection of increasingly connected and digital electricity infrastructure. 

Engaging with GE Vernova Experts  

Throughout the conference, GE Vernova will unveil several key product updates, business partnerships, and technical white papers and a solution paper designed to solve the industry’s most complex energy challenges.  

Among the papers being published at CIGRE are: 

  1. Unlocking Substation Value: Turning infrastructure into data-rich strategic assets - exploring how data fusion turns substations into intelligent, predictive strategic assets 

  1. Validating VPAC: Performance, Reliability, and Scalability in Virtualized Protection Systems - outlining a structure testing approach to validate vPAC (virtual protection, automation & control) for critical protection applications 

  1. Stability by Design:  WAMPAC for a dynamic grid - describing how WAMPAC (wide area monitoring, protection and control) unifies monitoring, protection and control for grid stability 

GE Vernova’s engineering leadership and technical experts will be present at Stand #C93, ready to provide deeper insights into these solutions and discuss how we are partnering with customers to modernize the grid. Our full schedule of technical seminars and book one-on-one sessions with our experts to discuss the future of the grid. 

For more information on GE Vernova’s participation at CIGRE 2026 and to register for our technical or one-on-one sessions, please visit: [https://web.cvent.com/event/220a1be8-5cb8-4b1e-aff1-930605ef8d23/summary

About GE Vernova 

GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV) is a 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 toughest 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 in over 100 countries. 

 

 

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Eneva e GE Vernova iniciam operações na usina Azulão I para fornecer energia firme em ambientes de transmissão complexos

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  • Equipada com a tecnologia de turbinas a gás Classe H da GE Vernova, a usina Azulão I possui compromisso de fornecimento de até 295 megawatts (MW) de capacidade firme e despachável ao Sistema Interligado Nacional do Brasil para ajudar a garantir a estabilidade da rede

     

  • A termelétrica Azulão I demonstra a capacidade da GE Vernova de ajudar a fornecer energia de alta eficiência mesmo nos ambientes de transmissão mais complexos

     

  • Este marco representa a conclusão da primeira fase da construção do complexo termoelétrico a gás Azulão, no interior do Amazonas

SILVES, Brasil — [19 de agosto de 2026] — A Eneva, maior operadora privada de gás natural do país, e a GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) celebraram o início da operação comercial da usina termelétrica Azulão I, localizada em Silves, a aproximadamente 330 quilômetros de Manaus. Com compromisso de fornecimento de 295 MW ao Sistema Interligado Nacional (SIN), a nova usina contribuirá para aumentar a estabilidade, a confiabilidade e a segurança do suprimento elétrico no Brasil. Essa conquista marca a conclusão da primeira fase do Complexo Azulão, da Eneva, composto pelas usinas Azulão I e Azulão II.

No coração da usina Azulão I está a turbina a gás de alto desempenho 7HA.02 da GE Vernova, acoplada a um gerador H65. A expectativa é de que a avançada turbina forneça a capacidade de resposta rápida à demanda necessária para equilibrar a rede e apoiar o crescimento de energias renováveis não despacháveis, como a eólica e a solar, em todo o Brasil.

O sucesso do projeto se baseia no modelo pioneiro "Reservoir-to-Wire" (R2W) da Eneva, que aprimora a infraestrutura gerando eletricidade na fonte de produção de gás natural. Para integrar essa usina ao corredor de transmissão de alta tensão Tucuruí - Macapá -Manaus, um dos mais longos e desafiadores do mundo, com cerca de 1.850km de extensão, a Eneva e a GE Vernova implementaram uma solução de filtro de bloqueio de Ressonância Subsíncrona (SSR - Sub Synchronous Resonance) e um relé de estresse torsional. Esta solução foi projetada sob medida para ajudar a garantir que a usina opere com confiabilidade e em harmonia com o sistema de transmissão.

Além disso, utilizando sua ampla capacidade de atendimento local, o fornecimento da GE Vernova também contempla um contrato de serviço de 15 anos que visa ajudar a assegurar os mais altos níveis de confiabilidade e disponibilidade operacional.

"O início da operação comercial de Azulão I representa a materialização de um dos projetos mais relevantes da Eneva. Este empreendimento demonstra nossa capacidade de desenvolver e executar investimentos estruturantes em larga escala, mesmo em ambientes de elevada complexidade logística e operacional. O complexo Azulão reforça a consistência do nosso modelo de negócios integrado, a solidez da companhia e o nosso compromisso de contribuir para a segurança energética e o desenvolvimento econômico do Brasil”, afirma Rafael Coitinho, diretor de Engenharia, Construção e Montagem da Eneva.

De acordo com o Plano Decenal de Expansão de Energia (PDE 2035) do Brasil, elaborado pela Empresa de Pesquisa Energética (EPE), espera-se que as fontes renováveis representem mais de 85% da geração de eletricidade do país até 2035, impulsionadas principalmente pela expansão da geração eólica e solar. Dada a intermitência inerente a essas fontes, as turbinas a gás são críticas para o balanceamento do sistema, fornecendo a energia despachável necessária para estabilizar a rede e ajudar a atender à demanda.

“Azulão é a expressão máxima da força do nosso abrangente portfólio”, disse Marco Vera, VP de New Units para o negócio de Gas Power da GE Vernova na América Latina. “Ao integrar nossa avançada tecnologia a gás com soluções especializadas e de ponta para estabilização da rede e serviços de manutenção de longo prazo, comprovamos nossa capacidade de implantar energia de alta eficiência mesmo nos ambientes de transmissão mais complexos. Nossa habilidade de desenvolver essas soluções específicas de ponta a ponta reflete nosso profundo compromisso de atender às necessidades energéticas mais exigentes de nossos clientes e reforça nossa dedicação inabalável em apoiar o desenvolvimento econômico e a segurança energética de longo prazo do Brasil.”

A presença da GE Vernova no Brasil se estende por mais de 100 anos, sustentada por uma força de trabalho local de aproximadamente 5.000 funcionários, incluindo competências em serviços para atendimento local dedicado. O compromisso da empresa é reforçado por uma sólida base instalada, responsável pela geração de cerca de 40% da eletricidade total do Brasil.

Destaques do complexo a gás do Azulão

O complexo Azulão, composto pelas usinas Azulão I e II, é alimentado pela avançada tecnologia Classe H da GE Vernova, reconhecida por sua eficiência e capacidade de balanceamento de rede. Espera-se que o complexo forneça uma potência combinada de até 950 MW, capacidade equivalente à quantidade de energia necessária para atender aproximadamente quatro milhões de residências brasileiras, e a entrada em operação comercial da UTE Azulão II está prevista para julho de 2027.

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Este documento contém declarações prospectivas – ou seja, declarações relacionadas a eventos futuros que, por sua natureza, abordam assuntos que são, em diferentes graus, incertos. Essas declarações prospectivas frequentemente abordam o desempenho comercial e financeiro futuro esperado da GE Vernova, bem como sua situação financeira, o desempenho esperado de seus produtos, o impacto de seus serviços e os resultados que eles podem gerar ou produzir, e frequentemente contêm palavras como “esperar”, “antecipar”, “pretender”, “planejar”, “acreditar”, “buscar”, “ver”, “irá”, “poderia”, “estimar”, “prever”, “almejar”, “preliminar” ou “faixa”. As declarações prospectivas, por sua natureza, abordam assuntos que são, em diferentes graus, incertos, como declarações sobre transações, investimentos ou projetos planejados e potenciais e seus resultados esperados, bem como os impactos das condições macroeconômicas e de mercado e da volatilidade nas operações comerciais, nos resultados financeiros e na posição financeira da Companhia, bem como na cadeia de suprimentos global e na economia mundial.

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 LinkedIn 

Sobre a Eneva:

A Eneva é a maior operadora privada de gás natural do Brasil, atuando na exploração, produção e geração de energia. Atualmente, a companhia administra 38 ativos em 4 bacias sedimentares, que conferem à Eneva 45,8 bcm em reservas de gás natural (2P), o maior volume em terra entre os operadores do país. A companhia possui 10 GW de capacidade de geração, com ativos, operações e projetos em desenvolvimento em dez estados do país. 

 

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Eneva and GE Vernova launch operations at Azulão Power Plant to deploy firm power in complex transmission environments

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  • Powered by GE Vernova’s H-Class gas turbine technology, the Azulao I is contracted to provide up to 295 megawatts (MW) of firm and dispatchable capacity to Brazil’s National Interconnected System (SIN) and helping ensure grid stability. 

  • The Azulão I thermal power plant showcases GE Vernova’s capabilities to help provide high-efficiency power in even the most complex transmission environments

     

  • This milestone marks the completion of the first phase of the construction of the Azulão gas power complex in the Brazilian state of Amazonas. 

SILVES, Brazil — [August 19th, 2026] — GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) and Eneva, the largest private natural gas operator in Brazil, celebrated the start of commercial operation of the Azulão I thermal power plant, located in Silves, approximately 330 kilometers (205 miles) from Manaus. Contracted to provide 295 megawatts (MW) of capacity to Brazil’s National Interconnected System (SIN) for 15 years, the new plant will contribute to enhancing the stability, reliability and security of the country’s electricity supply. The project is the first asset of Eneva’s Azulão Complex, which comprises the Azulão I and Azulão II power plants.

At the heart of the Azulão I facility is GE Vernova’s high-performance 7HA.02 gas turbine, paired with a H65 generator. The advanced turbine is expected to deliver the rapid load-following capabilities needed to balance the grid and support the growth of non-dispatchable renewables, like wind and solar, across Brazil. 

The project’s success is anchored by Eneva’s pioneering "Reservoir-to-Wire" (R2W) model, which improves infrastructure by generating electricity at the source of natural gas production. To integrate this plant into the Tucuruí-Macapá-Manaus one of the world’s longest and most challenging high-voltage transmission corridors spanning ~1,850 km (1,150 miles) — Eneva and GE Vernova implemented a custom-engineered Sub Synchronous Resonance (SSR) blocking filter paired with a torsional stress relay solution to help ensure the plant could operate reliably and in harmony with the surrounding transmission system.

Additionally, utilizing its extensive local service capabilities, GE Vernova secured a 15-year service agreement aiming to help ensure the highest levels of reliability and operational availability.

“The start of commercial operations at Azulão I represents the realization of one of Eneva’s most significant projects. This development demonstrates our ability to structure and execute large-scale strategic investments, even in highly complex logistical and operational environments. The Azulão Complex reinforces the consistency of our integrated business model, the strength of our company, and our commitment to contributing to Brazil’s energy security and economic development,” said Rafael Coitinho, Engineering, Construction & Assembling Director at Eneva. 

According to Brazil's Ten-Year Energy Expansion Plan (PDE 2035), developed by the Energy Research Company (EPE), renewables are expected to cover more than 85% of Brazil's electricity generation by 2035, particularly with the expansion of wind and solar generation. Given the inherent intermittency of these sources, gas turbines are critical for balancing the system, providing dispatchable power necessary to stabilize the grid and help meet demand.

“Azulão is the ultimate expression of our comprehensive portfolio strength” said Marco Vera, VP of New Units for GE Vernova’s Gas Power business in Latin America. “By integrating our advanced gas-powered technology with specialized, cutting-edge grid-stabilization solutions, and long-term maintenance services, we have proven that we can deploy high-efficiency power in even the most complex transmission environments. Our ability to tailor these end-to-end solutions reflects our deep commitment to addressing our customer's most demanding energy needs and underscores our unwavering dedication to supporting Brazil’s economic development and long-term energy security.”

GE Vernova’s presence in Brazil spans over 100 years, supported by a local workforce of approximately 5,000 employees, including dedicated local service capabilities. The company’s commitment is underpinned by a robust installed base—generating approximately 40% of Brazil’s total electricity.

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About Eneva:

Eneva is the largest private natural gas operator in Brazil, active in exploration, production, and power generation. Currently, the company manages 38 assets across 4 sedimentary basins, which grant Eneva 45.8 bcm in natural gas reserves (2P), the largest onshore volume among operators in the country. The company holds 10 GW of generation capacity, with assets, operations, and projects under development in ten states across the country.

Azulão gas power complex highlights

Azulão Complex, featuring both Azulão I and II, is powered by GE Vernova’s advanced H-Class technology, renowned for its efficiency and grid-balancing capabilities. The complex is expected to deliver a combined output of up to 950 MW, a capacity equivalent to the amount of power needed by approximately four million Brazilian homes and it is scheduled to achieve commercial operation in July 2027.

Forward Looking Statements:

This document contains forward-looking statements – that is, statements related to future events that by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain. These forward-looking statements often address GE Vernova’s expected future business and financial performance and financial condition, and the expected performance of its products, the impact of its services and the results they may generate or produce, and often contain words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “see,” “will,” “would,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “target,” “preliminary,” or “range.” Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain, such as statements about planned and potential transactions, investments or projects and their expected results and the impacts of macroeconomic and market conditions and volatility on the Company’s business operations, financial results and financial position and on the global supply chain and world economy.

About GE Vernova:

GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) is a purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Electrification, and Wind 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 85,000 employees across approximately 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. Learn more: GE Vernova and LinkedIn

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GE Vernova to deliver SF₆-free grid hubs for Stromnetz Berlin

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  • GE Vernova awarded two contracts by Stromnetz Berlin for new 110 kV gas-insulated substations in Wittenau and Neukölln

  • Substations to use GE Vernova’s SF₆-free g³ technology, part of its GRiDEATM portfolio to help decarbonize power transmission

  • Contracts support the modernization of critical grid infrastructure for Stromnetz Berlin, operator of one of Europe’s largest urban gas-insulated switchgear networks 

BERLIN, Germany, (16 July 2026): GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) today announced it has been awarded two contracts by Stromnetz Berlin GmbH for the design, delivery and installation of two new high-voltage electrical substations in Wittenau and Neukölln. These grid nodes form part of Berlin’s high-voltage electricity network, helping supply power to several local substations that serve homes, businesses and public infrastructure across the city.

These 110 kV gas -insulated substations use GE Vernova’s SF₆-free g³ technology, an alternative to SF₆, which is a potent greenhouse gas widely used in high-voltage electrical equipment to provide insulation and help prevent electrical arcs. GE Vernova’s g³ technology provides the performance and compact footprint utilities need, while reducing the global warming potential of the insulating medium by about 99% compared with SF₆. 

“Europe’s electrical grids need proven technologies that support reliability, sustainability and speed of deployment,” said Frank Ennenbach, Central Europe Regional Leader for GE Vernova’s Grid Systems Integration business line. “The use of g³ technology in these projects reinforces the role of practical, scalable SF₆-free solutions in modern grid infrastructure, especially in dense urban networks where space, timing and system reliability matter. As Europe invests in strengthening and expanding its power networks, utilities need a choice of high-voltage equipment technologies that reduce overall global warming potential while still meeting real-world infrastructure requirements. We are proud to support Stromnetz Berlin in this important project for Germany’s capital.”

“As the operator of one of Europe’s largest urban gas-insulated switchgear networks, Stromnetz Berlin has an important role in supporting reliable electricity supply for the capital,” said Elena Brauns, responsible for resources and environment at Stromnetz Berlin GmbH. “With the Wittenau and Neukölln grid nodes, we are investing in infrastructure that supports Berlin’s security of supply and climate goals. GE Vernova’s SF₆-free g³ technology supports our objective to modernize the grid while reducing the environmental footprint of essential high-voltage equipment.”

As electricity demand grows and cities electrify transport, heating, buildings and industry, grid infrastructure is becoming increasingly important to economic growth and quality of life. Compact, reliable and lower-carbon high-voltage substations are especially important in dense urban environments, where space is limited and network performance is critical.

GE Vernova’s g³ technology is part of our GRiDEATM portfolio; solutions designed to help decarbonize power transmission. The portfolio includes SF₆-free high-voltage equipment, as well as solutions focused on reducing raw material use, extending equipment lifespan and improving grid efficiency.

GE Vernova has operated in Germany for more than a century and is a critical partner in the country’s journey toward net-zero emissions by 2045. Today, approximately 30% of Germany’s electricity is generated using GE Vernova technology. The company supports Germany’s energy transition through major power generation projects, electrification and grid reliability solutions, large-scale transmission infrastructure, and wind energy manufacturing from its Salzbergen facility.

The Wittenau project execution period is expected to extend from June 2026 to March 2031. The Neukölln project execution period is expected to extend from June 2026 to January 2032.The contract was booked in April 2026. Financial details were not disclosed.

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About GE Vernova

GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) is a purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Electrification and Wind 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 85,000 employees across approximately 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 Electrification segment includes Grid Solutions, Power Conversion & Storage — collectively referred to as Electrification Systems — and digital technologies, referred to as Electrification Software. The solutions offered by this segment are essential for the transmission, distribution, conversion, storage, and orchestration of electricity from point of generation to point of consumption.

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