The Energy of change
Middle East & Africa
MEA at a glance
GE Vernova has a strong legacy of contributing to the development of MEA’s energy sector. Our first offices outside North America were established in South Africa in 1898. Today, we have world class facilities across the region, with our solutions installed in over 50 countries in MEA.
125+
Years of presence in MEA
50+
countries in MEA served by GE Vernova technology
>40%
of MEA's power generated by GE Vernova technology
ALGERIA
GE Vernova has a strong legacy of contributions to Algeria’s energy sector, providing power generation, transmission, distribution, and software solutions, employing 300+ people, and building world-class facilities such as GE Algeria Turbines (GEAT). In July 2024, we announced an order to supply grid solutions for 134 substations by 2028 to support renewable energy integration and secure more reliable power supply in the country.
EGYPT
• 50+ years of presence & 200+ people
• ~10 GW of power generation capacity
• ~300 power transformers
• ~700 gas insulated switchgear (GIS) bays
• ~2,000 circuit breakers
• ~$400 million in export credit agency (ECA) financing mobilized for energy projects
IRAQ
In Iraq, GE Vernova’s team is adding power capacity, reducing the carbon intensity of power generation, modernizing the grid, improving operational reliability, and accelerating the digital transformation of power. We have added up to 19 gigawatts of power since 2011, energized 30 substations and helped unlock up to $3 billion in financing for energy sector projects since 2015, and remain committed to keep powering Iraq forward.
KUWAIT
GE Vernova has a legacy of supporting Kuwait’s energy infrastructure needs since the 1970s, with our technologies generating up to 7 gigawatts of power in the country. We offer expertise and solutions to equip, build, operate, and maintain power plants and grid infrastructure. The GE Kuwait Technology Center (GEKTC) is also a first-of-its-kind facility in the country with Training, Tooling, and Research & Development cells.
NIGERIA
With the world’s sixth largest population, Nigeria needs power. GE Vernova has a 100+ year legacy in the country, with our solutions installed in 40+ sites across Nigeria, providing an installed capacity of up to 10.7 gigawatts. At the Zungeru project, 4 of GE Vernova’s Francis hydropower turbines and generators can help generate up to 700 megawatts of power, helping to meet up to 10% of the country’s electricity needs.
PAKISTAN
GE Vernova has supported Pakistan’s energy sector since the 1960s and remains committed to powering the country forward as it aims to transition to 60% renewables and 30% electric vehicles by 2030. Our technologies can generate up to 25% of the country’s power through diverse sources including wind, hydro, steam, and gas, our grid solutions equip transmission & distribution infrastructure, and our software makes power smarter.
SAUDI ARABIA
Saudi Arabia plans to transition to 50% gas and 50% renewables by 2030, reaching net zero by 2060. With ~90 years of presence, an installed base of over 50 gigawatts, ~850 employees, and world-class manufacturing, service, and R&D facilities in the country, GE Vernova is supporting these goals every day. The work we do helps strengthen the local energy ecosystem, deepen the supply chain, boost exports, develop talent, and more.
SOUTH AFRICA
We have a long history of presence in South Africa, with GE’s first offices outside North America set up in Johannesburg in 1898. Since then, we have not just supported the development of the country’s power sector but also its people. A key initiative today is Next Engineers, a global college-and-career-readiness initiative launched in 2021 to increase diversity in engineering that has reached 3,500+ learners across Johannesburg.
TÜRKIYE
GE Vernova technologies produce over 25% of Türkiye’s power from various sources including solar, wind, hydro, and gas. Our electrification solutions strengthen the grid and make power smarter, and our Financial Services unit has enabled Türkiye to secure over $1.6 billion of funding for energy projects. We also contribute to manufacturing and exports through the Gebze site - our largest transformer factory by capacity globally.
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE)
With 50+ years of presence and ~1,000 employees, we’re advancing the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative and energy transition journey with upgrades, gas turbines with record-setting efficiency, grid solutions, software, and more. Our investments include the Jebel Ali Service Center for gas turbines & generators and Grid Solutions Middle East Service Unit, which are boosting exports and economic diversification efforts.
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Reaching Net Zero Carbon in the United Arab Emirates
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GE Vernova in the Middle East & Africa
GE Vernova at the Africa Energy Forum (AEF) 2024
First 7HA.03 gas turbine rolled out of a Saudi facility
Yaramja South Substation in Iraq
All Saudi Led Outage at the 8th Power Plant in Riyadh
GE Vernova's Saudi New Era of Energy Forum & Global Supplier Partnership Summit
Our People
Building on 125+ years of presence in the Middle East & Africa, our broad portfolio of energy solutions and the people behind them are building an increasingly sustainable electric power system while delivering value for our stakeholders.
Meet a few Employee Resource Group (ERG) leaders from our team who have been powered by the energy of change
Caroline Werunga
Regional HR Director - One Field Services,
Gas Power
United Arab Emirates
17 YEARS POWERED BY THE ENERGY OF CHANGE
“The Energy of Change is a clarion call that empowers our members and allies to be part of leading, innovating, and driving transformation. It signifies our collective strength to shape a more inclusive future.”
Duaa Ashri
Electrical Software Sourcing Lead - MEA,
Electrification Software
Saudi Arabia
16 YEARS POWERED BY THE ENERGY OF CHANGE
“I wanted to make a real difference by supporting women's growth and ensuring their voices are heard. Leading this hub allows me to drive positive change and inspire others every day.”
Majlinda Beu Suren
Contract Management Leader - MEA,
Grid Solutions
United Arab Emirates
16 YEARS POWERED BY THE ENERGY OF CHANGE
“The Energy of Change is the power that lies within everyone to explore new possibilities for a better future and sustainability is key to drive the positive change within the communities we live and work in.”
Matsi Eseu
Global Culture & Inclusion Champion,
Steam Power,
South Africa
12 YEARS POWERED BY THE ENERGY OF CHANGE
“The Energy of Change in the DAN ERG keeps us committed towards ensuring that GE Vernova is a fully accessible workplace with equal opportunities for all people. It's all about fostering a workplace that encourages cognitive diversity, promotes awareness, inclusion, connections, and mutual respect.”
Mohaned Eltayeb
Chief Information Officer,
Hydro Power
United Arab Emirates
19 YEARS POWERED BY THE ENERGY OF CHANGE
“The AAF and all ERGs are critical pillars of GE Vernova as they are thought incubators for a dynamic culture and engagement with our internal and external communities. This allows for continued optimism on future potential and value-added innovation to support our collective mission.”
Ozim Ibeziako
Executive General Counsel – SSA,
Gas Power
Nigeria
15 YEARS POWERED BY THE ENERGY OF CHANGE
“The Energy of Change in the Women's Network ignites possibilities to address challenging situations and drives us to keep pushing boundaries. It also highlights our inherent power to impact the narrative, tell our stories positively to influence change, and challenge the status quo.”
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Next Engineers
Engineers build worlds. All kinds of worlds. Worlds that haven’t even been thought of yet. That’s why we created Next Engineers for the next generation of curious minds. Next Engineers is a college- and career- readiness programme designed to increase the diversity of young people in engineering. Join the programme in Johannesburg, South Africa.