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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GE Vernova in the Middle East & Africa
GE Vernova at the Africa Energy Forum (AEF) 2024
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 of our longest serving team members who have been powered by the energy of change for over 30 years.
Jayaseelan Ramasamy
Customer Portfolio Manager, Gas Power
United Arab Emirates
30 YEARS POWERED BY THE ENERGY OF CHANGE
“Our GE Vernova colleagues' passion inspires me. Since day one, I've admired our shared commitment to uphold the Spirit and Letter. Our culture of meritocracy, humility, boundarylessness, and mentorship is unmatched anywhere else.”
Mattumal Narendran
Production Supervisor, Gas Power
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
30 YEARS POWERED BY THE ENERGY OF CHANGE
"I'm inspired by GE Vernova's enduring work culture that prioritizes safety, integrity, and collaboration across global boundaries. This commitment motivates me to contribute to GE Vernova's success and be part of its future.”
Mofeez Murtaza
Sourcing Leader - Europe, Middle East & Africa, Gas Power
United Arab Emirates
30 YEARS POWERED BY THE ENERGY OF CHANGE
“As I enter this chapter of my GE Vernova journey, I look forward to driving innovation, mentoring young talent, and contributing to a more sustainable future for the next generation.”
Abraham Zietsman
Steam Turbine Technical Field Specialist, Steam Power
South Africa
31 YEARS POWERED BY THE ENERGY OF CHANGE
“Even after 31 years of service, I continue to appreciate the precision associated with working on the turbines and still take pride in servicing our customers’ plants to provide reliable electricity.”
Ali Tayari
Senior FP&A Operations Manager,
Gas Power
Algeria
32 YEARS POWERED BY THE ENERGY OF CHANGE
“GE Vernova is my second home. I enjoy working with a dynamic team, solving financial and tax issues, and ensuring our portfolio of businesses operate with unyielding integrity and compliance.”
Gregory Ganas
Customer Generator Resident Engineer, Steam Power
South Africa
32 YEARS POWERED BY THE ENERGY OF CHANGE
“I wake up every day and rise to the challenge of helping our customers address their planned and unplanned services needs with speed and efficiency.”
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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.