RIYADH – GE, a longtime partner in Saudi Arabia's drive toward energy efficiency, showcases at the 10th annual Saudi Water & Power Forum (SWPF) that opened on Monday in the Saudi capital city, its most-advanced suite of power generation and water re-use technologies to help Saudi Arabia meet its growing demand for power and water. GE also highlights its focus on localized innovation and the development of Saudi talent through various training initiatives. As Forum's Gold Sponsor, GE also focuses on localized innovation and the development of Saudi talent through various training initiatives. One of the key power sector technologies GE displays at the Forum is its latest air-cooled H-class gas turbine technology. The 7HA gas turbine is the world's largest and most-efficient 60-hertz gas turbine and leads the industry with cleaner, reliable and cost-efficient conversion of fuel to electricity. Combined cycle plants with 7HA turbines achieve more than 61% net/62% gross combined cycle efficiency based on industry estimates. Each 7HA in combined cycle can generate up to 500 megawatts, or enough power for half a million Saudi Arabia households. Also highlighted is GE's Power FlexEfficiency, a suite of hardware and software blended solutions that enable clients to unleash the full performance and long-term value of their existing GE F-Class gas turbine assets. A leading example of Power FlexEfficiency at work is GE's Advanced Gas Path (AGP), now being implemented in the Kingdom and setting new standards in performance. “GE is focused on strengthening the energy sector efficiency in Saudi Arabia to meet the growing requirements of power and water,” said Mohammed Mohaisen, CEO, GE Power Generation Products & Services Sales, Middle East and North Africa (MENA). “Through our participation at the Saudi Water & Power Forum, we aim to be closer to our partners and provide them a detailed overview of our commitment to R&D to develop new technologies that will add long-term value to their operations.” Mohaisen added that GE's advanced, high efficiency power generation technologies and proven service strategies provide customers in Saudi Arabia with industry-leading lifecycle value to achieve their desired business outcomes. “With a focus on localization and building a local supply chain, we are on track to roll out the first Saudi-manufactured gas turbine at our GE Manufacturing Technology Center in 2016. We have already achieved about 70 percent nationalization at the Center, with several additional job opportunities being created for Saudis.” — SG
