- First use of HA technology in aluminum
smelters world-wide
- First order for HA-level technology in
the Gulf region
- Alba signs first long-term service
agreement for 16 years, marking it as Gulf region’s first LTSA for
HA-class turbines for upkeep, remote digital assistance & other
functions
- Combined-cycle project includes steam
turbines, generators, and leading HRSG technology
GE Power, a division of GE (NYSE:GE), today announced an order
from Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) for a turnkey combined-cycle
power plant, including three GE HA gas turbines, which will power
the world’s largest single-site smelter.
This win marks the first order for GE H-Class turbines in the
Gulf, as well as the first use of H-Class turbines by the aluminum
smelting industry anywhere in the world.
GE also marks two additional milestones for its Power Services
business with this win – its multiyear agreement (MYA) with Alba
for a period of 16 years, which also represents the first MYA for
HA gas turbines in the Gulf region.
“GE and GAMA Consortium have a proven track record when it comes
to delivering world-class industrial projects in our region and
around the world, and we are thrilled to work with them on this
project,” said Alba’s Chief Executive Officer, Tim Murray. “Alba is
building the world’s largest single-site smelter, and we will
utilize GE’s advanced HA technology to create the most efficient
power station in Bahrain.”
GE and GAMA, the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC)
partner will together oversee the design, engineering, procurement,
construction and commissioning of Power Station 5, a plant capable
of generating 1,792 megawatts.
“GE has helped power the Gulf for more than three decades, and
we’re very proud to work with Alba to now deliver greater
innovation than ever before in this region,” said Joe Mastrangelo,
president and CEO of GE’s Gas Power Systems. “GE’s HA turbines
are designed to power the world at unprecedented levels of
efficiency, and this order will mark the first time that HA-level
technology has been deployed anywhere in the Gulf. Further, the
service agreement we’ve put in place will continue to strengthen
Alba’s efficiency and reduce operating and fuel costs for many
years to come.”
Joseph J. Anis, GE’s President & CEO for Power Services in
the Middle East & Africa, said, “We have a long-term
partnership with Alba, supporting the company with advanced
technology solutions that enhance their operational efficiency and
productivity. The HA-level technology sets industry benchmarks in
cost-effective conversion of fuel to electricity, and its first
deployment in the Gulf region and in the aluminum smelter industry
globally by Alba highlights the company’s focus on deploying the
most advanced technology. We will continue to work with our
partners in the region to deliver advanced solutions that help
strengthen the power infrastructure.”
The HA is GE’s largest and most efficient gas turbine. In June
2016, GE was recognized by Guinness World Records for powering the
world’s most efficient combined-cycle power plant with its HA
technology.
The HA technology offers industry leading flexibility, allowing
customers to maintain stable power production and reliably
accommodate grid variations through quick start up, rapid load
changes and other features. This allows the HA to deliver reliable
and flexible operations not just for large power plants and
utilities but also for captive power plants or small grids.
Alba’s Power Station 5 will also utilize GE’s Digital Power
Plant software solutions, which have played a key role in unlocking
the HA’s record-setting levels of efficiency. These solutions
provide valuable predictive insights for higher reliability and
optimization by utilizing a digital plant control system and a new
class of Predix applications. For Alba, these
capabilities enable an HA power plant to be custom configured and
tuned for this complex industrial application where process
stability and uninterrupted power are vital. These digital
capabilities also increase the customers’ ability to run, adapt,
and manage the plant for improved outcomes.
GE’s 16-year MYA will provide comprehensive coverage and
risk-sharing mechanisms that cater to the advanced HA-class
technology with Alba set to benefit from increased power capacity
to support its smelter expansion with extended outage intervals. GE
will provide maintenance coverage, onsite support personnel,
digital remote support, emergency parts, as well as efficiency,
output, and availability guarantees. The service agreement will
also add to Alba’s operational efficiency by enabling it to
potentially retire inefficient stations and place others on
stand-by.
In addition to three HA gas turbines, the combined-cycle project
order includes three A651 steam turbines, three heat recovery steam
generators (HRSGs) and other equipment. GE’s industry-leading HRSG
technology became part of the company’s portfolio in 2015 as a
result of GE’s acquisition of Alstom Power in November 2015.
About GE:
GE (NYSE:GE) is the world’s Digital Industrial Company,
transforming industry with software-defined machines and solutions
that are connected, responsive and predictive. GE is organized
around a global exchange of knowledge, the "GE Store," through
which each business shares and accesses the same technology,
markets, structure and intellect. Each invention further fuels
innovation and application across our industrial sectors. With
people, services, technology and scale, GE delivers better outcomes
for customers by speaking the language of
industry. www.ge.com
About GE Power:
GE Power is a world leader in power generation with deep domain
expertise to help customers deliver electricity from a wide
spectrum of fuel sources. We are transforming the electricity
industry with the digital power plant, the world’s largest and most
efficient gas turbine, full balance of plant, upgrade and service
solutions as well as our data-leveraging software. Our innovative
technologies and digital offerings help make power more affordable,
reliable, accessible and sustainable. www.gepower.com. Follow us on
Twitter @GE_Power.
About Alba:
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) - one of the largest and modern
aluminium smelters in the world - is renowned for its premium grade
aluminium products, technological strength and innovative policies,
strict environmental guidelines and high track record for safety.
Established in 1971 as a 120,000 tonnes per annum smelter, Alba
today produces more than 971,000 metric tonnes per annum of the
highest grade aluminium, with products including standard and
T-ingots, extrusion billets, rolling slab, properzi ingots, and
molten aluminium.
Alba is listed on both the Bahrain Bourse and London Stock
Exchange, and the Company’s shareholders are Bahrain Mumtalakat
Holding Company (69.38%), SABIC Industrial Investment Company
(20.62%) and the General Public (10%).
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