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Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Consumers Energy Expands Zeeland Natural Gas Plant to Grow Michigan's Energy Reliability
JACKSON, Mich., May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- An expansion of Consumers Energy's Zeeland natural gas plant is underway and anticipated to be complete mid-June prior to the summer peak generation period, reinforcing the company's long-standing commitment to delivering reliable, affordable and flexible energy to Michigan communities. This investment is part of Consumers Energy's broader Reliability Roadmap, a strategic initiative focused on modernizing infrastructure and enhancing grid resilience to prepare for Michigan's energy future. "This expansion of our Zeeland facility is a powerful step forward in our commitment to reliability," said Norm Kapala, vice president of generation operations at Consumers Energy. "As demand for electricity continues to evolve, we're taking proactive measures to ensure our customers continue to receive dependable energy around the clock—especially as our communities grow." The Zeeland plant expansion will increase the generation capacity of the highly efficient natural gas plant through the installation of new technology to improve performance and flexibility. This includes an Advanced Gas Path (AGP) system to boost power output and fuel efficiency, along with an Advanced Fuel System (AFS) to better control how fuel is mixed. These upgrades will allow the turbines to generate more electricity and respond faster to demand, while staying within existing annual emission limits and result in 50 additional megawatts for customers along with a 2.5% improvement in fuel efficiency. "This is not just an investment in power generation—it's an investment in Michigan's future," Kapala added. "We're building a stronger, smarter energy grid that protects our communities and supports our state's economic growth." At Consumers Energy, our priority is to meet the electric needs of our customers. We've invested significantly in infrastructure to ensure reliable energy delivery with dependable, on-demand electricity. This includes maintaining the Jackson Generating Station and expanding our gas-fired facilities such as the recent purchase of the Covert Generating Station and this additional generating capacity at the Zeeland Generating Station. We will also continue the operation of the Karn 3 and 4 combined cycle units. Consumers Energy is Michigan's largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, flexible, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7. For more information about Consumers Energy, go to Check out Consumers Energy on Social Media View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Consumers Energy
Iraq Business
29-04-2025
- Business
- Iraq Business
GE Vernova to Upgrade Bazyan Power Plant
By John Lee. GE Vernova has announced plans to install its new AGP XPAND upgrade at the 1,250 MW Bazyan [Bazian] Power Plant in Iraqi Kurdistan, operated by Taurus Energy [Taurus Arm], part of the Onex Group. The announcement was made at a ceremony in Sulaymaniyah, attended by H.E. Qubad Talabani, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), and H.E. Kamal Mohammad Salih Khalil, Minister of Electricity. The AGP XPAND upgrade, building on GE Vernova's Advanced Gas Path (AGP) technology, is designed to boost the output of 9E.03 gas turbines by up to 7 percent, improve efficiency by approximately 1 percent, and increase exhaust energy by up to 2.6 percent-enhancing both steam and power production capabilities for combined heat and power plants. Bazyan Power Plant, powered by four 9E.03 and two 9F.04 turbines, will be the first site globally to deploy this technology. The upgrade is expected to enhance capacity and supply additional electricity to the Kurdistan Region, Mosul, and Salahaldin, according to a statement from GE Vernova. Additionally, Taurus Energy signed a 17-year long-term service agreement with GE Vernova, including Iraq's first 9E Rotor Life Extension package, strengthening their strategic collaboration. (Sources: GE Vernova; Qubad Talabani)
Iraq Business
08-02-2025
- Business
- Iraq Business
GE Vernova Boosts Iraq's Power Capacity
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Electricity and GE Vernova have completed upgrades at multiple power plants, enhancing Iraq's electricity infrastructure. The project covers 46 gas turbines across 12 sites, expected to add up to 500 MW to the national grid by summer 2025. Several plants, including Ninawa, Al-Diwaniyah, Hilla, and Karbala, have transitioned from heavy fuel oil to natural gas, increasing capacity by 260 MW. Additional modernisations will add a further 250 MW. Advanced Gas Path (AGP) and MXLII upgrades at Al-Quds, Dhiqar, and Al Mansouriya plants will improve efficiency by up to 6%. Under a 2024 services agreement, GE Vernova has also completed maintenance projects covering 3.7 GW at sites such as Qayyarah and Baghdad South to improve long-term reliability. (Source: GE Vernova)
Mid East Info
08-02-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
GE Vernova and Iraq's Ministry of Electricity propel key projects forward - Middle East Business News and Information
Modernization project for 46 GE Vernova gas turbines powering 12 power plants is expected to add over 500 megawatts (MW) to the national grid within the summer of 2025 GE Vernova's Advanced Gas Path (AGP) upgrades installed at Al Mansouriya, Al-Quds and Dhiqar power plants increased their power capacity by 6 percent GE Vernova also completed comprehensive maintenance projects across multiple power plants with a total capacity of 3.7 gigawatts as part of services and upgrade agreements Baghdad, Iraq— In a major boost to Iraq's electricity infrastructure, the Ministry of Electricity (MoE) and GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) have announced the successful completion of upgrades at several key power plants, significantly enhancing the performance and output of existing GE Vernova generating units. The new upgrades are part of a broader effort by the Ministry to modernize the power generation infrastructure to enhance grid stability and capacity, while meeting the growing energy demand in Iraq in alignment with the country's energy transition efforts. The broader upgrade project regards 46 gas turbines across 12 power plants, on the way to adding up to 500 megawatts (MW) to the national grid before the summer of 2025. This modernization is expected to improve operational flexibility and boost output, efficiency, and availability of the power generation assets. Some of the power plants included in this project – Ninawa, Al Diwaniyah, Hilla, Karbala, Shat Al Basra, Najibiya, Samawa, Dhiqar, Al Khairat and Al Haidariya– already transitioned from heavy fuel oil (HFO) to natural gas, with a capacity increase of approximately 260 MW. The other plants are expected to be modernized within the summer of 2025, with an expected additional increase in capacity of approximately 250 MW. In addition, GE Vernova announced the successful installation of its Advanced Gas Path (AGP) upgrades on several 9.E gas turbines powering Al-Quds, and Dhiqar power plants, and MXLII upgrades on 13E2 gas turbines powering Al Mansouriya power plant. The expected output increases of up to 6% for each of these power plants will enable Iraq's Ministry of Electricity (MoE) to generate more electricity using the same amount of fuel. In addition, as part of services and upgrade agreement announced in 2024 with MoE to enhance the availability of power plants across the country, GE Vernova completed comprehensive maintenance projects across several of these power plants corresponding to a total capacity of 3.7 gigawatts, including Qayyarah, Diwaniyah, Al-Haydariyah, and Baghdad South. These initiatives aim to enhance the long-term reliability and stability of Iraq's power sector. Eng. Ziyad Ali Fadhil, Iraq's Minister of Electricity, said: 'These diverse and comprehensive projects significantly advance our goals of expanding electricity generation and enhancing energy reliability, particularly during peak demand periods. The projects also focus on improving power plant efficiency and increasing output without increased fuel consumption, leading to less carbon emissions per amount of fuel consumed. Collaborating with reputed international companies like GE Vernova is critical to achieving the Ministry's objectives and bolstering the nation's power sector.' Joseph Anis, President & CEO, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Gas Power at GE Vernova, said: 'We are proud of this ongoing collaboration to support the Ministry of Electricity's strategic objectives of enhancing power generation efficiency across Iraq and accelerating the nation's energy transition efforts. The timely completion of these projects is integral to GE Vernova's commitment to modernize Iraq's energy infrastructure and support the delivery of more efficient and more sustainable energy solutions.' In October 2024, GE Vernova announced the early completion and commissioning of five critical 132-kilovolt substations across Iraq. Additionally, a sixth substation, Al Rasafa Center, was successfully energized on November 18, 2024, more than two months ahead of schedule. In April 2024, GE Vernova also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Iraqi government in Washington, D.C., during the visit of the Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani to the United States. The MoU was signed under the patronage and in the presence of Prime Minister Al-Sudani, Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil Hayan Abdul Ghani Al-Swad, and Roger Martella, Chief Corporate Officer, Chief Sustainability Officer, and Head of Government Affairs at GE Vernova. Over the past decade, GE Vernova has significantly contributed to the development of Iraq's energy infrastructure, adding up to 19,000 megawatts of power to the national grid. The company has also constructed 30 substations and completed the first phase of the crucial electricity grid interconnection with Jordan. In addition, GE Vernova has facilitated access to over USD 3 billion in financing for energy projects in Iraq and remains committed to empowering local talent development and workforce training programs.
Trade Arabia
05-02-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
GE Vernova completes key projects for Iraq's Ministry of Electricity
In a major boost to Iraq's electricity infrastructure, the Ministry of Electricity (MoE) and GE Vernova have announced the completion of upgrades at several key power plants, significantly enhancing the performance and output of existing GE Vernova generating units. The new upgrades are part of a broader effort by the ministry to modernise the power generation infrastructure to enhance grid stability and capacity, while meeting the growing energy demand in Iraq in alignment with the country's energy transition efforts. The broader upgrade project regards 46 gas turbines across 12 power plants, on the way to adding up to 500 megawatts (MW) to the national grid before the summer of 2025. This modernisation is expected to improve operational flexibility and boost output, efficiency, and availability of the power generation assets. Some of the power plants included in this project - Ninawa, Al Diwaniyah, Hilla, Karbala, Shat Al Basra, Najibiya, Samawa, Dhiqar, Al Khairat and Al Haidariya– already transitioned from heavy fuel oil (HFO) to natural gas, with a capacity increase of approximately 260 MW. The other plants are expected to be modernized within the summer of 2025, with an expected additional increase in capacity of approximately 250 MW. In addition, GE Vernova announced the successful installation of its Advanced Gas Path (AGP) upgrades on several 9.E gas turbines powering Al-Quds, and Dhiqar power plants, and MXLII upgrades on 13E2 gas turbines powering Al Mansouriya power plant. The expected output increases of up to 6% for each of these power plants will enable Iraq's Ministry of Electricity (MoE) to generate more electricity using the same amount of fuel. As part of services and upgrade agreement announced in 2024 with MoE to enhance the availability of power plants across the country, GE Vernova completed comprehensive maintenance projects across several of these power plants corresponding to a total capacity of 3.7 gigawatts, including Qayyarah, Diwaniyah, Al-Haydariyah, and Baghdad South. These initiatives aim to enhance the long-term reliability and stability of Iraq's power sector. Eng Ziyad Ali Fadhil, Iraq's Minister of Electricity, said: 'These diverse and comprehensive projects significantly advance our goals of expanding electricity generation and enhancing energy reliability, particularly during peak demand periods. The projects also focus on improving power plant efficiency and increasing output without increased fuel consumption, leading to less carbon emissions per amount of fuel consumed. Collaborating with reputed international companies like GE Vernova is critical to achieving the Ministry's objectives and bolstering the nation's power sector.' Joseph Anis, President & CEO, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Gas Power at GE Vernova, said: "We are proud of this ongoing collaboration to support the Ministry of Electricity's strategic objectives of enhancing power generation efficiency across Iraq and accelerating the nation's energy transition efforts. The timely completion of these projects is integral to GE Vernova's commitment to modernize Iraq's energy infrastructure and support the delivery of more efficient and more sustainable energy solutions.' In October 2024, GE Vernova announced the early completion and commissioning of five critical 132-kilovolt substations across Iraq. Additionally, a sixth substation, Al Rasafa Center, was successfully energized on November 18, 2024, more than two months ahead of schedule. In April 2024, GE Vernova also signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Iraqi government in Washington, D.C., during the visit of the Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani to the United States. The MoU was signed under the patronage and in the presence of Prime Minister Al-Sudani, Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil Hayan Abdul Ghani Al-Swad, and Roger Martella, Chief Corporate Officer, Chief Sustainability Officer, and Head of Government Affairs at GE Vernova. Over the past decade, GE Vernova has significantly contributed to the development of Iraq's energy infrastructure, adding up to 19,000 megawatts of power to the national grid. The company has also constructed 30 substations and completed the first phase of the crucial electricity grid interconnection with Jordan. In addition, GE Vernova has facilitated access to over $3 billion in financing for energy projects in Iraq and remains committed to empowering local talent development and workforce training programmes. -
