GE Gas Power marked a milestone by synchronizing two GT13E2 gas turbines to the national grid at the Zubair Permanent Power Generation Plant. The facility is owned, by the Basra Oil Company and located at the Zubair oil field, about 20 kilometers from the city of Basra. ENI Iraq B.V. is responsible for developing the oil field and had awarded a contract to GE for the engineering, procurement, installation and commissioning of the power plant. Two other GT13E2 units at the site had previously been synchronized, to the grid in summer 2020. The new additions have taken the total generation capacity of the site up to 700 megawatts (MW).
Joseph Anis, President & CEO, GE Gas Power in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia said: “With Iraq’s population growing at over 2% per year, the demand for reliable, affordable electricity continues to increase. Every megawatt added to the grid can make a significant impact on the quality of life of the Iraqi people. GE is honored to work together with ENI to support the country’s socio-economic development by delivering much-needed electricity to power growth and prosperity for present and future generations.”
The GT13E2 gas turbines installed at the facility offer industry-leading efficiency in the E-class segment. The technology has clocked in over 14 million operating hours, with more than 190 units deployed in nearly 40 countries. It can also operate on a wide range of fuel compositions without hardware changes and offers a flexible extended maintenance concept that reduces operating costs while saving fuel.
