Continuing its commitment to invest in its mature gas turbine fleets to keep them competitive in today’s dynamic energy marketplace, GE recently announced the launch order for its new GT26 HE (high efficiency) gas turbine upgrade with Uniper for the utility’s Enfield power station in greater London.
“We’re proud to launch our new GT26 HE upgrades with Uniper—it’s the most advanced solution we have ever introduced on a GT26 gas turbine, and one of our most efficient upgrades within the F-class portfolio,” said Scott Strazik, President and CEO of GE’s new gas power business. “Not only will this upgrade revitalise Uniper’s Enfield power plant, it will also improve its competitive position in the Great Britain generation market, supporting its long-term profitability and viability.”
Key performance benefits include higher efficiency for combined-cycle power plants, more than 2 per cent base load increased efficiency, translating to as much as USD 4 million in fuel savings annually per unit. Upto 1 per cent increased efficiency in part load, yielding up to $1 million in fuel savings a year per unit.
