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Under the patronage of the Ministry of Energy, GE Vernova hosted the exclusive ‘New Era of Energy’ forum at the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC), Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. New initiatives and milestones announced at the event included the following: Plans to invest in manufacturing grid solutions in the Kingdom: In alignment with the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed in November 2024 between GE Vernova and National Grid, GE Vernova announced the intent to make a significant investment to expand its GE Saudi Advanced Turbines (GESAT) facility located in Dammam. This will enable the local production of high-voltage gas-insulated switchgears, marking the establishment of the first GE Vernova facility of its kind in the Middle East. The investment is part of GE Vernova’s broader strategy to support Saudi Vision 2030, including the timely delivery of essential, long-lead equipment critical for the modernization of the country’s electrical infrastructure. It also underscores GE Vernova’s commitment to deepening local industrial capabilities and generating employment opportunities for the people of Saudi Arabia. Expanded production capacity: GE Vernova will be expanding production capacity at its GE Manufacturing Technology Center (GEMTEC) facility in Dammam to advance grid automation products, services, and solutions in Saudi Arabia. This investment aims to accelerate grid digitalization and modernization, reinforcing its long-term commitment to a more efficient, reliable, and sustainable power network. First ever heavy-duty gas turbine outage led entirely by Saudi nationals: Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) and GE Vernova announced the safe and successful completion of the first gas turbine outage entirely planned and executed by GE Vernova’s Saudi engineers and specialists at the 8th Power Plant in Riyadh. The strategic facility plays a critical role in addressing the growing electricity demands. The outage execution highlights both companies’ commitment fostering local talent within Saudi Arabia’s energy sector. MOU with Saudi Electricity Company (SEC): GE Vernova’s Electrification Software business signed an MOU with SEC to help the country digitize, modernize, and accelerate on energy transition goals as it prepares for Vision 2030 and beyond. As part of the MOU, SEC will collaborate with GE Vernova and explore utilization of GE Vernova’s GridOS® the first software portfolio designed for grid orchestration. To support the adoption of the software, GE Vernova aims to help develop a Regional Center of Competency & Excellence in Riyadh. Protocols of Cooperation with Saudi EXIM Bank: In 2024, GE Vernova signed an MOU with Saudi EXIM Bank aimed at enabling the export of its goods and services from Saudi Arabia through lending and insurance support from Saudi EXIM Bank. Financing and insurance play an important role as Saudi Arabia progresses in diversifying its economy through the growth of non-oil exports. At the New Era of Energy forum, the two parties announced more detailed Protocols of Cooperation to define how they will work together moving forward by building on the previous MOU. |
