GE commissions 9E gas turbine at Iraq’s Al Qudus power plant

• 5 years ago (2019-06-04)
• David Flin

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GE has installed and commissioned a new advanced 9E gas turbine at the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity’s (MoE) Al Qudus Power Plant. The site was previously capable of generating up to 1125 MW. With the addition of the new turbine, it can generate an extra 125 MW, which will contribute to meeting the higher demand for power during the summer months. GE is also providing maintenance services, parts, and rehabilitation works at the site, helping to enhance the reliability of operations at the plant and maintain a stable supply of electricity over the course of the year.

Musaab al-Mudarris, Director of the Media Department of the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity, said: “Delivering additional power for the hot summer months is a priority for the Ministry of Electricity. One of the quickest and most cost-effective means of adding efficient, reliable power to the national grid is to enhance the productivity of existing power generation facilities.”

GE’s 9E technology is capable of running on more than 50 different kinds of fuel. This provides the MoE with the flexibility to operate the unit on the most economical source available and to keep generating power using liquid fuels when gas is unavailable.