As the Middle East region focuses on accelerating infrastructure investment to boost its power sector, GE is putting the spotlight on enhancing power sector efficiencies through its advanced portfolio of industry-leading technologies at POWER-GEN Middle East to be held from Oct. 12 to 14, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center.

One of the highlights of GE’s participation at the event is the regional launch of the world’s largest and most efficient gas turbines — the 9HA and 7HA for 50 and 60 hertz applications.

GE’s latest air-cooled H-class technology operates at more than 61 percent combined cycle efficiency and leads the industry with cleaner, reliable and cost-effective conversion of natural gas to electricity.

The 9HA also leads the industry in output, exceeding 470 megawatts (MW) per unit while using less gas per MW than any other turbine on the market. The HA turbines will help power plants in the region meet the growing demand for electricity, estimated to be increasing at 7 percent per annum over the next decade, according to research by the Economist Intelligence Unit.

Also in the spotlight is GE’s new 9EMax solution, a game-changing leap forward in 9E gas turbine performance that redefines how customers in the Middle East can quickly deliver more power, at lower costs.

Mohammed Mohaisen, CEO, GE Power Generation Products & Services Sales, MENA, said: “The Middle East’s power sector is witnessing a transformational shift toward cleaner resources in addition to a focus on increasing output by strengthening plant efficiency. This two-pronged approach, which supports the regional governments’ goal for a sustainable energy future, is addressed by the advanced technologies that GE is showcasing.”

He continued: “Through our participation, we are also underlining our strong presence in the region, supporting nearly two-thirds of the total power generated using our advanced gas turbines.”