GE to supply parts and services for Vemagiri plant

GMR signed a long-term service agreement with GE for the expansion of the Vemagiri power plant in Andhra Pradesh. Powered by two GE Frame 9FA gas turbine-generators, the plant will produce more than 768 megawatts of additional electricity by 2012, helping to support India’s rapid economic growth.

 

Under a 15-year contractual service agreement, GE will supply parts, services and repairs for the gas turbines to help promote a high degree of availability and performance. The agreement enables the power plant to meet its efficiency goals.

 

“With India’s energy demand expected to more than double by 2030, there is a pressing need to increase the efficiency and reliability of the country’s power production. By teaming up with GE, one of the world’s leading suppliers of power generation technology and services, we are positioning the Vemagiri plant to make a long-term, significant contribution to a modern and efficient Indian energy infrastructure,” said Raaj Kumar, chief executive officer—energy of GMR Group.

 

“Our service agreement demonstrates our commitment to support the growth of our customers by enabling them to maximize the productivity of their power generation assets,” said John Flannery, president and CEO, GE India. “Our mission is to provide cleaner, smarter and more efficient energy solutions that help our customers and communities to create jobs, expand their economies and improve living standards. This is particularly critical for India, where rapid growth continues to drive the need for greater levels of reliable and efficient power production.”

 

GE's Frame 9FA gas turbines have been proven in successful applications worldwide, and several units already are operating in other GMR Energy power plants. “The decision to apply the same technology for the capacity expansion of the Vemagiri power plant is a testimony of the customer's confidence in GE's technology and our ability to provide supporting services,” noted Flannery.