GE Oil & Gas signs long-term agreement with QAFCO for upgrade and maintenance of gas turbines

GE Oil & Gas (NYSE: GE) today revealed that its Downstream Technology Solutions (DTS) company has actually been awarded a 15-year technical growth partnership arrangement by Qatar Fertiliser Company (QAFCO).

In this tactical contract, DTS will bring GE Oil & Gas proficiencies to note the first regional installation of its innovative 32 K Extendor Combustion System that will make it possible for QAFCO to enhance the operational efficiency of its gas wind turbines.

GE Oil & Gas will provide the parts for the project with the very first setup established for 2017, while alteration, repair work as well as field services will certainly be provided via Qatar-based experts.

GE Oil & Gas has a set up base of 6 FR6 gas wind turbines, 31 centrifugal compressors, 16 steam wind turbines and also 16 pumps across QAFCO plants. The contract will certainly aid in scaling-up the operational efficiency of the gas turbines, contributing to enhanced plant procedures and also greater levels of efficiency.

Khalifa A Al Sowaidi, CEO of QAFCO, stated: "We looking innovative solutions and on-ground support to strengthen effectiveness and also optimize source usage throughout our plants. To achieve continually high levels of performance, it is essential that we expand maintenance intervals through verified innovation. GE Oil & Gas has actually been a long-term partner, and with the brand-new solution that is carried out at QAFCO for the first time in the region, we likewise gain from the localized expertize as well as support that GE brings.".

Rami Qasem, President & CEO of GE Oil & Gas for the Middle East, North Africa and also Turkey, stated: "Installing the initial Extendor Combustion Supply kit in the region at QAFCO shows our commitment to supply the best-in-class modern technology solution and underscores the lasting collaboration in between GE as well as QAFCO which expands for 40 years. The extensive upgrade, fixing and upkeep, led by our Qatar-based team, will support QAFCO by considerably minimizing the burning element wear & tear of the generators and raising the meanwhile in between upkeep.".

The new arrangement builds on earlier long-lasting solution contract authorized between GE Oil & Gas DTS and also QAFCO to enhance the efficiency of its plant in Mesaieed in 2013, further underscoring GE's localization commitment.

Qatar is among the vital markets of GE between East area, where the company has been playing a key duty in power facilities advancement including power, water as well as oil & gas for almost four decades. The Qatar Service Center of GE Oil & Gas in Ras Laffan is a center of quality that serves as a modern technology center for the region.
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