General Electric is urging the use of distributed power in Egypt with its plethora of solutions that use non-traditional sources of power generation. The American firm recently signed an agreement with Carbon Holdings for its plant in Ain Sukhna with GE providing plant technology that features power, water desalination, and water treatment. The complex will use combined cycle technology generating 300 MW of power. The water desalination plant, working on reverse osmosis filtration technology, has a generation capacity of 3,800 cubic meters per hour.
GE will deliver an integrated solutions package featuring technologies and equity to the Carbon Holding project, one of the world’s largest petrochemical undertakings, as part of a $500-million agreement. This is part of the $2 billion investment announced by GE in facility development, skills training and sustainability initiatives across Africa by 2018.
At the Cairo Energy Oil & Gas International Conference & Exhibition, President and CEO of GE Northeast Africa Sofiane Ben Tounes said, “At Cairo Energy 2014, we are not only showcasing our technologies that enhance the operational efficiency of power plants but also the newest solutions from our Distributed Power business that helps deliver power where it is needed most, in addition to drawing on renewable sources.” He added: “With electricity consumption in the country growing at an average of 7% annually, GE is committed to support the expansion of key power plants in the country as well as partner in initiatives that will position the country at the forefront in renewable energy.”
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