They Might Be Giants: The World’s Largest Gas Turbines Will Light Up Pakistan

[Echo_419]

Chinese taking help/buying from Europeans and Pakistanis are happy?

Pakistan should be getting ToT to maximum levels, learning how to maintain and build modern energy infrastructure efficiently, and so on.

Pakistan should expand its engineering base and gain next level expertise and spread it throughout the nation via network of universities and training centers.

2 Unit ke liye thode denge TOT

 

[Edevelop]

The first batch arrived back in October....

Punjab govt installs first 9HA gas turbine at Bhikki power plant

The Punjab government in an effort to avoid blackouts and meet the power needs of nearly 190 million people is working to provide more affordable and reliable power as quickly as possible. To help reduce the estimated five Gigawatt (GW) energy shortfall, GE (NYSE:GE) will provide two high efficiency 9HA.01 gas turbines and associated equipment in its first such order in the Middle East and North Africa region, to Harbin Electric, a longtime business associate, for the new 1.1 GW Bhikki combined cycle power plant. Harbin will handle engineering, procurement and construction of the plant.

The Bhikki plant will generate the equivalent power needed to supply more than six million Pakistani homes, and is likely to be the largest, most efficient power plant in Pakistan. It is expected to enter commercial operation in 2017. This project marks the first HA orders in the Middle East and North Africa Region and the 20th and 21st worldwide.

CEO, Quaid-e-Azam Thermal Power Limited, Ahad Cheema, on behalf of the government of Punjab said: “We are committed to meeting the growing demand for power to drive industrial growth and all-round economic progress as well as to promote the welfare of our people.”

“As part of this, we are not only investing in new plants but also strengthening public-private collaboration to ensure that advanced technologies are deployed to meet the growing demand. GE and Harbin are moving forward with an accelerated timeframe to add additional power to the grid,” he added.

“The Bhikki combined cycle plant is a strong example of technical collaboration between GE and Harbin in providing the most advanced combined cycle power plant solutions,” said Mr Guo Yu, Chairman of HEI. “Deploying GE’s advanced HA technology is a game changer for the industry as it supports the government’s goal to ensure affordable, reliable and efficient power generation to meet growing demand.”

Mohammed Mohaisen, President & CEO, GE Power Generation Products Middle East and North Africa, added, “The 9HA gas turbine is an industry game changer bringing significant enhancements in productivity and efficiency. Providing the first 9HA heavy duty gas turbines in the MENA region to the Bhikki plant in Pakistan demonstrates our keenness to deliver the best-in-class solution for supporting the country in meeting its energy requirements using the most efficient technology available today.”

Sarim Sheikh, President and CEO of GE Pakistan, explained: “As a committed partner in the all-round progress and development of Pakistan, we understand how mission-critical it is to bring the latest technologies. Addressing the shortage of electricity is imperative to boost the industrial infrastructure of the country and to promote the well-being of the people. Through our technology collaboration for Bhikki, we are confident of setting a new industry benchmark in the country’s power sector.”

With the Bhikki plant, 21 HA units have been ordered and 68 HA units have been technically selected by customers around the world. GE’s H-class technology has been embraced by customers in Korea, Japan, the United Kingdom, Brazil, the United States, France, Russia, Germany, Turkey, Egypt, Pakistan and Argentina.

GE’s HA gas turbines provide a combination of the most output, highest efficiency and best operational flexibility, and lead the industry in total lifecycle value. The 9HA.01 offers a net combined-cycle efficiency of more than 61 percent and leads the industry with cleaner, reliable and cost-effective conversion of fuel to electricity.

The 9HA gas turbine completed off grid, full speed, full load validation testing in January 2015 at the world’s largest, most thorough gas turbine test stand located at GE’s manufacturing facility in Greenville, SC, USA. This testing facility has attracted industry visitors from around the world.

Among key agreements in the country, GE has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the government to develop Pakistan’s energy resources to meet the projected demand of 54,000 megawatts by the year 2020. GE will assist the government in achieving its goals by engaging in Pakistan’s energy, transportation and water sectors and will work to identify potential sources of funding and explore potential investment opportunities in those sectors.

Punjab govt installs first 9HA gas turbine at Bhikki power plant | Pakistan Today

 

[Edevelop]

Second on its way....

From Bhikki to Balloki: GE and Harbin to Deliver Second High-Efficiency HA Gas Power Plant for Pakistan

• Federal Government of Pakistan Cites Project as a “Game Changer in the Energy Sector, Setting a Benchmark in Lowest Prices and Highest Efficiency”
• The Plant will be able to Generate the Equivalent Power Needed to Supply More Than 6 Million Pakistani Homes
• Balloki Combined-Cycle Power Plant Marks the 24th and 25th HA Gas Turbine Orders Worldwide

SCHENECTADY, N.Y.—December 16, 2015—With Pakistan facing a projected 5 gigawatt (GW) energy shortfall, the Federal Government of Pakistan is moving forward with plans to avoid blackouts and meet growing power needs. As part of the government’s plan, GE (NYSE: GE) will provide two high-efficiency 9HA gas turbines, one steam turbine (engineered by Alstom and now incorporated into GE’s portfolio) and associated equipment to Harbin Electric International Company Limited (HEI) for the new 1.2 GW Balloki combined-cycle power plant. Harbin, a longtime business associate with GE, will handle engineering, procurement and construction of the plant.


This move follows the October announcement of the new 1.1 GW Bhikki combined-cycle power plant in Pakistan, which will also include two 9HA gas turbines and one steam turbine (engineered by Alstom); both the Bhikki and Balloki plants are expected to enter commercial operation in 2017. The Balloki plant marks the 24th and 25th worldwide orders for GE’s HA, the world’s largest, most efficient gas turbine. Together, Bhikki and Balloki will be able to provide the equivalent power needed to supply more than 12 million Pakistani homes.


“The Balloki plant is part of our game-changing approach to providing sustainable, efficient energy to meet Pakistan’s growing demand for power,” said Rashid Mehmood Langrial, CEO of National Power Park Management Company Limited (NPPMCL), the holding company of the Balloki Power Plant. “We are pleased to work with GE on the advanced technologies needed to drive economic growth and improve the welfare of our people.”


“GE has made a long-term commitment to helping Pakistan meet its development needs,” said Joe Mastrangelo, president and CEO, gas power systems at GE Power. “The Balloki project builds on our strong partnerships in the power sector and our recent acquisition of Alstom’s power and grid businesses. This project represents the value that Alstom’s steam turbine technology is bringing to customers as part of our broader GE product offerings. Our HA gas turbines and complementary steam turbine are well integrated to deliver superior performance, efficiency and flexibility.”


“The Balloki combined-cycle plant further demonstrates the strength of the technical collaboration between GE and Harbin,” said Mr. Guo Yu, chairman of HEI. “Working together on projects in Pakistan – and worldwide – we can provide the most competitive, advanced combined-cycle power plant solutions available. The HA technology, together with the Alstom steam turbine, sets the standard in the energy sector and supports the Central Government of Pakistan’s goal to ensure affordable and reliable power generation.”


Among key agreements in the country, GE has signed a memorandum of understanding with the government to develop Pakistan’s energy resources to meet the projected demand of 54,000 megawatts by the year 2020. GE will assist the government in achieving its goals by engaging in Pakistan's energy, transportation and water sectors and will work to identify potential sources of funding and explore potential investment opportunities in those sectors.


With the Balloki plant, 25 HA units have been ordered among 78 that have been technically selected[1] by customers around the world. GE’s H-class technology has been embraced by customers in Korea, Japan, the United Kingdom, Brazil, the United States, France, Russia, Germany, Turkey, Egypt, Pakistan and Argentina.


GE’s HA gas turbines provide a combination of the most output, highest efficiency and best operational flexibility and lead the industry in total life cycle value. The 9HA offers a net combined-cycle efficiency of more than 61 percent and leads the industry with cleaner, reliable and cost-effective conversion of fuel to electricity.


From Bhikki to Balloki: GE and Harbin to Deliver Second High-Efficiency HA Gas Power Plant for Pakistan

 

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GE’s H-class technology has been embraced by customers in Korea, Japan, the United Kingdom, Brazil, the United States, France, Russia, Germany, Turkey, Egypt, Pakistan and Argentina.

Russia? Hmmm...

July 2014 ... http://www.cospp.com/topics/device/mobile/t/95116571/ge-h-frame-gts-used-in-russian-chp.htm?m_n=true

General Electric seeks to sell 500 of new gas turbines by 2030| Reuters

 

[ajpirzada]

some hope ... great projects by punjab govt

 

[Genghis khan1]

Its being powered with LNG. Secondly all Hydro based project will complete no less than 2020. We need cheap alternatives like LNG and Coal based plants to fill in the gap until that point. Secondly by the time we have hydro projects comleted we will still need these projects as shortfall will expand as economic activities increase in future.

LNG is expensive and Pakistan doesn't have any LNG, Pakistan get LNG from Qatar. Coal plants are dirty and Coal price/unit is still way expensive than Hydro-power. Politicians don't care about short fall, if they did, there are several Hydropower project that have their feasible studies completed and awaiting funding since 2006. Pakistan got enough Hydropower potential to power it's projected economy for next 100 years with cheaper than dirt electric prices by just building hydropower project. for example: Bunji Dam if build, can alone compensate for 10 to 20 of these GE turbines, with Annual generation capacity of 24088 GWh.


http://www.nepra.org.pk/Policies/Hydel Potential in Pakistan.pdf

 

[Genghis khan1]

Anecdotal evidence. These multi-billion projects are not negotiated in Raja Bazar style. Spares, warranties, SLAs etc are built in to the contract as well as cost.

You will be surprised, behind college degree and suit and a tie, there is a Raja Bazar vendor, who made it way into GE price negotiation table. In US, many people in GE spares part supply and other dept don't even have collage degree's. They were hired due to their professional work experience in their previous jobs. A cost cutting measure cuz collage graduates are expensive. For this purchase, Initial cost seems reasonable because GE is selling their expensive equipment. Once single life cycle of equipment, or contract coverage is over. GE will make money on parts.

 

[Pandora]

LNG is expensive and Pakistan doesn't have any LNG, Pakistan get LNG from Qatar. Coal plants are dirty and Coal price/unit is still way expensive than Hydro-power. Politicians don't care about short fall, if they did, there are several Hydropower project that have their feasible studies completed and awaiting funding since 2006. Pakistan got enough Hydropower potential to power it's projected economy for next 100 years with cheaper than dirt electric prices by just building hydropower project. for example: Bunji Dam if build, can alone compensate for 10 to 20 of these GE turbines, with Annual generation capacity of 24088 GWh.


http://www.nepra.org.pk/Policies/Hydel Potential in Pakistan.pdf

Like i said these are solutions for near future not long term. Coal and Gas are relatively cheaper than oil. Obviously hydro is the best solution but even if we start building it now it will take at least 10 year for one dam to be built. Take example of Neelum Jhelum Hydro project its still not functional after 10 years. It takes billions of dollars in investment which we dont have right now. Private investors prefer plants with low startup costs. New power plants are very high yeilding so for now this is our only solution.

 

[Genghis khan1]

Like i said these are solutions for near future not long term. Coal and Gas are relatively cheaper than oil. Obviously hydro is the best solution but even if we start building it now it will take at least 10 year for one dam to be built. Take example of Neelum Jhelum Hydro project its still not functional after 10 years. It takes billions of dollars in investment which we dont have right now. Private investors prefer plants with low startup costs. New power plants are very high yeilding so for now this is our only solution.

Neelum Jhelum is not function due to mismanagement and possible corruption, otherwise it should have been completed in 2 to 3 year max. Most large project will take from 5 to 7 years to complete. Hydropower project pay for themselves within 5 years after that it all bonus money every year. Imagine $16 Billion that we are giving away to Qatar could be use to build a world's largest Supercomputer ($300 million) for advance research, add multiple Squadrons of stealth jets ($7 to $10 billion) and another set of advance Subs all together (5 Billion).

Pakistan inks LNG deal worth $16b with Qatar - The Express Tribune