September 26, 2017
Egypt: First-Ever GE Turnkey Solar Plant Coming to Egypt
There are many ways a company can demonstrate its commitment to a country's development. For GE in Egypt, its latest example is an agreement to build a 50MW solar farm, the… Read more »
September 09, 2017
Egypt: Securing Egypt's Energy Future from Deep Under the Sea
Located 150 kilometers north of Port Said, below choppy Mediterranean waters more than 1,000 meters deep, the Zohr Gas Field is one of the world’s largest. The field is… Read more »
September 11, 2017
Egypt: Keeping Electricity Flowing in Egypt Through Financing and Technology
Ensuring that 7 gigawatts (GW) of electricity supply stays connected in Egypt requires not only power plants and transmission lines, but also less obvious factors such as advanced… Read more »
May 04, 2017
Ghana: GE to Supply Power Generation Technology for Ghana's 400 MW Bridge Power Project
400 megawatt (MW) greenfield project will be Africa’s first liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) fired power plant and world’s largest plant of its kind Project will provide… Read more »
May 03, 2017
Ghana: Ghana Gets a Much-Needed Power Project Off the Ground
For just a moment, think about what your life would be like without electricity. What would happen if you were unable to charge the device you’re reading this blog post on;… Read more »
May 02, 2017
Angola: Plane Power: How Software and Jet Engine Tech is Helping Angola Leapfrog into the Digital Age
Available capital isn't the only obstacle to economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa. Another major hurdle is the lack of reliable electricity. In fact, large parts of the region… Read more »
Angola: GE Announces Order with AE Energia to Bring Fast, Digital Power to Angola
Fast, trailer-mounted solutions will bring 200 megawatts (MW) of power, the equivalent needed for up to an additional 15% of Angola's population Includes GE's Asset Performance… Read more »
April 28, 2017
Angola: Through Various Development Initiatives, GE is Having a Positive Impact on Angolans' Lives
Since 1958, GE has been operating in Angola where they have worked hard to expand their portfolio in the country. With the introduction of GE Transportation, the company… Read more »
April 26, 2017
Africa: GE Announces Clarke Energy as a Jenbacher Gas Engines Distributor for an Additional Six Countries in Africa
GE's Gas Engine Technology Helps Customers in Africa Address Ongoing Energy Supply and Grid Reliability Concerns With Addition of Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo,… Read more »
April 28, 2017
Algeria: How One Algerian Gas Turbine Turned into our Largest Services Contract in GE Power's History
Nearly 60 years ago, GE gave a company called Alstom the license to manufacture a revolutionary technology – the gas turbine – in Alstom's burgeoning factory in… Read more »
April 25, 2017
Algeria: Historic $3 billion Deal Sees GE and Sonelgaz Strengthen Local Digital Industrial Capabilities to Boost Algeria's Power Sector
GE and Algeria's Sonelgaz SPE, an affiliate of Sonelgaz, will collaborate under a historic deal worth more than $3 billion that is a prime indicator of the direction now taken by… Read more »
April 24, 2017
Algeria: A New $3 Billion Deal will Help Algeria Take its Power to the Next Level
Four years ago, the Algerian energy company Sonelgaz bought 34 gas and steam turbines from GE to help bring power to millions of people across its desert and urban landscapes. The… Read more »
Algeria: GE Power and Sonelgaz Strengthen Power Sector, Mark Digital Industrial Transformation in Algeria through Landmark Collaboration
Largest services deal and second largest Industrial Internet software deal in GE Power's history Deal includes operations and maintenance (O&M) services for 10 power plants… Read more »
April 07, 2017
Cameroon: A Cameroonian Poultry Hatchery Is Benefiting From GE's Gas Engine Technology
Power generation is one of the most significant challenges facing Sub-Saharan Africa and the shortage of essential electrical infrastructure often means that social and economic… Read more »
April 03, 2017
Nigeria: Transcorp Commissioning of GE Unit is Evidence of their Mission to Light Up Nigeria
Skills development is of utmost importance in developing countries where workforces are eager for opportunities to acquire new talents. While investments are undoubtedly important… Read more »
March 24, 2017
Africa: GE Oil & Gas Expands Global Footprint with New Sub Saharan Africa Facility to Support Customer Operations
Takoradi service facility underlines GE’s commitment to bring global expertise and build local capabilities in Africa Read more »
March 22, 2017
Egypt: More Capacity, Lower Fuel Use, Increased Efficiency: GE Upgrades Egyptian Power Plant
Working deep inside the gas turbines of the Kurimat power plant in Upper Egypt, a team of engineers from GE and its partners have been implementing technical upgrades which will… Read more »
March 14, 2017
Africa: GE Renewable Energy to Showcase Expertise in Hydropower at Africa 2017 in Marrakesh, Morocco
GE’s Hydro Solutions, a business of GE Renewable Energy, is one of the main sponsor of Hydro Africa 2017 in Marrakesh, Morocco The event is to take place from 14th to 16th… Read more »
March 10, 2017
Ghana: GE's Fuel-Flexible Power Plant Brings Vital Energy Boost to Ghana
GE to Provide 200MW Turnkey Power Plant with Consortium Partner to Amandi Energy Limited in Aboadze, Ghana Tri-Fuel 9E.04 Gas Turbines From GE to Add Equivalent Power Needed to… Read more »
March 07, 2017
Africa: GE Launches Global Powering Efficiency Center of Excellence, Offering Solutions to Help Reduce Coal Plant Emissions by up to 11 Percent
GE's Powering Efficiency COE Combines the Expertise of Power Services, Steam Power Systems, Power Digital Solutions, the Global Research Center and Global Growth Organization… Read more »
March 06, 2017
Algeria: Algeria's Clean Energy: Huge Potential, Huge Ambition
Algeria is known for its oil and gas, but take a quick look at a world map, and you’ll see that its mountains and Mediterranean coastline mean huge wind energy… Read more »
February 27, 2017
South Africa: Clearing The Air: This Woman Is Helping South Africa's New Coal Power Plant Reduce Emissions
People often visit South Africa to bask in the country's sunshine, learn about its history and discover its stunning natural beauty. But just east of the capital Pretoria, amid a… Read more »
February 24, 2017
Mozambique: GE Is Committed To Sustainable Development In Mozambique
Since 2011, GE has established a base for its oil and gas business in Mozambique forging partnerships with local organisations to build infrastructure and develop a much-needed… Read more »
February 22, 2017
Cameroon: GE's Gas Engine Technology Provides Cost-Effective, Grid-Stability Solution for Cameroon Poultry Hatchery
Given the critical nature of poultry hatcheries, a half-hour power outage can completely cripple a business, leading to a complete overhaul of the hatchery installations Sold… Read more »
February 17, 2017
Nigeria: Hard Work And Perseverance Paid Off For This GE Go-Getter Who Was Determined To Succeed
The GE Reports Africa blog has launched a new series known as “A Day in the Life Of” which profiles GE SSA’s unsung heroes, highlighting their contribution at GE. Read more »