GE to launch 660, 800 MW steam turbines in India

Looking to strengthen its presence in the fast-growing power sector, General Electric will introduce 660 and 800 MW supercritical steam turbines in India this year.

With India targeting a capacity addition of 1,00,000 MW in the 12th five-year plan (2012-17), the demand for various power equipment including high-efficiency turbines is expected to be significant.

"The recent focus on using higher efficiency thermal products in India, allows GE to introduce its latest generation 660 and 800MW supercritical steam turbine technology here (in India)," GE Energy India's President and CEO Kishore Jayaraman told PTI.

According to him, these turbines would be introduced in the Indian market this year. Financial details were not available.

Jayaraman noted that GE's steam turbine technology is extremely flexible and can be customised with a variety of boiler conditions.
    
"We are open to associating with leading independent boiler OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers), Consultants and EPC (Engineering Procurement and Construction) contractors to develop the most optimal solution to the plant owners," he said.
    
The steam turbine generator market in the country is expected to be around 10-12 GW per annum over next ten years.
    
US conglomerate GE, which has been supplying steam turbines in the country for many decades, has a joint venture with Triveni steam turbines in the above 30 to 100 MW range for power generation applications.
    
GE Energy's businesses -- comprising GE Oil & Gas, GE Power & Water and GE Energy Services -- cover various areas including coal, nuclear energy, renewable resources and other alternative fuels.