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GE Vernova Rolls Out First H-Class Gas Turbine in Saudi Arabia

In the presence of Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, Minister of Energy, GE Vernova Inc. announced the successful rollout of the first H-class gas turbine unit completed at the GE Saudi Advanced Turbines (GESAT) facility in Dammam. Image courtesy: GE Vernova
In the presence of Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, Minister of Energy, GE Vernova Inc. announced the successful rollout of the first H-class gas turbine unit completed at the GE Saudi Advanced Turbines (GESAT) facility in Dammam. Image courtesy: GE Vernova
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GE Vernova Rolls Out First H-Class Gas Turbine in Saudi Arabia

In the presence of Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, Minister of Energy, GE Vernova Inc. announced the successful rollout of the first H-class gas turbine unit completed at the GE Saudi Advanced Turbines (GESAT) facility in Dammam. Image courtesy: GE Vernova
In the presence of Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, Minister of Energy, GE Vernova Inc. announced the successful rollout of the first H-class gas turbine unit completed at the GE Saudi Advanced Turbines (GESAT) facility in Dammam. Image courtesy: GE Vernova

In the presence of Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, GE Vernova Inc. has announced the successful rollout of the first H-class gas turbine unit completed at the GE Saudi Advanced Turbines (GESAT) facility in Dammam in an official ceremony held at GESAT.

GESAT, a joint investment with Dussur, is the first facility in Saudi Arabia and the region to manufacture H-Class gas turbines and components.

The first locally completed H-Class unit is set to power the Jafurah Cogeneration Independent Steam and Power Plant (ISPP), which once operational is anticipated to be the most efficient power plant in Saudi Arabia.

By 2030, the entire Jafurah gas field is expected to produce up to 630,000 barrels of natural gas liquids and condensates, as well as over 420 million standard cubic feet (MMSCFD) of ethane per day.

The successful rollout of the locally completed gas turbine at GESAT is a significant milestone in the Kingdom’s energy sector and contributes to Saudi Arabia’s economic diversification and local skills development initiatives, in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030 goals.

The rollout underscores GE Vernova’s commitment to bringing cutting-edge technology products to support both the Kingdom’s energy needs and its sustainability goals.

President of GE Vernova in Saudi Arabia Hisham Al-Bahkali said: “We are incredibly proud of GESAT’s accomplishments in driving industrial localization within the Kingdom’s energy sector in support of Saudi Vision 2030.”

He added: “GESAT strengthens ‘Made in Saudi’ capabilities and, since 2018, has exported 200+ accessory modules for power plants generating more than 11 GW.”

Renowned for their high efficiency and performance, GE Vernova’s H-class gas turbines offer one of the most cost-effective conversions of natural gas to electricity in their class, and support flexible power generation needs across the Middle East.

“The high efficiency and hydrogen readiness of our H-class turbines can support the country’s energy transition, as the turbines can rapidly ramp up or down to support grid stability as more intermittent renewables are integrated into the energy system,” said Joseph Anis, president and CEO of GE Vernova’s Gas Power business in Europe, Middle East and Africa.

To further support the Kingdom’s economic diversification and export capabilities, GE Vernova also signed an MoU with Saudi EXIM that aims at enabling the export of goods and services of GE Vernova from Saudi Arabia through lending and insurance support from Saudi EXIM Bank.

Since inception, GESAT has been set up to deliver technology products for export from the Kingdom, and this MoU aims to further enable export projects. The signing was done by Eng. Saad Alkhalb, CEO of Saudi Exim Bank, and Hisham Al Bahkali, President of GE Vernova for Saudi Arabia.

GE Vernova spun-off from GE and began trading as an independent company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on April 2, 2024. With approximately 55,000 wind turbines and 7,000 gas turbines, GE Vernova's technology helps generate about 25% of the world's electricity and has a meaningful role to play in the energy transition.

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Saudi Arabia Allocates SAR10 Billion to Activate Standard Incentives Program for Industrial Sector

Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Allocates SAR10 Billion to Activate Standard Incentives Program for Industrial Sector

Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia announced on Saturday the allocation of SAR10 billion to activate the Standard Incentives Program for the industrial sector, following approval by the government in December. The initiative seeks to enable industrial investments, spur their growth, and achieve sustainable industrial development in the Kingdom, while elevating the global competitiveness of Saudi industry.

The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources and the Ministry of Investment outlined key details of this newly launched incentives package during a ceremony attended by Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz; Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih; Minister of State and Member of the Council of Ministers Dr. Hamad bin Mohammed Al Al-Sheikh; Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef; Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Alibrahim; and several other ministers, senior officials, and leaders from major local and global companies.

The Standard Incentives Program offers coverage of up to 35% of the initial project investment, capped at SAR50 million for each qualifying project. The support is divided evenly across the project lifecycle, granting 50% during the construction phase and 50% during the production phase.

The program will be introduced in successive phases, with the first targeting investments in transformative chemical industries, automotive manufacturing and parts, and machinery and equipment. Further industry segments are slated for announcement in subsequent phases throughout 2025.

AlKhorayef emphasized that the Standard Incentives Program is the first of its kind in the region, and that it aims to promote the manufacture of products not currently produced in the Kingdom.

The program opens new horizons for high-value industrial investments, accelerates their pace, and ensures their long-term sustainability. It enables both Saudi and international investors to harness the Kingdom’s unique advantages, including its strategic geographic location that links three continents, its open market, and low customs tariffs, he added.

He underscored that the Standard Incentives Program focuses on achieving localization and local content targets as core drivers of sustainable development. By empowering industries that enhance the use of national resources and bolster reliance on Saudi talent, the program contributes to reducing imports and strengthening the balance of payments.

“These incentives were developed through an exceptional effort of governmental collaboration across diverse agencies, particularly the Local Content and Balance of Payments Committee, chaired by Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, which played a pivotal role in formulating policies and directing initiatives that support industrial investments and national manpower,” AlKhorayef remarked.

Al-Falih highlighted that the Standard Incentives Program is a significant step toward realizing the ambitions of Vision 2030 and the National Investment Strategy, both of which aim to attract and expand industrial investments while boosting the competitiveness of Saudi industry.

These incentives will accelerate the emergence of new industrial facilities across the entire value chain, thereby offering investors stronger, faster, and more cost-competitive local supply chains, he explained.

Emphasizing the close partnership with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, he said he was optimistic over building a robust and diversified industrial base that serves domestic and regional markets.

The incentives, in their current form, are expected to energize the industrial movement in the Kingdom, continued the minister. Projections indicate the program could generate an estimated SAR23 billion annually in GDP from the targeted projects, extending its impact beyond the creation of a solid industrial foundation.

During the official launch ceremony, a range of investment opportunities in the targeted sectors was introduced to domestic and international firms. The event featured a ministerial panel discussion and workshops that examined how these incentives can shape the future of Saudi industry, enhance its global leadership, and make the Kingdom’s industrial sector more attractive to both local and foreign investors. The discussions also underscored how the program contributes to the key objectives of the National Industrial Strategy and the National Investment Strategy.

The Standard Incentives Program aligns with the Vision 2030 goals for the industrial sector by focusing on promising fields such as transformative chemicals, aviation, automotive, food, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and machinery and equipment. These efforts underscore Saudi Arabia’s commitment to achieving integrated and sustainable economic diversification.