ADIPEC, Abu Dhabi, UAE (November 3, 2025) – GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) announced the successful start of commercial operations at the Jafurah Cogeneration Independent Steam and Power Plant (ISPP) in Saudi Arabia. Located roughly 125 kilometers southeast of Dammam, the facility is designed to support operations at the Jafurah natural gas field and is expected to rank among the Kingdom’s most efficient power plants.

For the project, GE Vernova supplied a comprehensive solution that included its 7HA.01 gas turbine along with a 20-year long-term service agreement covering maintenance, technical support, and parts supply throughout the turbine lifecycle.

The cogeneration facility has been engineered to maximize energy efficiency by reusing excess heat and steam generated during electricity production. Once fully operational, the plant is expected to deliver up to 320 megawatts of electricity and approximately 314 tons of steam per hour to support natural gas production activities at Jafurah.

The Jafurah field itself is projected to become a major contributor to Saudi Arabia’s energy strategy. By 2030, the site is expected to produce up to 630,000 barrels per day of natural gas liquids and condensates, in addition to more than 420 million standard cubic feet of ethane daily.

A representative from Doosan Enerbility, the engineering, procurement, and construction contractor for the project, described the development as one of the Kingdom’s major energy initiatives and emphasized the importance of expanding domestic gas production capacity to support rising industrial and residential energy demand.

The project also represents a milestone for local manufacturing in Saudi Arabia. The 7HA.01 turbine installed at the plant became the first H-Class gas turbine completed within the Kingdom by GE Saudi Advanced Turbines (GESAT). The initiative contributed to local industrial development through job creation and expanded domestic manufacturing capabilities.

Joseph Anis, President and CEO of GE Vernova’s Gas Power business for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, said the company successfully delivered the project on schedule despite exceptionally strong global demand conditions. He added that the completion of the turbine at GESAT aligns with Saudi Vision 2030 goals by strengthening localization and advancing industrial growth within the country’s energy sector.

Established in 2017, GESAT has supported Saudi Arabia’s gas turbine requirements through localized assembly and completion of advanced F-Class and H-Class turbines, as well as manufacturing accessory modules and post-cast components.

GESAT was originally formed as a joint venture between Dussur and GE Vernova. In September 2024, GE Vernova acquired Dussur’s ownership stake to continue supporting localization, industrial diversification, talent development, and export growth initiatives under Saudi Vision 2030. The facility operates within the broader GE Manufacturing & Technology Center (GEMTEC) campus.

GE Vernova has maintained a presence in Saudi Arabia’s energy sector for nearly 90 years. Its current investments in the Kingdom include the Khobar Integration Facility for grid technologies and the GEMTEC campus, which houses gas turbine service and repair operations, a regional decarbonization center of excellence, and a remote monitoring and diagnostics center for power generation assets.

At ADIPEC 2025, where GE Vernova serves as a Gold Sponsor, the company is presenting a range of technologies focused on grid reliability, lower-carbon power generation, electrification, and digital energy management. Featured solutions include hydrogen-capable gas turbines, carbon capture integration technologies, direct air capture systems, synchronous condensers, battery energy storage systems, SF₆-free switchgear, and GridOS® orchestration software enhanced with AI and machine learning capabilities.

About GE Vernova

GE Vernova is a global energy technology company operating across power generation, electrification, and renewable energy sectors. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company employs approximately 85,000 people in around 100 countries and focuses on advancing reliable, affordable, and more sustainable energy systems worldwide.

GE Vernova’s Gas Power division develops advanced gas turbine technologies and decarbonization solutions designed to support lower-carbon electricity generation while maintaining grid reliability and operational flexibility.

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