• Equipped with GE Vernova’s advanced H-Class gas turbine technology, the Azulão I plant is contracted to supply up to 295 megawatts (MW) of firm, dispatchable power to Brazil’s National Interconnected System (SIN), supporting enhanced grid stability and energy reliability.
• The Azulão I thermal power facility highlights GE Vernova’s expertise in deploying high-efficiency power solutions, even within the most demanding transmission environments.
• This achievement signifies the completion of the first stage in the development of the Azulão gas power complex, located in the Amazonas state of Brazil.

SILVES, Brazil — [August 19^th, 2026] — GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) and Eneva, Brazil’s leading private natural gas producer, have officially launched commercial operations at the Azulão I thermal power plant in Silves, situated roughly 330 kilometers (205 miles) from Manaus. With a 15-year contract to deliver 295 megawatts (MW) to the National Interconnected System (SIN), the facility strengthens the resilience, dependability, and security of Brazil’s electricity network. The project marks the inaugural asset within Eneva’s broader Azulão Complex, which includes both the Azulão I and Azulão II power stations.

At the core of the Azulão I installation is GE Vernova’s high-efficiency 7HA.02 gas turbine, integrated with a H65 generator. This cutting-edge turbine is designed to offer fast ramping and load-following capabilities, essential for balancing grid fluctuations and enabling greater integration of variable renewable sources such as solar and wind across the country.

The project leverages Eneva’s innovative “Reservoir-to-Wire” (R2W) approach, which streamlines energy production by generating electricity directly at the point of natural gas extraction. To connect the plant to the Tucuruí-Macapá-Manaus transmission corridor—one of the longest and most technically complex high-voltage networks globally, stretching approximately 1,850 km (1,150 miles)—Eneva and GE Vernova deployed a specially engineered Sub Synchronous Resonance (SSR) blocking filter along with a torsional stress relay system. These solutions ensure stable, synchronized operation within the broader transmission infrastructure.

In addition, GE Vernova has secured a 15-year service agreement, leveraging its strong local support network to maximize plant reliability and operational uptime.

“The commercial launch of Azulão I marks a major milestone in Eneva’s strategic growth,” said Rafael Coitinho, Engineering, Construction & Assembling Director at Eneva. “This achievement reflects our ability to successfully execute large-scale, complex energy projects, even in challenging logistical settings. The Azulão Complex reinforces the strength of our integrated business model, our operational excellence, and our ongoing commitment to advancing Brazil’s energy security and economic progress.”

According to Brazil’s Ten-Year Energy Expansion Plan (PDE 2035), developed by the Energy Research Company (EPE), renewable sources are projected to supply over 85% of the nation’s electricity by 2035, driven by rapid growth in wind and solar capacity. As these sources are inherently intermittent, gas-fired generation plays a vital role in maintaining grid balance by delivering flexible, dispatchable power to meet fluctuating demand.

“Azulão exemplifies the full strength of our integrated offerings,” said Marco Vera, VP of New Units for GE Vernova’s Gas Power business in Latin America. “By combining our state-of-the-art gas turbine technology with advanced grid stabilization systems and long-term service support, we’ve demonstrated our ability to deliver efficient, reliable power even in the most technically demanding environments. Our tailored, end-to-end solutions reflect our deep commitment to meeting our customers’ most critical energy challenges and advancing Brazil’s long-term energy security and economic growth.”

GE Vernova has operated in Brazil for more than a century, supported by a local team of around 5,000 employees and a strong presence in service and maintenance. The company’s technology currently contributes to generating approximately 40% of Brazil’s total electricity output.

About Eneva:

Eneva is Brazil’s largest private operator in the natural gas sector, with operations spanning exploration, production, and power generation. The company currently oversees 38 assets across four sedimentary basins, holding 45.8 bcm of proven natural gas reserves (2P)—the largest onshore reserve volume among private operators in the country. Eneva manages a total generation capacity of 10 GW, with facilities, operations, and projects underway across ten Brazilian states.

Azulão Gas Power Complex Highlights

The Azulão Complex, comprising both Azulão I and II units, utilizes GE Vernova’s high-efficiency H-Class technology, known for its superior performance and grid support capabilities. The combined facility is expected to generate up to 950 MW—enough to power approximately four million Brazilian households—and is scheduled for full commercial operation by July 2027.

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About GE Vernova:

GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) is a purpose-driven global energy leader encompassing Power, Electrification, and Wind business segments, supported by accelerator divisions. Drawing on over 130 years of innovation in solving global energy challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely equipped to drive the energy transition by advancing electrification while supporting decarbonization. The company enables customers to power economies and deliver essential electricity for health, safety, security, and improved living standards. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., GE Vernova operates with approximately 85,000 employees across nearly 100 countries. Guided by its mission, *The Energy to Change the World*, GE Vernova’s technology supports a more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy future.

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