GE to power an IPP in Mexico

MEXICO CITY:GE will supply two Frame 7FA Gas Turbines and long-term services for the Norte II Combined-Cycle Power Plant, an independent power project (IPP) located in the State of Chihuahua, Mexico, that it says will increase the region’s supply of reliable, lower-emissions energy.

GE announced the Norte II project at the Latin America Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) Summit in Mexico City. This event attracts GE’s EPC partners from throughout Latin America to discuss market and technology trends.

“The Norte II project will utilize GE’s advanced technology to produce reliable, efficient power with lower emissions than conventional power plants,” said Changjin Jeong, general manager of KEPCO. “It demonstrates how IPP plants can a play a key role in providing power to support the continuing growth of the region’s infrastructure.”

“This contract reflects the confidence of our clients in GE’s technology. Our turbines offer high reliability, availability and operating flexibility, making them an excellent fit for IPPs,” said Marco Vera, general manager–thermal business for GE Energy Latin America.