Friday 12 June 2009

GE Energy Signs Contracts Totaling More Than $500 Million to Provide Equipment, Services for Bahrain's Largest Power Plant

GE Energy today announced that it has signed contracts totaling more than $500 million to supply advanced power generation equipment and long-term services for the Al Dur Independent Water and Power Project, the largest power plant in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Developed to help meet Bahrain's growing power and water requirements, the plant is located in the Al Dur area on the Kingdom's southeastern coast. The Kingdom of Bahrain's Electricity and Water Authority is planning additional capacity expansions over the next 20 years to support the country's reported power demand growth rate of 7-10% a year.

"Al Dur is one of the most significant energy projects ever undertaken in Bahrain, and is needed to help meet the country's increasing demand for electricity and water from urban and economic development to strong investment activities," said His Excellency Fahmi Bin Ali Aljowder, Minister of Works and Minister in Charge of the Electricity and Water Authority. "It is critical for us to have access to proven technology and world-class services that are customized for our specific needs. We are confident that, with its global technology capabilities and strong local presence, GE will support us in meeting the need for responsible, efficient energy for the people of Bahrain."

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