GE Vernova 9HA Turbines to Anchor Vietnam’s Quang Trach II LNG Plant

GE Vernova has booked a second-quarter 2026 order to supply major rotating equipment for Vietnam Electricity’s (EVN) Quang Trach II LNG Power Plant, a combined-cycle project expected to deliver more than 1.6 GW of electricity when it enters commercial operation by 2030.¹

The scope includes two 9HA.02 gas turbines and two H78 generators for the LNG-fired facility, which is being developed by EVN in Vietnam’s Hon La Economic Zone in Quang Tri Province. The engineering, procurement, and construction consortium comprises Power Construction Corporation of China and LILAMA Corporation.¹

What equipment will GE Vernova supply for Quang Trach II?

The order centers on GE Vernova’s H-class gas turbine platform. The two 9HA.02 machines will operate in a combined-cycle configuration, using imported liquefied natural gas that will be re-gasified before combustion. The turbines will be paired with two H78 generators, forming the core turbomachinery train for the plant’s power island.¹

For turbomachinery operators, EPCs, and service providers, the selection signals continued demand in Southeast Asia for large-frame gas turbines capable of dispatchable operation. GE Vernova said the 9HA.02 is engineered to provide flexible generation that can complement higher renewable penetration on the grid.¹

Why does the Quang Trach II LNG project matter for Vietnam’s power system?

EVN expects Quang Trach II to support Vietnam’s rising demand for electricity while improving system flexibility and reliability. The plant’s combined-cycle design is intended to generate power more efficiently than a simple-cycle configuration by recovering exhaust heat from the gas turbines to produce additional power through the steam cycle.¹

The project also fits into broader grid modernization work. EVN’s Power Project Management Board No. 2 said GE Vernova’s role builds on a long-standing relationship and a March 2026 memorandum of understanding to explore High Voltage Direct Current technology opportunities. According to EVNPMB2, that collaboration is aimed at strengthening grid reliability and supporting greater integration of renewable energy.¹

For rotating equipment professionals, this points to a familiar operating challenge: as power systems add variable renewable generation, large gas turbines are increasingly valued not only for baseload efficiency, but for operational flexibility, start capability, load-following performance, and maintainability under changing duty cycles.

How does the order align with GE Vernova’s HA fleet milestone?

The Vietnam order follows GE Vernova’s announcement that its HA gas turbine fleet has surpassed 4 million commercial operating hours worldwide. The company reported nearly 130 HA units in operation across 21 countries, supporting applications tied to energy security, affordability, and grid reliability.²

Ramesh Singaram, GE Vernova’s President & CEO for Gas Power in Asia Pacific, said the Quang Trach II award reflects customer confidence in HA technology “to deliver efficient, flexible, and reliable power.” He added that projects such as Quang Trach II can help Vietnam meet rising electricity demand, support grid stability, and advance a more diversified energy mix.²

What are the implications for service, supply chain, and lifecycle support?

GE Vernova’s local footprint could be significant for execution and long-term maintenance planning. The company said it has worked in Vietnam since 1993 and with EVN since the utility’s establishment in 1995. Its installed gas power base in the country is approximately 2.2 GW, supported by nearly 1,100 employees across nine locations, including the Phu My repair facility and Dung Quat heat recovery steam generator manufacturing plant.¹

For plant owners and service firms, local repair and manufacturing capacity can influence outage planning, spare parts logistics, and lifecycle cost management. As Quang Trach II advances toward 2030 commercial operation, the project will likely be watched as a benchmark for large-scale LNG-to-power deployment in Vietnam and for H-class gas turbine integration in grids balancing growth, reliability, and decarbonization pressures.

References
1. GE Vernova: GE Vernova secures H-class equipment order for EVN’s Quang Trach II LNG Power Plant in Vietnam
2. GE Vernova: HA gas turbine fleet surpasses 4 million commercial operating hours