GE Vernova Powers Terry Bundy Station with LM6000VELOX Packages

Lincoln Electric System (LES) granted GE Vernova a contract to deliver two LM6000VELOX aeroderivative gas turbine packages for its Terry Bundy Generating Station (TBGS) in Lincoln, NE. The units may expand TBGS’s power output by approximately 100 MW, helping to fulfill Nebraska’s growing electricity demand driven by population growth and expanding residential and commercial requirements.

“This project reflects the strength of our collaboration with Lincoln Electric System and our shared focus on serving the community,” said Dave Ross, CEO of GE Vernova’s Gas Power Americas. “We are proud to help meet the Lincoln area's growing energy demand with efficient technology that can provide reliable power for homes and businesses.”

GE Vernova’s LM6000VELOX technology will enhance the plant’s efficiency and operational flexibility: It ramps to full power in 10 minutes and features a high cyclic life to help stabilize the grid and minimize the risk of power supply shortages. Once operational in 2029, the upgraded generating station is anticipated to deliver up to approximately 100 MW at ISO conditions with the company’s new turbines.

“We trust GE Vernova because of their proven aeroderivative solutions and expertise we have experienced over the last 20 years, starting with the first three aeroderivative units installed at the plant,” said Jason Fortik, LES Vice President of Power Supply. “These turbines give us confidence that we can expand capacity while maintaining the efficiency and reliability our customers expect.”

The latest agreement builds on a long-term, successful partnership between GE Vernova and LES, continuing to provide dependable, high-performance, and sustainable energy solutions for the Lincoln community. The expansion supports LES’s long-term generation strategy and Nebraska’s changing energy mix: electricity generation has historically been reliant on coal (approximately 43% in 2024), while the presence of wind power is growing (around 32%).

The LM6000 gas turbine achieved over 40 million operating hours across 1,300 units shipped globally, accumulating more operating experience than other aeroderivative gas turbines greater than 40 MW. These units offer greater than 99% start and operational reliability and over 98% reliability.

Houston Learning Center

Last week, GE Vernova successfully executed a major modernization project at its Houston Learning Center (HLC), a flagship global training facility for power generation and services professionals. In addition, the company announced new education partnerships with three Houston area school districts at the “Powering Progress: Honoring Our Legacy, Building Our Future” event. These initiatives fall under GE Vernova’s multi-year capital investment strategy across manufacturing, services, and innovation.

The company’s HLC modernization includes a facility expansion, increasing its capability to train thousands of technicians, engineers, and customers per year. GE Vernova also improved classrooms, added new simulation environments, and built hands-on training bays for the 7HA.03 gas turbine. These updates allow the company to scale workforce training in support of its expanding global services footprint and installed base.

By increasing training capacity and deploying advanced simulation and hands-on learning environments, the HLC can accelerate technician readiness, reduce time to productivity, and support the execution of long-term service agreements. A scalable training infrastructure may help meet growing customer demand, support services backlog growth, and strengthen GE Vernova’s ability to provide high-quality services across its global fleet.