GE Vernova to Modernize, Improve Efficiency at Egyptian Power Plants

The Middle Delta Electricity Production Co. (MDEPC), an affiliate of Egyptian Electricity Holding, contracted GE Vernova to modernize power generation infrastructure and enhance operating efficiency at its Banha and Nubaria power plants in Egypt. The order is expected to span a three-year period and was booked in Q1 2026, aligning with Egypt’s ongoing efforts to modernize power generation, bolster energy security, and accelerate efficiency in electricity generation.

The complete project scope includes two advanced gas path (AGP) upgrades for two 9F gas turbines at the Banha power plant, in addition to a multi-year services agreement for Banha and Nubaria with terms of 15 years and eight years, respectively.

“This modernization highlights the potential benefits that AGP technology can bring to F-class gas turbine units in Egypt,” said Eng. Mohamed El-Abd, Chairman of MDEPC. “The upgrades are expected to increase the output of the gas turbines and improve efficiency by approximately 2%. These improvements are expected to enable additional power generation with more efficient fuel use and may help reduce carbon emissions per MW/hr.”

For over 50 years, GE Vernova’s various business segments have supported Egypt’s electricity infrastructure through technologies and solutions, local talent development, and financing for projects across the power sector. Currently, GE Vernova supports customers in Egypt within the power generation, transmission, software, and services segments. The company’s installed base in Egypt includes over 60 gas and steam turbines with a total generating capacity of approximately 10 GW.

“Across many power systems, improving the efficiency, availability, and operational performance of the existing generation fleet can play an important role in supporting electricity demand and broader power system objectives,” said Joseph Anis, President & CEO, Europe, Middle East & Africa, GE Vernova Gas Power. “Upgrades such as AGP technology can help operators improve output, extend maintenance intervals, and enhance efficiency, while supporting more reliable power generation. We are pleased to support MDEPC in its efforts to modernize these assets and help meet Egypt’s evolving power generation needs.”

Terry Bundy Station

In February 2026, 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.

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.

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%).