Oglethorpe Power selected GE Vernova’s 7HA.03 combined-cycle technology for its new natural gas plant in Monroe County, as Georgia’s electricity demand continues to grow.
Key Takeaways
- Oglethorpe Power selected GE Vernova's 7HA.03 combined-cycle technology for a new natural gas plant in Monroe County, Georgia, to address growing electricity demand.
- The new plant is expected to generate over 1,400 MW of reliable energy and begin commercial operations in 2029, with GE Vernova also providing a 20-year service agreement.
- This builds on a broader trend of utilities partnering with GE Vernova, as Duke Energy also recently secured 11 7HA gas turbines for power projects across six states to meet growing energy demand.
Annalisa Bloodworth, Oglethorpe Power’s President and CEO Annalisa Bloodworth explained that GE Vernova’s technology will boost performance and efficiency and reduce emissions. “We are proud to secure the technology for this critical energy project at a time when utilities across the globe are seeking solutions to meet rapidly growing energy demand,” Bloodworth said. “Once operational, this facility is expected to generate more than 1,400 MW of reliable energy for our members and the Georgia communities they serve.”
Per the agreement, GE Vernova will supply:
- two 7HA.03 gas turbines manufactured in its South Carolina facility
- two H84 hydrogen-cooled generators
- two triple-pressure with reheat heat recovery steam generators
- two STF-D600 steam turbines with H65 hydrogen-cooled generators
“We are honored to have been selected to provide our highly efficient H-Class combined-cycle equipment for Oglethorpe Power’s new plant in Georgia,” said Dave Ross, CEO of GE Vernova’s Gas Power Americas region. “GE Vernova’s HA gas turbine fleet is among the most responsive and flexible in the industry, and we’re proud to support Oglethorpe Power and its 38 members in meeting the state’s growing energy demands by delivering reliable electricity powered by our technology.”
GE Vernova will also provide a 20-year long-term service agreement that includes all services and parts for the HA gas turbines, steam turbines, and associated generators.
After successfully completing the permitting process for the Monroe County combined-cycle project, Oglethorpe Power plans to begin onsite work as early as Fall 2025 and break ground shortly thereafter. Commercial operations are expected to start in 2029.
Last month, Duke Energy partnered with GE Vernova to accelerate its unspecified power projects across six states: North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.
“As we continue to experience unprecedented growth in our service territories, securing the necessary materials to build critical infrastructure and meet the energy demand is integral to delivering value for our customers and other stakeholders,” said Harry Sideris, Duke Energy President and CEO. “We value our collaboration with forward-thinking partners who assist us in advancing our energy-modernization strategy.”
GE Vernova will deliver 11 7HA gas turbines and related equipment to Duke Energy, adding to the eight 7HA turbines provided in an earlier contract. Aligning with Duke Energy’s integrated resources initiatives, these onsite assets allow the company to leverage existing infrastructure and transmission lines to lower electricity costs and accelerate production-to-grid timelines. Generating and delivering reliable, low-cost energy enables Duke Energy to accommodate customers within its service area and address emerging growth opportunities in the power landscape.
