Jafurah Cogeneration ISPP Enters Operation with GE Vernova’s 7HA.01 Turbine

At ADIPEC 2025, GE Vernova revealed that the Jafurah Cogeneration Independent Steam and Power Plant (ISPP) began commercial operations approximately 125 km southeast of Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The ISPP leverages GE Vernova’s core power plant equipment, 7HA.01 gas turbine, and 20-year service agreement which includes maintenance and parts supply to manage the engine’s lifecycle.

“We are pleased to have successfully met our commitments, ensuring the timely launch of operations despite the period of intense demand,” said Joseph Anis, President & CEO of GE Vernova’s Gas Power business in Europe, Middle East & Africa. “Aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, we are proud the turbine was completed and delivered from GESAT, advancing local industrialization and strengthening the Kingdom’s power sector.”

The facility, expected to be among the most efficient power plants in Saudi Arabia, will generate up to 314 tons of steam/hour and up to 320 MW of electricity to support operations in the Jafurah gas field. By 2030, the field may produce up to 630,000 barrels of natural gas liquids and condensates and over 420 million cubic feet of ethane per day. The cogeneration process optimizes energy output by capturing and reusing extra heat or steam.

“Significantly increasing gas production capacity over the next decade will positively contribute to the Kingdom’s energy mix and support self-sufficiency in gas supply as demand for power continues to grow in residential and industrial sectors,” said a representative of Doosan Enerbility. “The development of the Jafurah gas field was an ambitious project and as the engineering, procurement, and construction company, we’re proud to have supported it.”

The Jafurah Cogeneration ISPP features the first GE Vernova H-class gas turbine completed in Saudi Arabia, supporting the local economy by establishing direct and indirect jobs and building out domestic manufacturing capabilities. GESAT was established in 2017 and helped to satisfy Saudi Arabia’s demand for gas turbines by locally completing high-performance F- and H-class models. GESAT also manufactures post-cast components and accessory modules.

Formerly a joint venture between Dussur and GE Vernova, Dussur’s shares were acquired in September 2024 to enable economic diversification, localization, high-value exports, and talent development efforts in line with Saudi Vision 2030. The GESAT facility is part of the GE Manufacturing & Technology Center (GEMTEC) campus. In the Kingdom, the company’s investments include:

• Khobar Integration Facility
• GEMTEC campus
• MENA Decarbonization Center of Excellence
• Monitoring & Diagnostics Center
• GESAT

Live Outage in Riyadh

In March 2025, GE Vernova and the Saudi Electricity Co. (SEC) completed gas turbine outage and maintenance operations at the Riyadh 8 power plant, a several-block facility with one block using four 7F gas turbines to generate approximately 500 MW. The outage was led by GE Vernova’s Gas Power One Field Services Team and, in partnership with SEC, supported the reliability and efficiency of the plant’s power generation assets.

Saudi engineers and specialists conducted detailed planning and execution, established strict safety protocols, and delivered the project on schedule with GE Vernova’s Live Outage digital tool, which improves field execution through standardized procedures, tasks, and best practices.