Contract secured for two hydrogen-ready combined heat and power plants in Baden-Württemberg

The orders encompass the provision of equipment, construction of the plants, as well as software solutions, maintenance, and services for ten years. GE Vernova will lead an international consortium for these projects, collaborating with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) companies such as Bonatti and SENER. They are designed to facilitate future fuel mix combustion, allowing for a volume of up to 100% hydrogen by the 2030s.

The CHP plants are anticipated to contribute approximately 1340 MW to the national grid, meeting the energy needs of approximately 2.4 million German homes. Each 680 MW power plant, slated for operation by the end of 2026, will replace existing coal-fired units at Heilbronn and Altbach/Deizisau. The power plants will be equipped with cutting-edge technology, including a GE 9HA.01 gas turbine, an STF-D650 steam turbine, a W88 generator, a triple pressure with reheat Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG), and GE Vernova's integrated Mark VIe Distributed Control System (DCS) software solution. This software aims to enhance asset visibility, reliability, and availability while concurrently reducing operating and maintenance costs.