GE's HA gas turbines - the largest and most efficient in the world - have been recognised for powering the world's most efficient power plants in both the 50hz and 60hz energy segments, said a statement.
The Chubu Electric Nishi-Nagoya power plant in Japan - powered by GE's 7HA.01 gas turbine - achieved 63.08 per cent combined-cycle gross efficiency, setting a new world record in efficiency.
The Nishi-Nagoya Block-1 power plant, equipped with three 7HA.01 gas turbines, is capable of generating more than 1,188 megawatts (MW) of power. That is equivalent electricity to supply approximately 2.7 million average homes in Japan.
In 2016, EDF's Bouchain power plant in France - powered by GE's 9HA.01 gas turbine -achieved 62.22 per cent combined-cycle net efficiency, clinching a world record for the world's most efficient combined-cycle plant in a 50hz segment.
GE has booked more than 75 orders for its HA gas turbines across the globe while the installed fleet has clocked more than 100,000 operating hours in the field. By providing outstanding performance, reliability and efficiency, GE's H-class gas turbines are well suited to power the upcoming high capacity LNG-based power plants in Bangladesh.
"Bangladesh is exploring innovative avenues to generate electricity that is cleaner, more reliable and affordable. Today GE's technologies like the H-class offer one of the most cost-effective conversion of fuel to electricity as well as industry leading operational flexibility," said Deepesh Nanda, CEO, Gas Power Systems, GE South Asia.
"Such attributes can be a significant value addition for GE customers in Bangladesh opting to use HA gas turbines in future."
GE Power has partnered with Summit Power International Ltd. to offer its first HA gas turbine in South Asia for Summit's upcoming 590 MW combined-cycle duel-fuel power plant at Meghnaghat in Bangladesh. GE already has an installed base of more than 35 gas turbines, generating about 2.2 GW of electricity in Bangladesh.
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