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GE's Distributed Power Expands Presence in Nigeria, Signing Waukesha Gas Engine Sales and Service Agreement with IGPES

November 17, 2014
  • IGPES to Serve as GE’s New Waukesha Gas Engine Distributor and Service Provider in Nigeria
  • Agreement to Enable Both Companies to Expand Presence in Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Industry
  • Waukesha Units to Support Mechanical Drive, Gas Compression and Power Generation Needs
  • Agreement Underscores GE’s Commitment to Support Nigeria’s Growth in Energy Sector

LAGOS, NIGERIA-November 18, 2014-Seeking to further expand its gas engine sales presence in Africa’s oil and gas sector, GE’s Distributed Power business (NYSE: GE

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GE Oil & Gas Commences Fabrication of Subsea Wellheads in Nigeria

November 13, 2014
  • More than $4.5 Million Investment in GE’s Onne Facility in River State Allows New Capability
  • All-Nigerian Team of Leaders and Engineers Overseeing Subsea Wellheads Fabrication
  • Assembly Operation Creating Business Development Opportunities for Local Suppliers

LAGOS, NIGERIA-November 13, 2014-After nearly four years of planning and investing more than $4.5 million in facilities, recruitment and training, GE Oil & Gas (NYSE: GE) has added the capability to fabricate subsea wellheads in Nigeria for its oil and gas customers.

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This Deconstructed Locomotive Will Power Nigeria's Economy

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This Deconstructed Locomotive Will Power Nigeria's Economy

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Nigeria has fast become Africa's largest economy, but its infrastructure is still lagging.

The electrical grid is so unpredictable that many businesses use natural gas to produce their own power. But that's not enough. Sand and water often clog up pipelines and idle generators for weeks at a time. In many parts of the country diesel is still the best and most reliable fuel.

Overcoming Africa's Power Challenges...Together

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Overcoming Africa's Power Challenges...Together

Africa is home to 12 of the 20 fastest-growing economies; its strong manufacturing, services and technology sectors are fueling economies around the globe. Africa is achieving these successes without being able to make full use of all its resources because access to electricity is still lacking in many areas.

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Prototyping a Social Movement with a 3D Printer

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Prototyping a Social Movement with a 3D Printer

I arrived in Lagos a few weeks ago as part of Points of Light's partnership to support GE Garages Nigeria, an initiative through which GE is using the leading edge of its business---principles of open innovation and technologies in advanced manufacturing---to spur job growth and build entrepreneurship in Nigeria.

The launch platform in which I participated was a pop-up, three-week innovation and manufacturing center where aspiring makers, entrepreneurs, and students could go to develop new skills and learn about advanced manufacturing technologies.

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Second Quarter 2014 Earnings

July 18, 2014

GE announced second-quarter 2014 operating earnings of $3.9 billion, with operating earnings per share of $0.39, up 8% from the second quarter of 2013.

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First Quarter 2014 Earnings

April 17, 2014

GE announced first-quarter 2014 operating earnings of $3.3 billion, with operating earnings per share of $0.33, down 15% from the first quarter of 2013. Excluding the 2013 NBCUniversal impact and restructuring and other charges, operating EPS was up 9% from the year-ago period.

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Corporate Communications
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