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World Water Day Message: GE Urges Support of Water Reuse Practices

March 22, 2010

Technology Exists Today; But Fiscal and Policy Incentives Urgently Needed

NAIROBI, March 22, 2010 -- As the world marks the World Water Day on Monday, GE is calling for the widespread adoption of water reuse practices, which can help address the global threat of clean water scarcity.

Roger Obare, Territory Manager for GE Water & Process Technologies, said the World Water Day offers an excellent platform for raising awareness in Kenya about the critical need to increase the quantity of the country's supply of fresh water.

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2009 Annual Report: Renew

March 09, 2010

GE announced that its 2009 annual report entitled Renew is now available on the Company's web site at www.ge.com/annualreport. Explore how, even in an environment of renewal, GE businesses are positioned for growth and ready to take on the world's toughest challenges.

View the 2009 Annual Report web site

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First GE Locomotives Arrive in Nigeria

February 05, 2010

New technology for Nigeria's rail system

Erie, Pennsylvania, USA and Lagos, Nigeria (February 5, 2010) The Nigerian Ministry of Transport and GE Transportation announced today that the Nigerian Railway Corporation has taken delivery of the first five C25 diesel locomotives -- introducing new technology to Nigeria's rail system. The locomotives will be used for both freight and passenger service. The remaining 20 locomotives will be delivered in the second half of 2010.

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Fourth Quarter Earnings

January 22, 2010

GE announced  fourth-quarter 2009 earnings from continuing operations (attributable to GE) of $3.0 billion, or $0.28 per share.  Revenues were $41.4 billion for the quarter and $157 billion for the year.

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GE's African American Forum and Board of Directors Kick-off First Africa Tour

January 11, 2010

ABUJA, Nigeria, January 11 2010 --- General Electric Company (GE) announced today that the members of the African American Forum (AAF) Executive Team and Board of Directors arrived in Abuja, Nigeria as part of a five-day Africa tour. This is the delegation's first official visit to the region, reflecting the company's commitment to partner with and provide solutions to support the growth of African countries.

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GE Transportation to Supply 100 Locomotives to Transnet Limited in South Africa

December 22, 2009

GE introduces first AC diesel electric locomotive to sub-Saharan Africa

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GE Oil & Gas and Rockson Engineering Awarded $230 Million Contract for Nigeria Power Plant

December 01, 2009

ABUJA, NIGERIA --- December 1, 2009 - GE Oil & Gas, a world leading company in oil and gas equipment and services, in consortium with Rockson Engineering Nigeria, has been awarded a $230 Million contract by the Federal Government of Nigeria for the installation and commissioning of a dual fired (low pour fuel oil/gas) 150-200MW power plant in Kaduna, Nigeria 

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Ethiopian Airlines Orders GE90-115B Engines for Boeing 777 Fleet

November 16, 2009

DUBAI -- November 16, 2009 -- Ethiopian Airlines has ordered five GE90-115B-powered Boeing 777-200LR aircraft. Aircraft deliveries are scheduled to begin in late 2010. The engine order is valued at more than $350 million (USD) list price.

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GE Healthcare helps shape the future of cardiac imaging diagnostics with its LightSpeed VCT,a dedicated cardiac system installed in Abuja Clinics, Nigeria. A first in Sub-Saharan Africa.

September 29, 2009

- LightSpeed VCT Kicks Off A New Era of Rapid, Noninvasive Diagnostics in Africa
- Innovative Technology Transforming Cardiology, Diagnosis of Disease and Injury

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GE Healthcare appoints leading stem cell scientist Dr Stephen Minger to drive Cell Technology Research and Development

August 27, 2009

CHALFONT ST GILES, UK, 27 AUGUST 2009 - GE Healthcare, a unit of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), today announced that Stephen Minger, Ph.D, previously Senior Lecturer and Director of King's College London's Stem Cell Biology Laboratory, will join GE Healthcare's Life Sciences business as head of Research and Development for Cell Technologies on September 1st 2009.

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