OSLO, NORWAY (February 24, 2003) --- GE Hydro, a unit of GE Power Systems, has been awarded a US$26.8 million contract to upgrade Swiss power producer Ofible's plant in Biasca, Switzerland. The project marks the latest example of GE's continuing expansion into the European hydropower industry.
GE Hydro will supply six overhung two-jet, 50-megawatt Pelton turbines and three 333 rpm, 109 MVA generators producing 327 megawatts of power. The new equipment will replace eight overhung one-jet, Pelton turbines and four generators, which have been producing 288 megawatts.
February 21, 2003 -- EVENDALE, Ohio - Dr. Mike Benzakein, general manager of advanced engineering for GE Aircraft Engines (GEAE), has been named a Fellow by The Royal Aeronautical Society.
Royal Aeronautical Society Fellows are recognized for significant aerospace contributions, and for playing a lead role in influencing and informing global opinion on aviation matters.
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FLORENCE, ITALY (February 20, 2003) --- More than 600 representatives of the global oil and gas industry discussed the latest business and technology issues and trends during the 2003 GE Oil & Gas Annual Meeting, held recently in Florence.
Top executives from some of the world's leading oil companies were among those attending this fourth annual meeting. Topics ranged from the latest technology for small and mid-sized gas turbines, to advanced pipeline inspection capabilities.
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OSLO, NORWAY (February 18, 2003) --- GE Hydro, a unit of GE Power Systems, has been awarded a US$3 million contract by Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) Generation Limited of the UK to refurbish three hydroelectric power stations in Scotland. The project is part of SSE's progressive program to upgrade its hydro assets to extend their usable life and meet the government's renewable energy targets.
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OSLO, NORWAY (February 18, 2003) --- GE Hydro, a unit of GE Power Systems, has been awarded a US$3 million contract by Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) Generation Limited of the UK to refurbish three hydroelectric power stations in Scotland. The project is part of SSE's progressive program to upgrade its hydro assets to extend their usable life and meet the government's renewable energy targets.