Fast-Fix Tech Brings Quick End to Mahakam Blackout Crisis
The day before, two GE LM6000 gas turbines in operation at the PLTG Senipah (PLTGS) power plant in Teluk Pemegas village, malfunctioned cutting power to three cities – Balikpapan, Tenggarong, and Samarinda - connected to the plant’s Mahakam network.
Wind Power Comes to Petchabun
Petchabun province, known as the “Switzerland of Thailand” for its lush, mountainous terrain and mild temperatures, is home to Thailand’s newest operating wind farm.
Built 1,050 meters above sea level in Petchabun’s Khao Kor district, the 60 MW Khao Kor Wind Farm brings wind power to the northern province for the first time.
Indonesia Jump Starts Rural Electrification Plan
Communities in the remote parts of Lampung, Pontianak, Bangka, Riau, Belitung, Ampenan, Paya Pasir, and Nias provinces, are the beneficiaries of a new energy plan announced by the Indonesian state utility, Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) on December 8, 2016.
A Growing Industry in a Connected World
On the 31st of October 2016, GE and Malaysia’s Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) signed an MoU to grow Malaysia’s Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT). So join us as we explore the growth of our connected world, and the opportunities for connected industry in Malaysia and beyond.
Cambodia Eyes Hydro, Steam and Fast Power Innovation
Organized by Cambodia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) and GE, the event attracted industry stakeholders including government officials, business and power sector leaders, investors, and GE experts from around the world, to discuss new solutions to help Cambodia reach its energy goals.
Supporting a Brighter Indonesia
Imagine a Connected Malaysia: The Industrial Internet of Things
Inside the mind of a top CIO
Mark Sheppard formed his first software company with a mate back in the ’80s. The two 14-year-olds growing up outside the city of Oxford in England, had programmed an adventure game and sold 15 copies—they were pretty happy!
Five Ways GE is Embracing ASEAN’s Power Generation Challenge
About 20% of the region’s population, 134 million people, live without electricity and the electrification rates vary considerably between the countries - 30% in Myanmar, 55% in Cambodia, all the way up to 100% in Singapore. To close the gap, Indonesia plans to add 20GW of electricity by 2019, while Cambodia and Myanmar hope to achieve 100% electrification in the next 10-15 years. At the same time, the region’s economic growth rate is above 5%, driving further electricity demand to power development.
Disrupt or be Disrupted: New Energy Trends and Technologies Showcased at CEPSI 2016
“For many people, the power industry appears stable on the surface. However, a lot of changes have happened in the past five years - new technologies, especially digital technology, have come on stream; more renewable energy is coming online; and customers are also demanding empowerment. This will impact all players in the industry.”