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Subsea Equipment Retrofit by VetcoGray to Boost Production of Offshore Angola Oil Field

December 19, 2008

HOUSTON--19 December 2008-- A subsea equipment upgrade by VetcoGray, a GE Oil & Gas business, is expected to increase production in the Lobito Tomboco oil field off the coast of Angola by 7,000-10,000 barrels per day.

VetcoGray has signed a $27 million contract with Cabinda Gulf Oil Co. of Angola, a subsidiary of U.S. oil company Chevron, to retrofit the existing subsea trees in the field, which has been in production since June of 2006. The increase in production is expected to occur shortly after the retrofit project is completed in 2009.

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Government of Iraq Signs Power Generation Agreement with GE Energy Valued at Approximately $3 Billion

December 16, 2008

Iraq Power Initiative Nearly Doubles Electricity Generation Capacity

Baghdad, Iraq---December 16, 2008---The Iraqi Ministry of Electricity and GE Energy announced today at a ceremony in Baghdad that they have signed an agreement for power generation equipment and services valued at nearly $3 billion to provide much-needed electricity to support Iraq's future economic development. The announcement is a significant milestone as the country seeks to rapidly develop its energy infrastructure and increase its electricity production.

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GE Energy to Upgrade Controls at Largest Heavy Oil-Fired Power Plant in Azerbaijan

December 11, 2008

Super-critical Power Plant Technology to Help Power Azerbaijan's Growing Economy

SHANGHAI, CHINA---December 11, 2008---GE Energy has signed a US$3.7 million contract with China National Electric Equipment Corporation (CNEEC) to supply control and protection systems for the largest heavy-oil-fired super-critical power plant in Azerbaijan, owned by Azerenerji Joint Stock Company. The new plant control system will automatically control all processes in the power plant, using a network to interconnect sensors, controllers, operator terminals and actuators.

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Washington State Practices Collaborate To Improve Patient Care Through Optimal Use Of GE Centricity Electronic Medical Record

December 10, 2008

Puget Sound Family Physicians lends expertise to community practices; EMR implementations funded by regional medical center through Stark Relaxation Law

BARRINGTON, IL, December 10, 2008 -- GE Healthcare IT, a leading provider of healthcare information technology, today recognized Puget Sound Family Physicians for its exemplary use of GE Centricity Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to extend the benefits of "going digital" to practices and patients in the greater Seattle area.

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GE's ecomagination™ Certified Jenbacher Power Plant Commissioned at Australian Coal Mine to Help Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

December 02, 2008

45.6-MW Queensland Mine Gas Project on Track to Help Save Up to About 1.5M Tons of CO2 per Year

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ORLANDO, FLA.---December 2, 2008---GE Energy's largest ecomaginationTM certified, coal mine methane (CMM) power plant in Australia has been commissioned ahead of schedule as more mining companies seek to utilize their mine gas to create electricity for local uses and reduce their site emissions.

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GE Energy Launches New Gas Turbine Inlet Filters

December 02, 2008

Filter Life Extended and Dust-Holding Capability Increased

Power-Gen International 2008
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ORLANDO, FLA.---December 2, 2008---GE Energy announced the launch of its new gas turbine inlet filters for static and self-cleaning applications. The new high-performance filters complement the existing range of GE Energy inlet filtration systems and are suitable for use in some of the world's harshest environments. Tailoring the inlet system of a gas turbine to its operating conditions is vital to help deliver optimum performance and efficiency.

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GE Energy Launches New Gas Turbine Inlet Filters

December 02, 2008

Filter Life Extended and Dust-Holding Capability Increased

Power-Gen International 2008
Booth #4600

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Russia's Increased Flower Production Powered by GE's Jenbacher Engines

December 02, 2008

Project Illustrates Russia's Innovative Use of Distributed Energy to Promote Local Energy Security

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ORLANDO, FLA.---December 2, 2008---A recently expanded commercial rose greenhouse in the town of Dmitrov, Russia, is using GE Energy's special Jenbacher cogeneration/carbon dioxide (CO2) fertilization system and artificial lighting controls to provide vital onsite power and heat, allowing the greenhouse to increase flower production.

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New Zealand Utility Takes Major Step toward Smarter Grid to Improve Reliability and Reduce Negative Impact of Power Outages

November 25, 2008

GE's Smart Grid Technology also Helps New Zealand Add More Renewable Power to Grid

ATLANTA--25 November 2008-- With goals of improving power reliability for consumers and adding more renewable energy, such as wind and solar to the grid, WEL Networks of Hamilton, New Zealand, is implementing GE smart grid technology.

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Pakistan Utility Signs Contract with GE Energy to Fast Track Power Supply in Port City of Karachi

November 25, 2008

Shorter Installation Cycle of GE Jenbacher Engines Key to Helping Reduce Rolling Blackouts in Pakistan

JENBACH, Austria--25 November 2008-- Delivering on a commitment to reduce the number of rolling blackouts in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi, the new management of the utility Karachi Electric Supply Company Limited (KESC) has ordered 64 of GE Energy's Jenbacher gas engines to supply 180MW of urgently needed power to the local grid. The milestone contract was signed November 22.

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