16 units selected for LNG refrigeration trains
GE Oil & Gas' first installation of an LM6000 mechanical drive turbine
FLORENCE, ITALY -- July 25, 2011 -- GE Oil and Gas has entered into an agreement with Bechtel International, Inc. for the supply of compression technology for two customized LNG refrigeration trains for the Chevron-operated Wheatstone Project in Western Australia. A final investment decision on the Wheatstone Project is expected in the second half of 2011.
GE announced strong second-quarter 2011 operating earnings from continuing operations of $3.7 billion, up 18%, or $0.34 per share, up 17%, from the second quarter of 2010.
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38% of companies to increase headcount but UK lags behind Germany and France
London, 21 July, 2011: New research from GE Capital reveals that UK SMEs plan to create 470,000 new jobs in the coming year as optimism over future growth outweighs uncertainty over the future of the UK economy.
London, 11 July 2011: GE Capital, one of Europe's leading providers of asset based lending, today announced that it has provided Speedy Hire PLC with financing facilities of £44million as part of a club of six banks. The total facility of £220 million will enable Speedy Hire to invest in its growth strategy and enhance its plant and machinery fleet and international operations.
London, July 6, 2011 -- Following the recent announcement that GE is to become a Premium Partner of Team Lotus through to 2014, GE branding will appear on the Team Lotus Formula 1 cars for the first time at the 2011 Formula 1 Santander British Grand Prix from 8th-10th July 2011 at Silverstone.
FAIRFIELD, Conn.--29 June 2011-- GE (NYSE: GE) today announced an extension of its partnership with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) beginning with the 2014 Games in Sochi, Russia and continuing with the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and through the 2020 Games. GE remains the exclusive provider of a wide range of innovative products, technology and services. GE's Olympic partnership first launched in January 2005 with high tech solutions provided for Torino 2006, Beijing 2008 and Vancouver 2010. GE is also a sponsor of the upcoming London 2012 Olympic Games.
GE High Tech Manufacturing Index shows many companies are operating at or close to capacity but some feel nervous about expanding
London, June 27th 2011; GE's latest six monthly High Tech Manufacturing Index shows UK's high tech manufacturers are still optimistic about current business conditions and future prospects, although remain cautious about the general economy and business investment.
GE High Tech Index shows sector is keen to have Government high tech strategy in place
LONDON, Monday, 27th June 2011 - UK high tech manufacturers regard the quality of British products and Britain's strong manufacturing heritage as the most important selling points for the sector as it strives to be internationally competitive.
Sale, Manchester, 13 June 2011: The £100 average fill-up for company cars is looming, warns GE Capital, Fleet Services. The company says that as petrol and diesel prices continue to rise, paying three figures for a visit to the pumps is likely to soon become commonplace.
Gary Killeen, UK Commercial Director for GE Capital, Fleet Services, explained: "If you look at a mainstream fleet car, such as a Ford Mondeo with a 70 litre tank, then with petrol and diesel prices around 140 pence per litre, we are now just a couple of pounds away from the £100 fill up.
