GE to provide services to enhance operational reliability at the Bazian II 500 MW power plant

Baghdad, Iraq, 14 September 2022 — GE Gas Power signed an agreement with ONEX, owner of the 500 MW Bazian II power plant, to provide parts, repairs and services for the plant’s two 9F.04 gas turbines for 16 years. GE Digital will also provide its Asset Performance Management (APM) software to increase the reliability and availability of the units, reduce costs and lower operational risk.

The turbines were supplied by GE to ONEX in 2021 under a fast-track project and were delivered to site within months of notice to proceed.

“The Bazian project is a critical facility located in the province of Sulaymaniyah that delivers much-needed electricity to the Kurdistan Region, the northern areas of Iraq including Mosul, Kirkuk and Salahaldin, as well as other parts of Iraq. We are delighted to build on the strong collaboration between ONEX and GE.” — Saiwan Salih, Board Member, ONEX

GE’s 9F gas turbines are fuel-flexible — well suited to Iraq, where operators often need to run on both liquid and gaseous fuels — and offer start times of up to 20 minutes in simple cycle and 30 minutes in combined cycle, helping stabilise the grid as more renewable power comes online.

“Reliable operations at strategic facilities such as the Bazian power plant are essential to sustain economic development across the country. We are delighted to work with ONEX on this essential project.” — Joseph Anis, President & CEO, GE Gas Power Europe, Middle East and Africa