GE Gas Power signs services agreement with TAPCO to optimize performance of the Taweelah B Plant Complex

GE Gas Power (NYSE: GE) has signed an agreement with the Taweelah Asia Power Company (TAPCO), the owner of the largest independent water and power plant (IWPP) in the UAE, to provide a range of asset and performance services for the reliable and efficient operation of the gas turbines at the Taweelah B Power and Desalination Complex in Abu Dhabi. The Taweelah B complex, which operates three distinct power generation and desalination facilities, uses different technologies, including simple, open, and combined-cycle gas turbines and multi-stage flash distillation.  
The scope of services provided by GE Gas Power includes major inspection works on 9E gas turbine and generators and complete disassembly, overhaul, and commissioning activities. In addition, outage support to enhance the capabilities of the Taweelah B plant for the future and position it to benefit from long-term high performance.
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) owns 60% of TAPCO, and the landmark agreement was signed at the TAQA headquarters in Al Maqam Tower in Abu Dhabi by Ahmad Adawi, Executive Managing Director, TAPCO, and Rabih Yazbeck, Regional Sales Director Gulf, GE Gas Power.
GE Gas Power’s proven industry experience and technology expertise in performing outages and major inspections has delivered reliable solutions to electric utilities worldwide in enhancing efficiency and achieving significant reduction of carbon emissions and water utilization. TAPCO is leveraging GE Gas Power’s advanced capabilities to fulfil its vision of setting new local and regional benchmarks for power and water production, and to scale up its safety and environmental excellence.