US-based GE Power has been selected as the engineering procurement and commissioning (EPC) lead in a consortium with Alstom Power Systems to build the 1GW ultra-supercritical (USC) Ostroleka C coal energy plant in Poland.

The new power plant is expected to begin its commercial operations within 56 months after obtaining financial closure and receiving the notice to proceed.

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GE Europe CEO Peter Stracar said: “Our role, at GE, is to support our customers and countries like Poland to choose and implement the energy systems, which best meets their needs and targets in terms of energy security, costs and sustainability.

“GE has the broadest portfolio of technology to help Poland use its natural resources in the most efficient way and support the energy transition in Europe.”

Under the deal, GE Power will also be responsible for designing, manufacturing and delivering its USC technology components, which includes boiler and steam turbine generator for the new power plant.

GE Power said that its new USC technology will enable the plant to perform with optimum efficiency.

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“With the help of new technologies, the Polish coal power plant will be able to meet EU emissions requirements.”

In addition, GE Power has agreed to provide advanced environmental control systems such as electrostatic precipitators and wet flue gas desulphurisation plant.

With the help of new technologies, the Polish coal power plant will be able to meet EU emissions requirements.

GE Steam Power CEO Andreas Lusch said: “GE Power is pleased to have the confidence of Enea and Energa and is looking forward to partnering with them to build Ostroleka C.

“This plant will combine our EPC experience with leading coal-based technology that will help Poland meet its energy needs while also meeting the latest EU standards in terms of air quality.”

Enea and Energa are the two power companies that operate in Poland.

Upon completion, the plant is expected to generate enough energy for approximately 300,000 homes in Poland.