GE Vernova has secured a contract from the Kansai Electric Power Company to supply three 7HA.03 gas turbines for the modernisation of the Nanko power station in Osaka, Japan.

They will replace the existing conventional LNG [liquefied natural gas] power generation assets, which include three boilers and three steam turbines.

The upgrade will increase the power plant's efficiency and significantly reduce its carbon dioxide emissions, aligning with Japan's environmental goals.

Japan has established ambitious goals to reach net zero emissions by 2050, according to its latest Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) plans.

GE Vernova will provide field services in addition to the delivery of the gas turbines.

The company has been active in Japan's energy sector for more than 130 years, contributing to the nation's power generation capacity with a focus on heavy-duty gas power, renewables and nuclear energy.

GE Vernova gas power Asia president and CEO Ramesh Singaram stated: “The plant is expected to deliver up to 1.8GW of electricity to the grid in total.

“In addition, 7HA.03 gas turbine technology currently can burn up to 50% by volume of hydrogen when blended with natural gas, with a technology pathway to 100% over the next decade.

“We look forward to bringing this advanced technology to Kansai Electric, with whom we have a longstanding relationship, to help revitalise the Japanese power industry with efficient and sustainable technology, in alignment with the country’s energy goals.”

In September 2023, GE Vernova partnered with Aula Energy and CS Energy to supply 38 of its 6MW, 164m wind turbines for the Boulder Creek wind farm in Queensland, Australia.