Market trends and project updates | Turbine technology Kyzylorda CHP completed
Doosan Škoda Power has reported that the Kyzylorda combined heat and power (CHP) plant in Kazakhstan has successfully commenced full commercial operation. The CHP plant, located in Kazakhstan’s Kyzylorda region, is based on a 264 MW natural gas fuelled combined cycle facility built by AKSA Energy. Czech company Doosan Škoda Power contributed to the project by delivering a 95 MW DST-S10 steam turbine, with a scope of supply that included associated equipment, technical consultancy and on-site support.
Kyzylorda CHP plant. Photo: Doosan Škoda Power
GE Vernova supplies H-class equipment for Quang Trach II, Vietnam…
GE Vernova has secured an order for two 9HA.02 gas turbines and two H78 generators for EVN’s 1.6 GW Quang Trach II liquefied natural gas fuelled combined cycle power plant in Vietnam. Commercial operation is expected by 2030.
The Quang Trach II LNG power plant is being developed by EVN, with an
Quang Trach II. Image: EVN
EPC consortium consisting of Power Construction Corporation of China and LILAMA Corporation.
GE Vernova’s HA gas turbine fleet recently surpassed 4 million commercial operating hours worldwide.
There are nearly 130 HA units in operation across 21 countries.
…and aeroderivatives to Hawaii
GE Vernova has secured a contract with HECO, the electric public utility in Hawaii, to supply six LM6000VELOX* aeroderivative package units to repower the ageing oil-fired steam turbines at its Waiau power plant in Pearl City, O’ahu. The project is currently on schedule for the first two units to be in commercial operation in 2029, with subsequent units coming online in phases.
These smaller and more efficient aeroderivative turbine units will replace assets ranging from 58 to 67 years old that are currently slated for retirement. Upon completion, this project is expected to add over 250 MW of firm power to the
grid, helping ensure reliable service when variable renewable resources like wind and solar are unavailable. “Because Hawaii’s energy grid is isolated and cannot rely on continental interconnections for emergency support, the need for rapid-response capability is paramount,” said Dave Ross of GE Vernova’s Gas Power business.
Waiau power plant. Image: HECO
By deploying aeroderivatives, HECO gains the benefit of power assets that can “transition from a cold start to full load in under 10 minutes,” he
noted. The project will utilise the current land footprint of Waiau power plant and reuse much of the existing infrastructure.
Synergy Turbine Expo: putting thermal power at the centre of the conversation
“Industry professionals often find themselves navigating broad based energy conferences where turbines and turbomachinery represent only a small portion of the conversation. The challenges facing turbine operators, maintenance teams, OEMs, and service providers are highly specialised, requiring focused discussion and collaboration.” This is the view of the organisers of Synergy Turbine Expo, taking place 8-10 June 2027 at Moody Gardens Convention Center in Galveston, Texas. Designed specifically for professionals involved in gas turbines, steam turbines, combined cycle plants, and associated turbomachinery, Synergy
Turbine Expo will provide a dedicated platform “where every conversation, session, and exhibit is relevant to thermal power generation.” The conference organisers believe that one of the most significant trends shaping the industry today is the resurgence of thermal generation as a strategic asset. As AI and hyperscale data centres drive substantial increases in electricity consumption, reliable dispatchable power has become more valuable than ever. Industry leaders are increasingly recognizing that achieving energy security and supporting economic growth will require a balanced energy portfolio in which gas and steam turbines continue to play a vital role.
At the same time, turbine operators face mounting pressure to improve efficiency, extend asset life, manage ageing infrastructure, and integrate new digital technologies. These challenges create opportunities for collaboration across the entire supply chain—from OEMs and service providers to software developers and component manufacturers. Synergy Turbine Expo aims to facilitate those connections in an environment “built exclusively for the thermal power community”, rather than “competing with unrelated sectors for attention.”
Further information:
www.synergyte.com
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