GE Vernova to extend life of five Egypt gas turbines

GE Vernova has signed a services agreement to provide Rotor Life Extension (RLE) solutions for five of its 9F gas turbines operating at the Kureimat, Nubaria and Cairo North power plants in Egypt

The agreement has been signed with affiliates of the Egyptian Electricity Holding Company (EEHC), including Upper Egypt Electricity Production Company (UEEPC), Middle Delta Electricity Production Company (MDEPC) and Cairo Electricity Production Company (CEPC), and has been endorsed by EEHC.

Under the agreement, GE Vernova is expected to extend the operating life of the five gas turbines by 13 to 15 years. Together, the turbines represent approximately 1,250 MW of generating capacity, with the relevant services scheduled to be carried out between 2028 and 2035.

Extending gas turbine operating life

The gas turbine rotor is a core component of a power plant and requires scheduled maintenance as part of its lifecycle. GE Vernova will apply its expertise to assess the full residual life of components as part of the Rotor Life Extension programme, with the aim of supporting more efficient and effective operation.

The agreement builds on the ongoing collaboration between GE Vernova, EEHC and its generation company affiliates. By focusing on the long-term integrity of the gas power assets, the initiative is intended to support the reliability and efficiency of Egypt’s electricity generation.

“This agreement reflects EEHC’s continued focus on preserving the long-term performance and reliability of important generation assets across our fleet,” said Eng. Gaber El-Desouki, Chairman of the Board of Directors & CEO, Egyptian Electricity Holding Company (EEHC). “By working with GE Vernova and our generation companies, we are taking practical and proactive steps that can help protect strategic assets, support efficient and reliable power production, and contribute to Egypt’s broader electricity and energy objectives.”

“Extending the life of these gas turbines across our generation companies is expected to support grid stability and the continued availability of dispatchable power, while helping us increase the value of existing infrastructure and avoid premature, capital-intensive replacement,” said eng. Mahmoud Al-Naqeeb, full-time board member for Electricity Production Companies Affairs.

Egypt’s evolving power sector

Egypt’s power sector is balancing rising energy demand with efforts to improve operational efficiency and integrate a growing share of renewable energy.

Thermal power generation, primarily based on combined-cycle gas turbines, continues to play a central role in the country’s electricity system, accounting for approximately 80% of Egypt’s electricity production.

“As Egypt’s electricity needs continue to evolve, maintaining and modernizing existing gas power assets, such as those at Kureimat, Nubaria, and Cairo North, is essential to support reliability, improve fuel use, and strengthen energy system resilience,” said Joseph Anis, president & CEO, Europe, Middle East & Africa, GE Vernova’s Gas Power business.

“This agreement reflects our continued commitment to working closely with EEHC, its affiliates, and other stakeholders in Egypt to support energy security through reliable and more efficient power generation. By helping extend the life of critical gas turbines, we aim to support our customers’ long-term operational priorities, optimize the value of existing infrastructure, and contribute to the continued development of Egypt’s power sector.”

GE Vernova supports Egypt’s power fleet

The latest agreement follows GE Vernova’s ongoing work to support the modernisation and long-term performance of Egypt’s power generation fleet.

In April 2026, GE Vernova announced an order from MDEPC for modernisation work at the Banha and Nubaria power plants. The project includes Advanced Gas Path upgrades and multiyear services agreements.

The latest initiative builds on more than five decades of cooperation between GE Vernova’s businesses and Egypt’s power sector, supporting the country’s electricity infrastructure through technology, solutions, local talent development and project financing.

GE Vernova currently supports customers in Egypt across power generation, transmission, software and services. Its installed base in the country includes more than 60 gas and steam turbines, with a combined generating capacity of approximately 10 GW.