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Siemens announced that it achieved a new world record for the execution of fast-track power projects in Egypt by connecting 4.8 gigawatts to the national grid, according to a statement on Thursday.  The German company set a goal 18 months ago to bring 4.4 GW to the national grid, a target that has been exceeded by 400 MW, the statement said, pointing out that the surplus of 400 MW could cover the electricity requirements for one million people.  Siemens, in cooperation with Orascom Construction and Elsewedy Electric, succeeded in boosting Egypt's power generation capacity by 45 percent in 18 months, the statement read. "We made a promise to Egypt and we kept our word. And by doing so, we not only overachieved in performance, we also broke all records in modern turnkey power plant construction. This was only possible by an outstanding collaboration between the government, the Ministry of Electricity, the Egyptian Electricity Holding Company and a dedicated and comp...

Powering the Middle East! GE wins first of its kind contract servicing a generator manufactured by another Original Equipment Manufacturer (oOEM) highlighting GE’s expanded capabilities to service oOEM products. One of the most exciting aspects of GE’s acquisition of Alstom’s energy portfolio in November 2015 was how it would potentially enhance the company’s range of total plant solutions, cross fleet capabilities and regional presence. This includes the ability to service non-GE equipment within the Middle East & Africa (MEA) region. One such example is the recent execution by GE’s Power Services business of an agreement with Suez-Tractabel Operation & Maintenance Oman LLC (STOMO) for stator rewinding services, high speed balancing of the rotor, as well as digital solutions for an Ansaldo generator at the  Barka II Power and Desalination Plant . Located about 50 kilometers away from Muscat, Barka II can deliver up to 120,000 cubic meters ...