Under the contract, GE will supply also supply one steam turbine and associated equipment for the power plant, which is designed to help address power crises in the country.
GE Power gas power systems president and CEO Joe Mastrangelo said: "GE has made a long-term commitment to helping Pakistan meet its development needs.
"The Balloki project builds on our strong partnerships in the power sector and our recent acquisition of Alstom’s power and grid businesses."
GE said that the 9HA gas turbine is designed to offer combined-cycle efficiency of more than 61%.
National Power Park Management Company (NPPMCL), the holding company of the Balloki Power Plant, CEO Rashid Mehmood Langrial said: "The Balloki plant is part of our game-changing approach to providing sustainable, efficient energy to meet Pakistan’s growing demand for power.
"We are pleased to work with GE on the advanced technologies needed to drive economic growth and improve the welfare of our people."
In October, GE was selected by HEI to provide two 9HA.01 gas turbines and one steam turbine for the new 1.1GW Bhikki combined-cycle power plant in Pakistan.
Harbin is providing engineering, procurement and construction services for both the power plants, which are planned to enter service in 2017.
The two power plants are expected to generate electricity required to power more than 12 million Pakistani homes.
HEI chairman Guo Yu said: "The HA technology, together with the Alstom steam turbine, sets the standard in the energy sector and supports the Central Government of Pakistan’s goal to ensure affordable and reliable power generation."
GE has signed several key agreements in the country. Among the deals, the firm signed a memorandum of understanding with the government to develop energy resources.
Pakistan’s energy demand is estimated to reach 54,000MW by 2020.
Image: A GE-built 9HA.01 gas turbine. Photo: courtesy of GE.
