Output will be expanded across GE’s steam turbine production and engineering centers in North America, Europe and Asia.
Larry Blistone, vice president for global supply, said: Although a full range of technology options is required to meet the world’s growing electricity needs, steam turbines remain a backbone of the energy industry, playing a part in generating more than 80% of the world’s energy.
GE also foresees an increased demand for steam turbines to power cleaner coal and solar thermal projects, and is anticipating a potential increase in demand for large steam turbines for nuclear power projects as that sector of the energy industry continues to generate renewed interest.
