GE Vernova's Hydrogen-Ready CHP Plant Revolutionizes Energy in Huizhou, China
Key Ideas
  • The Guangdong Huizhou Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant, powered by hydrogen-ready equipment, has achieved commercial operation, injecting 1.34GW of electricity and steam into the grid and industrial processes.
  • GE Vernova's gas turbines are expected to gradually incorporate up to 10% hydrogen blending with natural gas, aligning with China's hydrogen energy development goals for 2021–2035.
  • The project sets a precedent for hydrogen-blended H-class natural gas power generation in China, emphasizing a shift towards efficient hydrogen production from renewable sources to reduce carbon emissions.
  • With over 40 years of operation in China and a wide footprint, GE Vernova's Huizhou project symbolizes a step towards sustainable energy practices and international cooperation in the region.
GE Vernova recently announced the successful commercial operation of the Guangdong Huizhou Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant in Huizhou, a city in southeast Guangdong Province, China. The plant, owned by the Chinese state-owned power utility Guangdong Energy Group, is powered by hydrogen-ready 9HA.01 combined-cycle power generation equipment. It is set to inject up to 1.34GW of electricity into the grid and provide steam for the industrial processes of a chemical complex in Huizhou. In the next two years, GE Vernova's gas turbines are expected to start burning up to 10% hydrogen blended with natural gas. This initiative is in line with China's Medium and Long-term Plan for the Development of Hydrogen Energy Industry (2021–2035), emphasizing the role of hydrogen in future energy systems. While Guangdong Province currently relies heavily on gray hydrogen production methods, national and provincial energy plans are encouraging the shift towards renewable energy sources for hydrogen production. GE Vernova sees the Huizhou project as a model for the adoption of hydrogen-blended natural gas power generation in other provinces. The project signifies a move towards efficient hydrogen production from renewables to reduce carbon emissions. GE Vernova's long-standing presence in China, with over 40 years of operation and a significant installed power capacity, demonstrates its commitment to sustainable energy practices and technological advancements in the region.
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