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Energy trends
GE’s road map for a sustainable future
Increased investment in decarbonisation technologies and Sustainable Aviation Fuel, modernised grids, and advances in nuclear energy technology to drive sustainability in 2022. E, ONE OF the global leaders in power generation, has revealed major energy trends that should pave the way towards a more affordable and sustainable future for the Middle East region. The trends include increased investment in decarbonisation technologies and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), modernised and resilient grid systems and advances in harnessing nuclear energy. GE expects to see increased investments in decarbonisation technologies including Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) and hydrogen to transition natural gas to a low carbon energy source. GE has projects around the world focused on coal togas switching and hydrogen. Dr Dalya Al Muthanna, global chief of strategy & Operations and President – UAE for GE international markets said, “GE produces a third of the world’s power and up to half of the GCC’s power. As a leader in power generation, GE has identified major energy trends that will help to drive a more sustainable future in 2022 and beyond. We can expect to see increased investment in decarbonisation technologies to transition natural gas to a low carbon energy source in addition to dramatic investment and research into accessible Sustainable Aviation
Agreement and the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. In the MENA region, the first phase of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the UAE generated over 2,100 GWh of cleaner electricity and cut emissions of over 950,000 kilotons of CO2. GE has also commenced the manufacturing of blades for the Arabelle steam turbines that will help to power El Dabaa, Egypt’s first nuclear plant. The facility is expected to deliver enough CO2free electricity to power more than 4 million homes to support Egypt’s energy sector diversification Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is an alternative for fossilbased jet fuel, with the potential to reduce fuel lifecycle carbon emissions by up to 80% and is expected to help the industry meet netzero carbon goals by 2050 according to GE. The company has been actively involved in assessing and qualifying SAF since 2007 and has recently initiated collaborations with Emirates and Etihad Airways on test flights and research programmes to increase the use of climatefriendly fuel. GE affirms that it is committed to creating a more sustainable future for the planet and expects these trends make a difference as the world works for a cleaner and greener future. ■ Photo Credit : Adobe Stock
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Fuel to help realise netzero carbon goals in the aviation industry. Data analytics and artificial intelligence will also play a key role in modernising electric grids and advances in nuclear energy will be very visible. Through these trends, GE will remain committed to supporting partners on the future of energy.” The company also invests in breakthrough technologies that reduce gas emissions even further, through the use of hydrogen or CCUS. In the Hamriyah Independent Power Plant in Sharjah, using three GE 9HA units in combined cycle operations is expected to help Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 4 million tons per year. A recent joint cooperation initiative between ADNOC and GE is also exploring using hydrogen and hydrogenblended fuels for lowercarbon power generation. A modernised, resilient grid is needed to meet demand and weather challenges, GE opines. In Bahrain, GE is helpin g advance electricity and water networks by installing industryleading grid software in a control centre that will digitise operations for increased efficiency and operations redundancy. Nuclear energy is essential to achieve the netzero carbon emission goals of the Paris
Increased investment in decarbonisation technologies, sustainable fuel, modernized power generation, and efficient harnessing of nuclear energy to drive sustainability in 2022, according to GE.
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