GE Vernova has secured a new order from the Middle Delta Electricity Production Company (MDEPC), an affiliate of the Egyptian Electricity Holding Company (EEHC), to modernise power generation assets at the Bahna and Nubaria power plants in Egypt.
The agreement includes two Advanced Gas Path (AGP) upgrades for GE Vernova 9F gas turbines operating at the Bahna power plant, alongside long-term services agreements covering both Bahna and Nubaria facilities. The contracts span 15 years for Bahna and eight years for Nubaria.
Booked during the first quarter of 2026, the project is expected to be implemented over a three-year period and forms part of Egypt’s broader strategy to modernise its electricity infrastructure, strengthen energy security and improve power generation efficiency.
According to MDEPC, the AGP upgrades are expected to enhance the operational performance of the turbines while increasing electricity output and reducing fuel consumption.
Mohamed El-Abd said the project demonstrated the benefits advanced turbine technology could bring to Egypt’s F-class gas turbine fleet.
He noted that the upgrades are expected to improve the efficiency of each turbine by around 2%, while also increasing generation capacity. The enhanced performance is anticipated to support additional power generation using fuel more efficiently and may contribute to lowering carbon emissions per megawatt hour.
The agreement also aims to improve plant reliability and extend maintenance intervals through the application of AGP technology, which has increasingly been used globally to optimise existing gas-fired generation assets.
Joseph Anis said improving the efficiency and availability of existing power generation infrastructure remained an important priority for many countries facing rising electricity demand.
He added that technologies such as AGP upgrades could help operators improve operational performance while supporting more reliable and efficient electricity generation.
GE Vernova has maintained a presence in Egypt’s power sector for more than five decades, supporting projects across power generation, transmission and energy services. The company’s installed base in Egypt currently includes more than 60 gas and steam turbines with a combined generating capacity of approximately 10GW.
The latest agreement reflects continued investment in upgrading existing infrastructure as Egypt works to meet growing electricity demand while improving the efficiency and sustainability of its power sector.
GE Vernova upgrades Egypt's Bahna, Nubaria plants
