Chinese state-owned power utility Guandong Energy Group Co. Ltd. has achieved the start of operations at its Dongguan Ningzhou combined cycle power plant in the Guangdong province, China. The plant, powered by three GE Vernova 9HA.02 gas turbines, is expected to inject up to 2.4 GW of power in addition to the 1.34 GW of power already delivered into the grid by the GE Vernova HA-powered Huizhou power plant, which began commercial operation in July.
China aims to achieve a carbon emissions peak by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. Driven by these goals, the country is committed to reducing coal’s share of its energy mix and expedite the building of gas-powered combined cycle plants.
“Dongguan Ningzhou plant plays a significant role in supporting a lower-carbon and more sustainable power generation in the Guangdong province, north of Hong Kong in the Greater Bay Area,” said Xu Xin, Gas Power Services China ITR Leader, GE Vernova. “We celebrated the start of operation of one of the largest gas plants in China. This plant will help boost the megapolis’ transition from coal to gas power generation to lower emissions. This milestone was achieved on time and safely, with the highest standards of quality, also thanks to the superb collaboration with our local partner, Harbin Electric, who provided steam turbine, generator, and balance-of-plant equipment.”
