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Europe | June 9, 2023

GE Grid Solutions’ GIS in Saudi Arabia

GE Grid Solutions' secures contract for gas-insulated substations (GIS) to be used at the world’s largest green hydrogen plant in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Source: GE Grid Solutions

France, Paris: GE Grid Solutions’ secures contract for gas-insulated substations (GIS) to be used at the world’s largest green hydrogen plant in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Grid Solutions, an integral part of the GE Vernova portfolio of energy businesses, was awarded a contract by Larsen & Toubro to supply 380 kV T155 gas-insulated substations (GIS) to evacuate wind and photovoltaic (PV) power for the world’s largest utility-scale hydrogen plant, to be powered entirely by renewable energy (producing “green hydrogen”). The mega plant will be located in Oxagon, the planned smart city of Neom in Saudi Arabia.

GE’s GIS design and the 1.5 breaker configuration will help ensure uninterrupted operation at the hydrogen plant and the wind and photovoltaic plants, which will produce captive energy for the plant. GE’s switchgear will also support the primary grid by increasing power supply reliability.

“GE is proud to be part of the NEOM Green Hydrogen Project, the largest green hydrogen production facility in the world,” said Philippe Piron, President and CEO of GE Grid Solutions. “We are committed to supporting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ambitious National Renewable Energy Program towards attaining an optimal generation mix as envisaged in its strategic vision for 2030.”

“The NEOM Green Hydrogen Project marks a significant milestone in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s transition towards a more sustainable and decarbonized future. We are excited about the innovative solutions we are delivering as part of this project that will help enable the efficient and reliable transmission and distribution of green hydrogen to power homes, businesses, and industries,” said Eric Chaussin, Power Transmission Leader at GE Grid Solutions.