Gulf Energy Development Public Company

Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems has shipped a JAC gas turbine from its Takasago Works in Japan to a 2,650 MW combined cycle gas turbine power plant in Chonburi Province, Thailand. The plant is a joint venture between Gulf Energy Development and Mitsui & Co., with commercial operation expected by 2021.

Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems (MHPS) won a full-turnkey EPC contract to supply eight M701JAC gas turbines for two 2,650MW GTCC power plants in Chonburi and Rayong, Thailand, and signed a long-term service agreement. Commissioning is scheduled for 2021 and 2023.