GE Power Conversion
GE’s Power Conversion business applies the science and systems of power conversion to help drive the electrification of the world’s energy infrastructure by designing and delivering advanced motor, drive and control technologies that evolve today’s industrial processes for a cleaner, more productive future. Serving specialized sectors such as energy, marine, oil and gas, renewables and industry, through customized solutions and advanced technologies, GE Power Conversion partners with customers to maximize efficiency. To learn more, please visit: www.gepowerconversion.com.
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29 Jan 2015
Powering, Propelling and Positioning the Global Marine Industry, GE Unveils GE Marine Organization
PARIS - January 29, 2015 - GE (NYSE: GE) unveiled today its new GE Marine organization. GE Marine combines the cumulative expertise of several GE businesses and will be led by Tim Schweikert, VP, GE Marine.
26 Jan 2015
GE's Power Conversion Business Helps Meet Rising Demand for Water and Electricity in Saudi Arabia at Yanbu 3 Power and Desalination Plant
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - January 26, 2015 - GE's Power Conversion business (NYSE: GE) will provide the electrical variable speed drive (eVSD) system technology including motors and MV7000 drives to help power the new Yanbu 3 power and desalination plant in Saudi Arabia. The systems from GE will increase the efficiency of the desalination plant, reducing the amount of energy needed to run the desalination process as well as the overall cost.
11 Dec 2013
GE Power Conversion Supplies Dynamic Positioning for Cylindrical Accommodation Vessel Built by Cosco for Logitel Offshore Pte.
SHANGHAI - December 11, 2013 - GE's Power Conversion business (NYSE: GE) has again demonstrated its strength in this sector by winning a contract for the supply of dynamic positioning (DP) for a vessel Floating Accommodation Unit that Cosco (Nantong) Shipyard in Nantong City, China, is building for Logitel Offshore, the Singapore-based floating logistics and accommodation rig owner that has an exclusive license agreement to use the proprietary Sevan Marine design within the floating accommodation market. The complete project includes a C-Series Class 3 DP system and manual thruster control system.
4 Dec 2013
GE Power Conversion Launches ecomagination MV6 Series Medium-Voltage Drive
PARIS - December 4, 2013 - GE's Power Conversion business (NYSE: GE) is amplifying its range of medium-voltage variable frequency drives with the addition of the ecomagination qualified MV6 Series. This mid-range general purpose unit is characterized by a versatility that will enable it to be used across a broad spectrum of industries.
4 Dec 2013
Innovation, Talent, Energy Efficiency, Localization at the Core of GE's Power Conversion Business' Commitment to China
SHANGHAI - December 4, 2013 - Today alongside distinguished guests, decision-makers and thought leaders from across industries, GE's Power Conversion business (NYSE: GE) expanded on its commitment to innovation and state-of-art technology made in China, for China.
3 Dec 2013
GE Showcases Innovative Technologies to Support China's High-Value Shipbuilding Market
SHANGHAI - December 3, 2013 - GE (NYSE: GE) showcases a series of innovative products that support China's emerging offshore and marine industry at Marintec China 2013. GE's newly established Global Offshore and Marine business powers, propels and positions the industry with the latest advances in diesel engines, gas turbines, electric drives and dynamic positioning solutions. GE's innovative solutions being showcased during Marintec are designed to deliver reliability, fuel efficiency, lower maintenance and life cycle costs supporting China's expansion and growth in the marine industry's high-value, high-technology sector.
11 Nov 2013
GE's Power Conversion Business Strengthens Position in Latin America with the Acquisition of the Chilean Company IDT
SANTIAGO, CHILE - November 11, 2013 - GE's Power Conversion business (NYSE: GE) today announced that it has finalized the acquisition of the Chilean power electronics company Ingeniería y Desarrollo Tecnológico S.A. (IDT). With this move, Power Conversion is actively positioning the company to build a stronger regional presence and capture a greater share of the mining segment.
7 Nov 2013
Energy Experts at Your Fingertips
PARIS - November 7, 2013 - At GE's Power Conversion business, we're committed to solving the world's toughest challenges and pioneering technologies across the energy spectrum. Just as the hurdles faced by the energy world continue to grow, so do our efforts.
28 Oct 2013
Dynagas Chooses GE Power Conversion for Sustainable Marine Solutions
PARIS - October 28, 2013 - Greek shipping company Dynagas says it wants to support a cleaner environment through safe and efficient transportation of clean-burning liquid natural gas (LNG). “Dynagas recognizes its responsibilities to the industry to deliver its service in a safe, reliable and economically competitive manner,” Mr. Manos M. Migadis, new building project team manager at Dynagas says. He further says, “The goal of the company, the LNG shipping arm of the George Prokopiou group, is to grow in size and reputation and expand its ability to serve the industry.”
24 Oct 2013
Samsung LNG Carriers Powered and Propelled by GE Power Conversion
BUSAN, KOREA-October 24, 2013- Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is one of the fastest growing energy markets worldwide, and global production capacity could be more than double by the end of the decade. Higher natural gas prices and growing efficiencies in the LNG value chain are making it economically attractive to ship LNG over long distances, transforming natural gas from a regional to a global market.
24 Oct 2013
Training Allows Us to Trust That We Can Handle Life’s Challenges, at GE’s Energy Management Services Business We Remind You That You Don’t Have to Face Them Alone
BUSAN—October 24, 2013—Training allows us to trust that we can handle life’s challenges. At GE’s Energy Management Services business (NYSE: GE), we remind you that you don’t have to face them alone. This is why GE’s Energy Management Services business is extending the scope of its marine services training centers at key locations around the world. The training centers provide operator and maintenance training to GE customers and its own field service engineers for its Dynamic Positioning (DP) products, vessel automation systems, MV7000 and MV3000 variable frequency drives and other innovative offerings.
23 Oct 2013
GE Global Offshore and Marine to Power, Propel and Position Innovative Marine Solutions at Kormarine 2013
BUSAN - October 23, 2013 - GE's (NYSE: GE) Global Offshore and Marine business powers and propels ships, keeping them in position at the touch of button. The Korean naval, offshore and merchant, shipbuilding industry, the largest and most important in the world, has long since recognized the benefit that GE's experience and technology can deliver—partnering together for 30 years. That is why Kormarine 2013 is one of the key events where GE will showcase its latest advancements in diesel engines, gas turbines and dynamic positioning solutions, all designed to deliver reliability, fuel efficiency, lower maintenance and life cycle costs.
