Calpine announced yesterday that it will purchase 21 model 7FBturbines from GE Power Systems and take delivery over the nextthree years. Calpine hopes that the acquisition will help it reachits five-year strategic plan of 40,000 MW of power generation bythe end of 2004. GE will deliver the first 12 turbines in 2003,with the other nine following sometime in 2004. The 21 turbineswhen operated in combined cycle have a total generating capacity of5,600 MW.

“This purchase further ensures that Calpine is able to takeadvantage of its industry-leading position in project development,”said Doug Kieta, senior vice president of construction for Calpine.”Calpine’s aggressive turbine procurement program enables thecompany to act decisively in announcing new power projects andenter new electricity markets across the country.”

GE Power Systems said it is holding a global celebration thisweek to honor employees, customers and suppliers for their role inhelping meet unprecedented global demand for more efficient, morereliable and more environmentally friendly energy. The companyrecently reported that it had over 15 GW of power operatingworldwide and had a record second quarter with revenues up 60%.

“We are entering a new world of energy where reliability andquality are paramount,” says Robert L. Nardelli, CEO of GE PowerSystems. “Our employees, customers and suppliers have created aglobal partnership that is focused on providing top-quality energysolutions.”

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