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GE Vernova announced the launch of AGP XPAND, the latest evolution of its Advanced Gas Path (AGP) technology for 9E.03 gas turbines. First introduced over a decade ago, AGP technology has helped to improve gas turbine capacity across global installations.
Key features and impact of the AGP XPAND upgrade:
Increases turbine output by up to approximately 7 percent.
Delivers approximately 1 percent incremental efficiency.
Raises exhaust energy by up to 2.6 percent, enabling more steam or power for CHP or combined cycle plants.
Can be implemented without significant changes to reliability, availability, or maintenance requirements.
First deployment: Taurus Energy will implement the AGP XPAND upgrade at the 1,250 MW Bazyan Power Plant in Iraq. The combined cycle plant includes four GE Vernova 9E.03 and two 9F.04 turbines and is engineered for base-load operations.
Additional Highlights
The plant runs primarily on natural gas, with light fuel oil as backup.
Expected to support electricity requirements in the Kurdistan Region, including Mosul and Salahaldin.
A new 17-year long-term service agreement was signed, including Iraq’s first 9E Rotor Life Extension package.
Technology Background and Development
AGP XPAND builds on 9E’s fleet experience and previous 9E.03 AGP enhancements.
Incorporates new materials and sealing updates to allow for increased firing temperatures.
Engineered by teams in Greenville, South Carolina and Warsaw, Poland.
Manufactured in GE Vernova’s facilities in Belfort, France and Veresegyház, Hungary.
Global Outlook
Over 730 9E-class units are in operation worldwide, half in the Middle East and Africa
Modernizing the 9E.03 fleet with AGP XPAND could result in:
Up to 5 GW of additional capacity.
Over $100 million in annual fuel savings estimated based on standardized assumptions.
Up to $310 million in incremental profitability annually estimated from the added capacity.
The upgrade can be applied during typical hot gas path or major inspections and is compatible with units running on natural gas, distillate oil, or ash-bearing fuels.
With energy demand continuing to rise in regions with aging turbine fleets, upgrades such as AGP XPAND offer a practical pathway to help expand capacity and improve efficiency without requiring new builds. GE Vernova’s investment in engineering and long-term partnerships reflects its ongoing role in its focus on energy reliability and modernization across global markets.
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