GE Energy Lands Dubai Deal

Atlanta-based GE Energy has signed a $45 million service contract with Dubai Aluminium Co. Ltd. in the United Arab Emirates. The deal will help the aluminum manufacturer cut its production costs by maximizing the efficiency of 19 GE turbines that help power its factory, according to a GE Energy news release. Under the agreement, GE Energy will supply parts and perform repairs, upgrades and service for planned outages for the next seven years. GE will also help cut down the company's spare parts inventory to save on costs. All repairs under the deal will be completed at the Gulf Turbine Services facility in Abu Dhabi, the Emirati capital. The center was established in 2001 as a joint venture between GE and Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies. GE has more than 1,000 turbines installed throughout the Middle East, providing more than 70 gigawatts of power.