GE Deploys Advanced Mark VIe Control System at Saudi Electricity Company's 2,000‑MW PP10 Power Plant

On October 13, GE Energy announced a new contract to deliver a Mark VIe Integrated Control System (ICS) to Saudi Electricity Company’s (SEC) Riyadh Power Plant 10 (PP10).

The Mark VIe is a next‑generation optimization and control platform that will enhance plant reliability and operational efficiency throughout its 2,000‑MW capacity, which is powered by more than 30 GE Frame 7EA gas turbines.

"The Saudi Arabian government’s goal is to add 30 GW of generating capacity to the grid by 2020," said Eng. Ali Saleh al‑Barrak, President and CEO of SEC. "As the leading electricity supplier in the region, SEC continuously adapts to meet rising demand, and our 40‑year partnership with GE has been pivotal in expanding power across the Kingdom.”

GE will engineer, supply, and install the plant‑wide and turbine control system, consolidating complex operations into a single, user‑friendly platform—GE’s most advanced control solution available today. The system is slated for delivery later this year.

Joseph Anis, President of GE Energy for the Middle East, added, "This contract reflects GE’s unwavering commitment to delivering reliable, flexible power solutions in Saudi Arabia. Our regional teams will lead the project, ensuring successful execution and continued service excellence.”

The PP10 project follows GE’s earlier $1 billion contract to supply more than 30 Frame 7EA turbines to the same site. Once completed, PP10 will boost SEC’s Central Operating Area capacity by 20 %, strengthening reliability and power delivery for its customers.

GE Energy remains a regional leader in power generation, having installed over 1,000 turbines across the Middle East, contributing more than 70 GW of capacity. The company supports the region with dedicated management offices, project teams, and local service facilities.