GE has been in the forefront of IGCC technology from the beginning. The first large-scale IGCC plant—Coolwater in Barstow, California—used a GE 7E gas turbine. We continue to be committed to the development of advanced IGCC gas turbines and technology.

The IGCC gasification process "cleans" heavy fuels and converts them into high value fuel for gas turbines. Pioneered by GE almost 30 years ago, IGCC technology can satisfy output requirements from 10 MW to more than 1.5 GW, and can be applied in almost any new or re-powering project where solid and heavy fuels are available.

Optimal Performance

For each gasifier type and fuel, there are a vast number of technical possibilities. IGCC systems can be optimized for each type of fuel as well as site and environmental requirements. Using knowledge gained from successfully operating many IGCC units, GE has optimized system configurations for all major gasifier types and all GE gas turbine models.

Experience

GE engages experts from throughout the gasification industry at both operating and research levels to develop the most economical and reliable approaches to IGCC technology. Using the same combined cycle technology for IGCC that we use for conventional systems, GE offers extensive experience and unmatched levels of reliability.

GE offers a complete range of gas turbines that can be integrated efficiently with IGCC plants.

Spotlight

Cleaner Coal Learn more about GE's "Cleaner Coal" IGCC technology.

Know More About IGCC

• Benefits
• History
• Technology
• Evaluation Form

Download More Information

• IGCC: Clean Power Generation Alternative for Solid Fuels (792 KB PDF)
• GE IGCC Technology and Experience with Advanced Gas Turbines (498 KB PDF)
• IGCC Gas Turbines for Refinery Applications (2.1 MB PDF)
• Gas Turbine and Combined Cycle Products Brochure (2.81 MB PDF)