Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (MHI) has received an order for major components of natural gas-fired gas turbine combined-cycle (GTCC) power generation systems with heat supply capability, which will be installed in a cogeneration facility to be built by Huaneng Power International Inc., one of the major electricity providers in China. The order was placed through Dongfang Turbine Co., Ltd., a major power generation equipment manufacturer in China to which MHI has licensed its gas turbine technology. MHI will provide two M701F gas turbines as well as major components of a steam turbine. Delivery of the gas turbines is scheduled in February and March of 2011.

The GTCC cogeneration facility in Gaobeidian, in which the gas turbines and other components are to be installed, is the first of six projects that is planned near Beijing area. The facility with 920 MWe (megawatt electrical) during the summertime, or 830 MWe as well as 660 MWt (megawatt thermal) during the wintertime, will provide electricity and heat to meet the fast-growing demands in the nation's capital city and surrounding area.

For the facility, MHI will specifically supply two gas turbines, control system components, and steam turbine components. Dongfang Turbine will deliver the gas turbine auxiliary system, steam turbine and its auxiliary system to Huaneng Power International through Dongfang Electric Corporation, the parent company of Dongfang Turbine. Mitsubishi Corporation will handle trade particulars.