201–239 MW
simple cycle output
>60%
combined-cycle efficiency
11-minute
GT start-up time
Up to 65%
hydrogen capability
A heritage of quality
GE Vernova 7F features and benefits
GE Vernova was proud to celebrate the 30-year anniversary of the 7F gas turbine in 2019. The 7F technology is core to GE Vernova's Gas Power portfolio of products and services. Its installed base of approximately 950 units is a testament to the engine’s success and customers’ trust to partner with GE Vernova to achieve high performance and operational reliability.
Unmatched flexibility: 7F.04 and 7F.05
In terms of fuel flexibility, the 7F.04 gas turbine is the only turbine in its class to burn Arabian Super Light (ASL), 15% C2, +20/-10% Modified Wobbe Index (MWI).
A simple-cycle 7F.05 gas turbine can reliably produce 200 MW within 10 minutes, and can reach full load in under 11 minutes. A 7F.05 can also balance renewables by load-following at 40 MW/min ramp rates while maintaining emissions compliance.
Enhancing customer value
The 7F.05’s improved maintenance practices, combined with features like field removal compressor airfoils means it can reduce replacement time, downtime, and costs.
The 7F.04 features an enhanced compressor and hot gas path cooling and sealing technologies, improving both performance and durability.
An industry pioneer
GE Vernova's F-class gas turbines were among the first to achieve 50 million operating hours, 1 million starts, single-digit NOx emissions, a firing temperature greater than 2,400˚F, and operation with Arabian Super Light (ASL) as a fuel.
Other 7F turbine features and benefits
- 3D aerodynamic hot gas path for enhanced performance
- 18-stage enhanced compressor for improved performance, maintainability, and operability (14-stage for the 7F.05 gas turbine)
- Low fuel pressure requirements that reduce need for on-site fuel compressor
- Industry-leading Dry Low NOx 2.6 combustion system lowers emissions, offers flexibility on a wide range of natural gas or distillate fuel
- Upgradable liquid fuel systems for greater reliability, efficiency, and safety
- Can be fitted with our Live Outage service, a digitized platform to help create a better outage experience.
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Specifications
7F technical specifications
Take a closer look at our 7F gas turbine.
Specifications shown are 60 Hz
| 7F.04 | 7F.05 | |
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| Net output (MW) | 201 | 239 |
| Net heat rate (Btu/kWh, LHV) | 8873 | 8871 |
| Net heat rate (kJ/kWh, LHV) | 9362 | 9359 |
| Net efficiency (%, LHV) | 38.5% | 38.5% |
| Ramp Rate (MW/minute) | 30 | 40 |
| Startup Time (RR Hot, Minutes) | 21 | 21 |
7F series gas turbines can balance renewables by load-following at 40 MW/min ramp rates while maintaining emissions compliance.
NOTE: All ratings are based on ISO conditions and natural gas fuel. Actual performance will vary with project-specific conditions and fuel.
Customer stories
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Helping to decarbonize Alberta—in some wild weather
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Leveraging decades of expertise and dedication
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Helping to decarbonize Alberta—in some wild weather
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Leveraging decades of expertise and dedication
Helping to decarbonize Alberta—in some wild weather
GE Vernova and Maxim Power worked together to install and upgrade a 7F gas turbine in a year-round project that helped support Canada’s coal-to-gas transition. For this project, GE Vernova provided relocation support with a DLN2.6+ upgrade and secured a contractual services agreement for the GE Vernova 7F.05 gas turbine.
208,000
equivalent Canadian households powered
reduction in emissions from coal to natural gas
"GE helped us solve our most pressing power generation challenges, such as the upgrade and maintenance of a GE gas turbine that we purchased from a third party and sat in storage, unused, for eight years near a copper mine in the Northern part of the United States. We know that GE has the level of experience needed to deliver reliable and sustainable power under any condition."
Bob Emmott
President and Chief Operating Officer, Maxim Power
Leveraging decades of expertise and dedication
Just in time for the 7F gas turbine’s 30th anniversary, GE Vernova announced a new plant in Mexico coming online, ready to meet the country’s growing electricity needs. The 907 MW Norte III combined cycle power plant uses four GE Vernova 7F.04 gas turbines and will be operated and maintained by GE Vernova for the next 25 years.
500,000
households powered (equivalent electricity)
7F gas turbine efficiency
"We chose GE to collaborate with us on the Norte III plant because of its reliable technology and total plant-service solutions. We believe this important project will allow the consortium to leverage our collective global expertise in infrastructure, energy and project financing to support the expected growth in the Chihuahua region."
Alejandro Maluf
CEO, Techint North America
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Find the right gas turbine to meet your needs
GE Vernova’s 9HA high efficiency, air-cooled gas turbine is one of the industry leaders among H-class offerings, and now the 9HA gas turbine is at the heart of the world's most efficient combined-cycle power plant.
With over 450 units deployed to more than 40 countries, GE Vernova has the largest operating and most experienced OEM F-class fleet in the world. Our 9F gas turbine delivers consistent performance and accommodates a diverse range of fuels, making it great for a variety of combined cycle and CHP applications.
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9F series turbines are GE’s most advanced F-class technology for 50 Hz applications.
GE’s 7HA high efficiency air-cooled gas turbine is one of the industry leaders among advanced class gas turbine offerings and is available in three models—the 7HA.01 at 290 MW, the 7HA.02 at 384 MW, and the 7HA.03 at 430 MW.
The demands of today’s power generation industry are many: low cost of electricity, dispatch volatility, along with high efficiency, reliability, and asset availability. With approximately 950 installed units producing ~175GW of power in 11 countries, GE’s 7F.04 and 7F.05 gas turbines are proven performers in all these areas.
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7F series gas turbines can balance renewables by load-following at 40 MW/min ramp rates while maintaining emissions compliance.
With unprecedented operational flexibility, robust engineering and long operation intervals, the GT13E2 can be used in many different applications—all while meeting a very broad range of environment and operating conditions.
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GT13e2 gas turbines can run on up to 30% hydrogen fuel.
Formerly known as the Frame 9E, GE Vernova’s 9E gas turbine can help decrease costs and increase revenue for your plant. From the desert to the tropics to the arctic, the rugged 9E.03 heavy-duty gas turbine provides essential power and performs in a vast number of duty cycles and applications. The 9E.04 gas turbine provides increased power and performance while maintaining the simplicity and operational strengths of the 9E.03.
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9E series gas turbines can run on 52 types of fuel.
A single, economical solution for the dispatch needs of nearly every industry condition.
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LMS100 gas turbines can start up in 8 minutes
The 7E.03 gas turbine is recognized as an industry leader for 60 Hz industrial power applications. Its robust architecture and operational flexibility make it well-suited for a variety of peaking, cyclic, and baseload operations. With state-of-the-art fuel handling equipment, multi-fuel combustion system options, and advanced gas path features, the 7E gas turbine can accommodate a full range of fuel alternatives while helping to deliver better efficiency and lower emissions than other technologies in its class.
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7E series gas turbines can deliver 100% load in 10 minutes.
GE Vernova’s 6F gas turbine offers the superior performance, reliability, and flexibility typically associated with larger power plants. Our 6F gas turbine packs big power into a small package, offering durability and flexibility for harsh, remote, or floating power environments. Whether it be for 50 or 60 Hz, the 6F gas turbine can maintain enhanced output and exhaust energy for combined cycle and CHP performance. The 6F offers segment-leading 32,000-hour combustion and hot gas path inspection intervals.
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6F gas turbines offer fuel flexibility and hydrogen capability while maintaining the reliability you’ve come to depend on
A leader in the +40 MW space, the LM6000 has over 40 million operating hours and more than 1,300 units shipped.
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LM6000 gas turbines can start up in 5 minutes
Its ability to operate in island mode, coupled with multiple decades of proven rugged performance, make the 6B an excellent solution for remote installations and extreme operating conditions. The rugged, reliable 6B heavy-duty gas turbine is a popular choice for refineries, natural gas liquefaction power, CHP applications, and industrial power.
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6B gas turbines can operate on a wide range of non-standard gas or liquid fuels, including over 90% hydrogen
The LM2500 family of aeroderivative gas turbines boasts several times the operating experience of its competitors combined, and its flexibility and reliability are unsurpassed.
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LM2500 gas turbines feature >99.8% availability
Introducing one of the world’s most modular, reliable, and experienced mobile gas turbines.
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TM2500 gas turbines can be installed and commissioned in 11 days
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Former names of GE Vernova 7F gas turbines: Frame 7F, 7F 3-Series, 7F-3, 7FA+e, 7FA.03, 7241(FA), PG72411FA, 7FA+, 7FA.02, 7231(FA), PG7231FA, 7FA, 7FA.01, 7221(FA), PG7221FA, MS7001(FA), 7F and 7FA AGP, 7F 5-Series, 7F-5, 7FA.05
