Energie Oberösterreich Wärme has improved the district heating facility with three GE Jenbacher J624 two-stage turbocharged gas engines. Besides, J624's small size has helped the company in saving time and money.

The cogeneration plant helps 1,400 electricity customers in Upper Austria, and Kolar. According the authorities concerned, new engines are much better. They are much more flexible and reliable in operation. It is expected to have longer life span.

Austria's greatest cogeneration plant has been shifted to Kirchdorf. The power producer has said that the shift and improvement was important. This is in context to the fact that previous steam turbines were dying. Their efficiency was low, according to the company.

Speaking on the matter, CFO of the Energie AG, Dr. Andreas Kolar said, "As our steam turbines reached the end of their life, we looked for a solution with a proven record for high efficiency, low emissions and flexibility. GE's gas engine technology was the best product for our requirements".

GE has been in this field for 60 years. Company has been providing solutions to many challenges in this business. All the high-speed engines of the company work at 1,500 rpm. It has 2,600 type 6 gas engines all across the globe.