The EDF Energy combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) 605 MW power plant in Bouchain, France is one of the most energy-efficient in the world. EDF has achieved an overall efficiency level of 62.22% by partnering with major technology providers, including a global provider of pumping solutions.
The Bouchain plant is playing an important role in France’s energy transition by replacing an aged coal-fired power plant while providing a reliable and flexible source of power. The plant can ramp up its output from zero to full power in only 30 minutes, and...