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As electricity demand continues to rise—projected to grow nearly 4% annually through 2027, according to the International Energy Agency—new gas turbine installation rates have not kept pace, leaving power producers with added pressure to maintain high reliability while balancing aging assets and operational costs.

Join Jay Bryant, GE Vernova Senior Product Line Manager, to unpack the risk factors driving gas turbine wear, the role of refurbishment and replacement in risk mitigation, and how GE Vernova’s 7Extend upgrade package can support cost-effective gas turbine longevity.

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When
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 · 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (US & Canada) (GMT -4:00)
Agenda
  • Why non-recoverable degradation is a key threat to gas turbine longevity—and why proactive refurbishment or replacement can be a promising solution.
  • Common wear patterns throughout the gas turbine lifecycle, and how 7Extend upgrades target them to preserve long-term reliability.
  • The benefits of the latest 7EA/7E.03 gas turbine enhancement products, formulated to upgrade performance through increased output, and its compelling return on investment
Presenters
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Jay Bryant
7E Product Manager; GE Vernova
Jay has served as the product manager for the 7E family of gas turbines for 9 years, overseeing over 1,100 units in 27 countries. During his 26+ years at GE Vernova, his experience includes global supply chain, quality, and commercial intelligence, notably as the commercial director for B/E multi-year service agreements. Jay holds degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Kentucky and an M.B.A. from the University of South Carolina.
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Aaron Larson
Executive Editor, POWER magazine
Aaron Larson joined the POWER team in September 2013 as an associate editor and was named executive editor in 2017. Aaron has a bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering technology and a master’s degree, specializing in finance. He spent 13 years in the U.S. Navy nuclear power program, advancing to Chief Petty Officer. He has worked at commercial nuclear, biomass, and coal-fired power plants, functioning in operations, maintenance, safety, financial, and management capacities. Aaron holds a Chief A Engineer boiler operator license in the state of Minnesota.
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