“To enhance the value and environmental compatibility of new power generation assets, the U.S. market requires power plants to provide a much higher level of operating flexibility, including low start-up emissions and fast start-up capabilities. Innovations in our gas turbine product line address these requirements and will allow our customers to better react to market opportunities,” said Randy Zwirn, president and CEO of Siemens Energy, Inc.

“Using clean and efficient natural gas technology, this project will serve the growing electricity needs in the region for many years,“ said Ronnie Bates, president of Southern Power. “Through our focus on efficient operations, Southern Power has a proven track record of providing reliable, competitively priced energy to our customers throughout the Southeast.”