The Daily Journal — The strategic agreement signed Monday between the Venezuelan government and General Electric will add 1,000 megawatts to the National Electric System (SEN) within two years and more than 5,000 megawatts over the next four years, President Delcy Rodríguez said.
Roger Martella, Chief Corporate Officer of General Electric Vernova, stated that the company’s mission is to ensure that electricity reaches everyone.
Martella emphasized “the importance of our mission: enabling electrification” and helping prevent further power outages.
“We want to move quickly and make the system perform as efficiently as possible within the next few months. We can do this together. We have already reached an agreement on the technical aspects.”
Over the next 12 months,
“we are going to strengthen the National Electric System,”
he said.
The company also expects to
“train and develop Venezuela’s workforce.”
Martella pledged to carry a message of optimism back to the United States.
“Very soon, we will meet again to celebrate the first successes.”
Eric Gray, Chief Executive Officer of GE Vernova’s Power segment, noted that the company supports 25% of global energy demand, placing it in a strong position to contribute to Venezuela’s recovery.
Rolando Alcalá, Minister of Electric Energy, explained that his team has spent several months inspecting the national power grid and visiting generation plants and substations.
“We are working alongside technology companies, including firms that participated in the early development of Venezuela’s electrical system and can once again work with us,”
he said, emphasizing the goal of ensuring
“continuity, stability, and reliable service for households and industrial systems throughout the country.”
Alcalá also stressed that the partnership with GE Vernova will include workforce training,
“which is essential for the stability and development of the National Electric System.”
