Based on advanced technology from GE, a new combined-cycle power plant at Montoir de Bretagne in the Loire Atlantique region of western France was officially inaugurated today and is producing 435 megawatts of power, enough to serve about 450,000 French households.

The plant is owned and operated by GDF SUEZ, the French multinational energy company, and enables GDF SUEZ to provide additional electricity to the South Brittany region, especially during peak demand periods such as the winter months.

The new combined-cycle facility features a GE 109FB combined-cycle system including a Frame 9FB gas turbine, a high efficiency advanced technology steam turbine and associated generators.