On October 7, China’s first domestically developed 300MW F-class heavy-duty gas turbine was successfully ignited in Shanghai, marking a major breakthrough in the country’s high-end energy equipment sector.

The 300MW F-class gas turbine boasts the highest power output and technological class among domestically developed turbines, with specifications on par with international mainstream F-class turbines. The project integrates cutting-edge technologies, materials, and processes, which are expected to drive advancements in the core disciplines of gas turbine technology and promote industrial progress. This achievement is of great importance for enhancing China’s energy security and supporting its green development goals.

Specifically, Shanghai Electric Gas Turbine Co., Ltd. led the detailed design, supply, installation, commissioning and guidance of all auxiliary systems for the gas turbine. These systems, particularly the fuel system, lubrication and jacking oil systems, and industrial control design, incorporate groundbreaking innovations compared to the company’s conventional units.

Since the contract was signed, Shanghai Electric Gas Turbine has maintained a high standard and superior execution to ensure on-time and good quality delivery to the project site. On this basis, the company has been successfully involved in a series of rigorous tests, including semi-physical tests, which not only verified the high reliability and stability of the system, but also laid a solid foundation for the one-time successful ignition of the combustion turbine. The successful ignition is not only a strong demonstration of China's independent research and development capability for heavy-duty gas turbines, but also an important milestone in the process of Shanghai Electric's independent design, manufacture and integration of auxiliary equipment systems.

Shanghai Electric will take this project as a new opportunity to adhere to the innovation-driven and quality-oriented development concept, explore further in the field of high-end equipment manufacturing, contribute more wisdom and strength to China's and the world's energy development, and work together to write a new chapter for green, efficient and sustainable energy.