Brownfield Engine Exchange (BEX)

As the pace of the energy transition accelerates, upgrading or optimizing existing gas-fired power plants has emerged as a more viable option than constructing new ones. Thanks to technological advancements and improvements in energy efficiency, retrofitting older facilities presents a cost-effective means of enhancing output while simultaneously mitigating emissions.

With Siemens Energy's Brownfield Engine Exchange concept, old gas turbines can be seamlessly replaced with new ones within a short outage period.       

The Brownfield Engine Exchange (BEX) solution is designed based on a plug-and-play concept, providing a streamlined retrofitting process that yields improved performance and efficiency for your gas turbine. By integrating Siemens Energy's latest H2-capable gas turbines into your asset, BEX can also help future-proof your operation. BEX operates on three guiding principles:

• Provide the flexibility to maintain the existing steam cycle or update it based on your future requirements
• Develop a tailored solution that fits your unique needs, by involving transparent discussions about layouts, business cases, and Balance of Plant calculations
• Integrating the new gas turbine package while reusing as many existing infrastructure components as possible, i.e. filter house, exhaust channel, foundation, and generator