Daniel serves as a Director of Decarbonization Strategy and Partnerships at GE Vernova’s Gas Power business, where he leads strategic alliances to accelerate the decarbonization of the gas turbine fleet. He brings nearly two decades of experience in power generation, spanning gas turbine R&D, platform leadership, and global product management. His expertise includes carbon capture, low-carbon fuels, and the integration of advanced technologies across complex global business environments. He has led cross-functional programs at the intersection of engineering, business strategy, and external engagement, and plays an active role in shaping sustainable energy solutions through industry collaboration and public-private initiatives. Daniel represents GE Vernova in several industry associations, holds a doctorate (Dr.-Ing.) in gas turbine technology, and is passionate about driving the energy transition through innovation and collective impact.

Day 1: Wednesday January 14th | 10:30 – 11:00

Title: Deploying Gas Power Decarbonisation at Scale: Integrated CCS with EGR and H₂-Ready Turbines

Abstract

Decarbonising gas-power generation can follow two principal pathways: pre-combustion through low-carbon fuels and post-combustion through carbon capture. Each offers a viable route to reduce lifecycle CO₂ emissions while preserving the flexibility and dispatchability of combined-cycle plants.

On the pre-combustion side, the transition toward hydrogen and hydrogen-blended fuels continues to advance. In Europe, GE Vernova is supplying multiple H-class gas turbines for hydrogen-ready projects with a targeted fuel switch to 100% H₂ in the 2030s, illustrating the growing technical readiness of modern heavy-duty turbines to operate on low-carbon fuels as they become available at scale.

On the post-combustion side, carbon capture provides a scalable decarbonisation pathway for both new-build and existing assets. GE Vernova is supporting the development of Net Zero Teesside Power, which aims to be the world’s first commercial-scale combined-cycle gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage. The plant is designed to deliver more than 740 MW of flexible, lower-carbon electricity and capture around 2 million tonnes of CO₂ annually. NZT Power will also represent the first commercial deployment of Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) on a CCGT plant.

Deep integration of the gas turbine, steam turbine, HRSG, and capture island can significantly reduce capital cost and energy penalty compared with bolt-on approaches. EGR plays a critical role: by increasing CO₂ concentration and reducing O₂ and total flue-gas flow, it enables smaller absorbers, lower reboiler duty, improved part-load efficiency, and increased net output. GE Vernova has been developing EGR-capable combustor technology since 2006, with feasibility and performance previously demonstrated in a U.S. DOE-funded FEED study.

With NZT now entering execution, this long-standing investment is moving from development into real-world deployment. Across both hydrogen and CCS pathways, GE Vernova continues to collaborate with developers, EPCs, and technology partners to deliver fully integrated NGCC decarbonisation solutions — supporting a future energy system that is reliable, flexible, and substantially lower in carbon intensity.

Day 2: Thursday January 15th | 12:00 – 13:20

Title: Turbomachinery for decarbonization (Power/ Propulsion)

Moderator: Christer Björkqvist (ETN Global)

Panelists: Federico Bonzani (Ansaldo Energia), Christopher Johnston (PSM), Daniel Guyot (GE Vernova), Vince Sidwell (Pratt & Whitney), Khawar Syed (Crosstown H2R)

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