WAUKESHA, WIS.-February 8, 2016-GE's Distributed Power business (NYSE: GE) has expanded its new Gas Compression Power Packager program by adding Wasco Engineering Group Limited (Wasco) as a new participant at the Platinum Level. The program is designed to provide customers in gas compression applications with enhanced access to genuine Waukesha parts and skilled service technicians.

The program increases the opportunity for end users to access expert Waukesha gas engine service technicians in growing oil and gas segments in the Middle East, Africa, sub-Saharan Africa and South East Asia through increased GE training to participating packaging companies. End users in these spaces can benefit from reduced engine life cycle costs through increased access to proven, genuine Waukesha parts. As a Platinum-Level participant, Wasco can purchase genuine Waukesha parts and services directly from GE.

'As we continue to expand our Gas Compression Power Packager program, our customers are the real winners,' said Daniel Icasiano, regional commercial leader for South East Asia and Australia for GE's Distributed Power business. 'The continued association of Wasco with GE will ensure consolidation and expansion of GE's gas compression portfolio. As end users look for efficiencies in the current market scenario, quality of service and responsiveness will be key, and these have been traditional strengths of both Wasco and GE.'

'Wasco has more than 20 years of experience packaging compressors with Waukesha engines and over that period has fabricated and installed hundreds of compressor packages in both the onshore and offshore sectors,' said Giancarlo Maccagno, CEO of the Wasco Energy Group of Companies.

With a strong presence in Australasia and the Middle East, Wasco is able to support GE regionally as a major supplier of gas engines. GE customers will have single-point access to the full range of Waukesha spare parts and services through Wasco. In addition, the fully trained technical team and warranty support provided will help customers operate efficiently with genuine parts and technical support that is reliable.

'Through our participation in GE's Gas Compression Power Packager program, we look forward to providing a fuller service offering to our customers in gas compression applications, which includes quality training and services to keep their operations running as cost-effectively as possible,' Maccagno continued.

About Wasco Engineering Group Limited

Wasco Engineering Group Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wasco Energy, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of by Wah Seong Corporation Berhad, a publicly listed company on the Malaysia Stock Exchange.

From strategically located operations in, Singapore, Dubai, Batam and Brisbane, Wasco designs, builds and operates facilities for key players within the oil and gas and utilities industries. Each of these locations contributes and complements Wasco's overall engineering services offering, thereby enabling the company to provide fully integrated solutions to its petrochemical, oil and gas and power generation clientele. Wasco's services encompass engineering design, procurement, packaging, general fabrication, installation, commissioning and operation and maintenance services.

About GE's Distributed Power Business

GE Power's Distributed Power business is a leading provider of engines, power equipment and services focused on generating power at or near the point of use. Distributed Power offers a diverse product portfolio that includes highly efficient, fuel-flexible, industrial gas engines generating 100 kW to 10 MW of power for numerous industries globally. In addition, the business provides life cycle support for more than 35,000 gas engines worldwide to help you meet your business challenges and success metrics- anywhere and anytime. Backed by our authorized service providers in more than 170 countries, GE's global service network connects with you locally for rapid response to your service needs. GE's Distributed Power business is headquartered in Jenbach, Austria.

About GE Power

GE Power is a world leader in power generation with deep domain expertise to help customers deliver electricity from a wide spectrum of fuel sources. We are transforming the electricity industry with the digital power plant, the world's largest and most efficient gas turbine, full balance of plant, upgrade and service solutions as well as our data-leveraging software. Our innovative technologies and digital offerings help make power more affordable, reliable, accessible and sustainable.

For more information, visit the company's website at www.gepower.com.

About GE

GE (NYSE: GE) is the world's Digital Industrial Company, transforming industry with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. GE is organized around a global exchange of knowledge, the 'GE Store,' through which each business shares and accesses the same technology, markets, structure and intellect. Each invention further fuels innovation and application across our industrial sectors. With people, services, technology and scale, GE delivers better outcomes for customers by speaking the language of industry. www.ge.com

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