Other Important International Markets

It is important to be note here that during the 1990s, in spite of a relatively active American market, Westinghouse participated actively in other significant international markets for gas turbines.

These included major successes with customers in South Korea—some 35 to 40 units thanks to Ernie Izzo—especially Korean Electric Power Company (KEPCO) and Hanwha Energy. In Latin America, a large market was developed in Venezuela, especially with Electricidad de Caracas—thanks to Craig Sturla—and in Colombia, with orders for W501D5 and 501F units obtained for several locations, including one in rebel-held jungle—thanks to Mario Garces. A significant order was obtained in Argentina (CAPSA) for three W251B11s and one 701Ds—thanks to Bob Perez and Ruben Mollo—and the first-ever large gas turbine orders were obtained for W501D5 units both in Peru and Ecuador—thanks to the author, Harry L. Jaeger.

In fact, in 1992, Westinghouse Power Generation Marketing received special corporate recognition as the "Best of the Best" for its international successes, mostly in Latin America, under Mike Costa, in placing gas turbine orders.