Georgia Power and Mitsubishi Power have completed a groundbreaking project involving the blending of hydrogen and natural gas fuels at Plant McDonough-Atkinson in Smyrna, Georgia. This project represents a significant milestone as it validated a 50% volume ratio of hydrogen fuel blending on an advanced class gas turbine, marking the largest test of its kind globally. The demonstration highlighted a noteworthy 22% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to 100% natural gas, underscoring the environmental advantages of hydrogen integration in power generation. The initiative included several tests ranging from 5% to 50% blend percentages conducted over weeks in May and June. The gas turbine at the facility was converted to air-cooled with high hydrogen co-firing capability, leading to benefits such as faster startup times, increased turn down capability, and decreased maintenance expenses. Georgia Power's senior production officer, Rick Anderson, emphasized the essential role of natural gas in their generation mix while highlighting the importance of innovative testing to ensure reliable and affordable energy for customers. Mitsubishi Power provided turnkey service for the project, partnering with Certarus for hydrogen supply and logistics. Mark Bissonnette, from Mitsubishi Power, expressed pride in achieving the 50% hydrogen blend milestone. Furthermore, Southern Company's R&D organization served as technical consultants, focusing on low-carbon hydrogen power generation and related areas. Georgia Power's energy portfolio includes plans for new hydrogen-capable combustion turbines at Plant Yates and upgrades to existing natural gas turbines at Plant McIntosh to enhance capacity by 268 MW. Overall, the collaboration between Georgia Power, Mitsubishi Power, and other partners signifies a significant step towards reducing carbon emissions and advancing sustainable energy generation.