GE Energy is an electrifying descendant of Edison's light bulb and a global leader in the design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance of coal, oil, natural gas, nuclear, wind, and steam-driven power generation plants. One of General Electric's largest divisions, GE Energy serves utility, industrial, and governmental customers worldwide, supplying products such as turbines, compressors, generators, valves, and instrument transformers. It also provides equipment that supports oil and gas distribution and services ranging from consulting and field engineering to environmental monitoring and product lifecycle management. GE Energy operates in about 140 countries worldwide.