Industrial & Marine Gas Turbines

CINCINNATI, Oh. - GE Aerospace has received orders to supply eight LM2500 marine gas turbine engines for the U.S. Navy's next two Flight III Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers: the future USS Ray Mabus (DDG 147) and USS Robert R. Ingram (DDG 149). Each destroyer is powered by four LM2500 engines, providing the proven propulsion power that has made the Arleigh Burke class the backbone of the U.S. Navy's surface fleet for over three decades.

As of April 2026, 75 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers are active with GE Aerospace's LM2500 engines serving as the prime mover for propulsion. The LM2500 has provided the fleet with unmatched reliability and performance, enabling the U.S. Navy to focus exclusively on performing its worldwide mission. With these latest orders, GE Aerospace is the propulsion provider for all Arleigh Burke Destroyers in the most successful U.S Navy shipbuilding program with demand projected all the way out to 2056.

The U.S. Navy has taken delivery of more than 700 LM2500 gas turbines, which power frigates, destroyers, and other surface combatants. Since the first LM2500 entered naval service in 1969, GE Aerospace has continuously evolved the engine family through the LM2500+, LM2500+G4, and related variants.

LM2500 technology has advanced over the years through improvements to the engine’s internal hardware, drawing on extensive fielded experience across both naval and commercial applications. Hardware design improvements proven in one application, such as industrial, are carried into the naval variants.

Source: GE Aerospace
Associated URL: https://www.geaerospace.com/news/press-releases/ge-aerospace-secures-orders-lm2500-marine-gas-turbines-power-next-generation-0

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast - GE Vernova announced today that it will provide the gas power technology for the new Songon combined-cycle power plant, located in the Songon region near Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Following the signing of financing agreements last June, Songon Energies - Ivorian development investment company focused on advancing energy infrastructure - selected GE Vernova to supply a 9E gas turbine and generator. The plant - to be built by the EPC contractor China Energy International Engineering Co., Ltd. - is expected to deliver 372 megawatts (MW), a capacity equal to the power needs of approximately 5 million Ivorian homes.

Supporting a growing national energy landscape. Côte d’Ivoire has made significant progress, reaching an electrification rate of 94.3 percent by 2024 through initiatives like the "Electricity for All Program" (PEPT), in line with the national goal to achieve universal electrification and improved power quality by 2030. Despite these gains, the nation faces an annual demand growth rate of 10 to 15 percent and rural areas still require expanded access. In this energy landscape, this new power plant will help fill a critical gap. The facility is projected to represent up to 12 percent of the country’s total installed base upon its scheduled 2029 operational launch, playing a vital role in meeting these ambitious development targets. Furthermore, the project is expected to generate up to 1,400 new jobs, creating economic opportunities for the local community.

GE Vernova’s commitment to Côte d'Ivoire remains steadfast, built upon a long history of supporting the nation’s electrification goals. The company’s footprint in the country centers on a large installed base, key power transmission hardware, digital software deployments, and long-term service contracts. GE Vernova utilizes its global expertise and local presence to help power plant operators increase power capacity, while supporting a more secure and reliable energy future.

Source: GE Vernova
Associated URL: https://www.gevernova.com/news/press-releases/ge-vernova-secures-order-aimed-strengthen-regional-energy-capacity-cote-divoire

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -- Rolls-Royce Power Systems and Saudi Engines Manufacturing Company (MAKEEN) have signed an agreement to manufacture and assemble mtu Series 2000 marine engines in Saudi Arabia, establishing the first licensed local production of high-speed engines in the Kingdom.

The Individual License Agreement builds on a 2023 framework agreement between the companies covering the localization of mtu products. Initial production will support marine applications, including high-speed ferries, coast guard vessels and patrol boats, with rail applications planned for a later phase.

The agreement supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 efforts to expand domestic manufacturing and technology capabilities. MAKEEN is investing in local production infrastructure, while Rolls-Royce will provide the technology and licensing needed to manufacture the engines.

The deal could strengthen Saudi Arabia’s domestic marine-industrial base while expanding Rolls-Royce’s manufacturing presence in a strategically important market. Its impact will depend on the scale and pace of local production and any subsequent expansion into rail and other applications.

Source: Forecast International
Associated URL: https://www.rolls-royce.com