Heavy Duty Gas Turbine Market

The gas turbine is a combustion engine that is used for generating electric current. It is a vital component of any power plant. Mechanical energy is produced by gas turbine which is generated with the help of natural gas or other fuels. This mechanical energy powers the generator to produce electricity. Generally, heavy duty gas turbines convert mechanical energy into electrical energy. The primary function of heavy duty gas turbines is to generate. They generate electrical power, which is distributed along power lines to businesses and home. Electrical power generated by heavy duty gas turbines is the traditional and a significantly clean form of energy, with low levels of CO2 emission. The use of modern and traditional gas turbines have increased significantly over the years for power generation.

The heavy duty gas turbine electrical power generation market can be segmented based on type of power generating fuel, application, and region. Based on type of power generating fuel, the heavy duty gas turbine market can be segmented into oil, gas, kerosene, diesel, and others. Based upon the requirement of electricity, heavy duty gas turbines are used in various industries such as oil & gas, aeronautical, locomotive, and defense.

Major drivers of using heavy duty gas turbine exhibits long lifetime in providing efficient energy generation. Heavy duty gas turbines provide efficient energy output with better efficiency gains. A main advantage of using heavy duty gas turbines for electrical power generation is the ability of the gas turbines to be functional on and off in less time and supply of power during peak. Advancements and technological developments are driving the reduction in manufacturing costs and improvement in output efficiency of the heavy duty gas turbines. They can be utilized as backup for electrical power generation during emergencies.

Restrains of using heavy duty gas turbines are slow speed of functioning as compared to aero derivative gas turbines. Heavy duty industrial gas turbines require more space for components (especially combustor plants). Maintenance and repairing of the equipment consumes physical efforts and time. Heavy duty gas turbines consume more fuel as compared to aero derivative gas turbines. Heavy duty gas turbines requires sufficient availability of space and are inefficient in the offshore setup.

Heavy duty gas turbines can be utilized in harsh environments such as arid deserts and cold countries. Countries such as China, India, Japan, and Singapore are leading contributors to the heavy duty gas turbine market for energy generation in Asia Pacific due to the increase in demand for electricity and power generation for the purpose of developing smart cities in these countries. North America is an emerging market for heavy duty gas turbines for electrical power generation due to the newly discovered oil & gas fields. U.S government are planning to redevelop and refurbish its infrastructural plans. In Europe, demand for heavy duty gas turbines are anticipated to increase in countries such as the U.K., Germany, and France, due to the increase in industrialization.

Key players operating in the heavy duty gas turbine market include Siemens AG, Doosan Heavy Industries, General Electric, Rolls Royce, and Mitsubishi Power Systems Europe Ltd.