Doosan Enerbility has successfully completed the rated load performance test of its independently developed 380MW large-scale gas turbine, accelerating its efforts to penetrate the next-generation power market. The company held a ceremony at its headquarters in Changwon on June 5 to officially announce this achievement.
The rated load performance test is a critical procedure that verifies the performance and safety of a gas turbine by operating it at maximum output and speed under conditions similar to those of an actual power plant. Conducted over three months starting in February at a dedicated test site within the Changwon headquarters, the test evaluated various operational indicators including output, efficiency, vibration, temperature, and exhaust gas.
The test also confirmed the turbine’s operational flexibility to meet the power demands of data centers and its rapid start-up capability, which helps to balance the intermittency of renewable energy sources. This ensures that the turbine is ready to meet a wide range of customer requirements.
The model successfully tested is a successor to the 270MW gas turbine developed by Doosan Enerbility in 2019, which was the fifth in the world. It boasts a power output of 380MW, efficiency exceeding 43%, and exceptional flexibility. When integrated into a combined cycle power system, its maximum output reaches 570MW, with an efficiency of up to 63%, being recognized at a world-class level. Additionally, it meets global environmental regulation standards for emissions, paving the way for international exports.
Vice Chairman Jeong Yeonin stated, “This successful performance test signifies that Doosan’s gas turbines are now equipped with the technical prowess to compete on the global stage. We will leverage the expanding demand for gas turbines to intensify our efforts to capture the global market.”
With the rapid growth of data centers and increasing demand for power supply flexibility, the value of gas turbines is gaining renewed attention. Global power demand for data centers is projected to surge from 63.4GW in 2024 to 112.3GW in 2029, with North America alone expected to account for 47.6GW.
In response to this increasing demand, Doosan Enerbility is in discussions to supply more than ten gas turbines to major data center developers in North America by 2028.
