Industry

Some industrial gas turbines are used for industrial power generation and mechanical drive applications. They are ideal for small utilities, independent power producers, and the oil and gas industry. Whereas heavy-duty ones are specifically designed for large power plants. They are suitable for peak, intermediate, or base load duty, and cogeneration applications.

In general, gas turbines are used in a variety of industries due to their efficiency, high power output, and reliability. Here are the main applications:

• Power Generation

• Peaking Power Plants: Gas turbines are used in power plants to generate electricity, especially during peak demand periods.
• Combined Cycle Power Plants (CCPP): In combination with steam turbines, they improve efficiency by utilizing waste heat.
• Cogeneration (CHP - Combined Heat and Power): Used in industrial settings to generate both electricity and useful heat.

• Oil & Gas Industry

• Pipeline Compression: Gas turbines drive compressors to transport natural gas through pipelines.
• Offshore and Onshore Drilling: Used for power generation on offshore platforms and drilling rigs.
• Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Plants: Used for refrigeration and compression processes.

• Industrial Applications

• Manufacturing Plants: Used for cogeneration (electricity + process heat).
• Steel and Aluminum Plants: Power and heat generation for metal processing.
• Chemical Plants: Used for process heating and electricity generation.

• Other Applications (Aerospace, Locomotives, Marine, Military, …)