The gas turbine is considered the workhorse of power generation and offers rapidly dispatchable power combined with reliability, operational flexibility and the ability to use low-carbon fuel blends. Gas turbines will be increasingly needed in fast-ramping applications as renewables account for greater power on the grid. In the face of increasing electricity demand, buyers of F-Class, advanced-class and aeroderivative gas turbines are experiencing lead times not seen since the gas boom of the early 2000s.

 

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POWERGEN University

POWERGEN is thrilled to present pre-conference workshop-format courses through POWERGEN University, designed for intensive skill development and knowledge enhancement in specific industry fields. These workshops will be available in 2-hour formats on Monday, January 19th.

These courses are paid add on items and pre-registration is required on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Gas Turbines Keynote

Bottlenecks & Breakthroughs: Getting Power Projects Built

January 21, 2026 | 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM |  Exhibit Hall 1

Power projects are taking longer than ever to build—not because of technology, but due to a confluence of external headwinds. Supply chain bottlenecks are delaying delivery of critical equipment like gas turbines and transformers. Interconnection queues are overflowing. Permitting remains slow and uncertain. And on top of it all, evolving trade policy and shifting legislative priorities are clouding the long-term outlook.

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Tech Tour

Date: Monday, January 19, 2026
Time: 8:15AM – 12:00PM (departing at 8:30AM)
Cost: $50
Registration Cap: 86

Please note registration will close on Mon, January 5, 2026 for background check processing.

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08:00 AM
  1. 301A
    120 mins
    This Powergen University course is open to any attendee at an additional fee. To pre-register and reserve a seat, please visit the registration resource center or reach out to info@powergen.com. Learn …
10:00 AM
  1. 302A
    120 mins
    This Powergen University course is open to any attendee at an additional fee. To pre-register and reserve a seat, please visit the registration resource center or reach out to info@powergen.com. Learn …
11:30 AM
  1. 302A
    45 mins
    Many aging gas turbine units struggle to maintain dispatch competitiveness due to output and heat rate limitations, while supply chain constraints slow major upgrades or replacements. Fog-based wet co …
  2. 303C
    60 mins
    On the path to net-zero, energy companies must make bold choices about which low-carbon technologies to prioritize. This session spotlights three cutting-edge approaches shaping tomorrow’s power secto …
02:15 PM
  1. 303B
    45 mins
    As data centers continue to expand, securing sufficient power from the grid has become a growing challenge, driving interest in onsite generation. Many developers are turning to simple-cycle natural g …
  2. 302A
    45 mins
    Platte River Power Authority (PRPA), the municipal utility serving four northern Colorado cities, is in the midst of a major investment to support its transition toward a lower-carbon portfolio. Follo …
03:15 PM
  1. 302A
    60 mins
    With demand for gas turbines at levels not seen since the early 2000s, many owners and developers are reserving manufacturing slots and entering Turbine Purchase Agreements (TPAs) under tight timeline …
  2. 301B
    60 mins
    The NetZero Teesside Power project is set to become the world’s first purpose-built combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plant with integrated carbon capture, marking a milestone in the path to net …
11:30 AM
  1. 303A
    45 mins
    Global shipping manufacturer Hanwha Ocean is adopting an ammonia-capable combustion retrofit on Baker Hughes small-scale gas turbines for use in marine e-propulsion, showing how gas turbine technology …
  2. 303B
    45 mins
    Data centers are expanding at breakneck speed, pushing the limits of grid capacity and raising the stakes for reliable, sustainable and cost-effective power. Beyond securing enough megawatts, operator …
  3. 302A
    45 mins
    Gas turbines remain the backbone of reliable, dispatchable power in the U.S., even as renewables and data center growth reshape the grid. Yet until now, the industry has lacked a clear, nationwide pul …
01:30 PM
  1. 302A
    45 mins
    Natural gas turbines generate more than 40% of U.S. electricity, yet much of the installed fleet is aging and faces increasing pressure from load growth, renewable integration and market volatility. W …
02:30 PM
  1. 302A
    60 mins
    After nearly two decades of flat demand, U.S. electricity consumption is now skyrocketing. Utilities, IPPs and grid operators are under pressure to deliver capacity quickly while balancing affordabili …
08:00 AM
  1. 220
    75 mins
    Full-conference badge is required for admittance. You can pre-register for this event, however, seats are first-come, first-served.Visit your Visitor Hub to add this event onto your badge. Join us on …
09:30 AM
  1. 303A
    45 mins
    While natural gas dominates gas turbine fuel use, liquid fuels have historically played only a limited role due to cost, emissions and reliability concerns. The growing availability of renewable liqui …
10:30 AM
  1. 301B
    45 mins
    With AI and data center growth pushing electricity demand to new heights, the challenge for power producers is delivering reliable, low-carbon power at scale. Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) plants …
  2. 303B
    45 mins
    From a fuel cell microgrid powering a hyperscaler’s operations in the Northwest, to combustion turbines serving gigawatt-scale data centers in ERCOT and PJM, this session will highlight real-world ons …
  3. 302A
    45 mins
    The U.S. is facing unprecedented electricity demand growth over the next decade, putting new pressure on supply chains and generation assets. As the backbone of the grid, dispatchable gas turbines wil …
11:30 AM
  1. 302A
    60 mins
    The U.S. power sector is in a new era: after decades of flat demand, electricity consumption is now surging, driven by artificial intelligence data centers, large-scale electrification and high-tech m …

Other Gas Turbine News

Power producers increasingly opt for gas turbine upgrades as demand surges

Explosive electricity demand is outpacing new-build timelines, pushing operators toward turbine uprates that deliver capacity and efficiency gains.
October 14, 2025

With power demand growing, Xcel Energy buys 10 large gas turbines from Siemens Energy

The investment comes as electric demand surges across the region. The new facilities will add 2,088 MW of dispatchable generation capacity.
October 01, 2025

Georgia Power receives first new gas turbines in a decade

Georgia Power has received the first of three new combustion turbines at Plant Yates, marking the utility’s first addition of natural gas turbines in more than 10 years.
August 18, 2025

Responding to power demand growth with inlet air cooling retrofits

Inlet air cooling offers a high-impact, low-footprint solution for boosting turbine performance in hot, high-demand markets.
August 04, 2025

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