Baker Hughes Lands 76-Unit NovaLT16 Order From Dynamis for Data Center Power

Dynamis Power Solutions has awarded Baker Hughes an order for 76 NovaLT™16 industrial gas turbines—totaling approximately 1.3 GW—to power a new generation of hypermobile power packages targeting the rapidly expanding data center and oil and gas markets.¹

The agreement pairs Baker Hughes' multi-fuel NovaLT™16 gas turbines with gearboxes and BRUSH™ Power Generation generators equipped with Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) systems. The turbines were booked in the second quarter of 2026, with the gearboxes and generators following in the third, according to the announcement.¹

The equipment will be integrated into Dynamis' new DT17 hypermobile power platform, a derivative of the company's flagship DT35 package, which is engineered to deliver utility-grade power with a compact footprint, reduced civil construction requirements, and accelerated commissioning timelines.¹

How Does the NovaLT™16 Enable Hypermobile Power Delivery?

The NovaLT™16 is a proven industrial gas turbine platform designed for multi-fuel operation and high availability in demanding environments. In the DT17 configuration, the turbine's modular architecture supports scalable, customizable deployments that can be sized and configured to meet specific power requirements across diverse applications.¹

Dynamis CEO Matt Crawford emphasized that the platform eliminates the need for water-based cooling systems — a critical differentiator for deployments in constrained or remote environments. "The market is demanding utility-grade power solutions that deliver lower emissions without the complexity and expense of water, which is exactly what our Dynamis DT17 platform was engineered to provide," Crawford said.¹ The company also claims record-setting performance in rig-up, commissioning, and operational maintenance efficiency.¹

Why Is This Order Significant for the Data Center Market?

The 76-unit, ~1.3 GW order is one of the larger single turbomachinery procurement announcements tied directly to data center power demand in recent memory, underscoring the scale at which hyperscale and colocation operators are pursuing off-grid or behind-the-meter generation capacity.

Power demand from data centers in North America continues to surge, driven by artificial intelligence workloads, cloud infrastructure expansion, and broad digitization trends. According to the Electric Power Research Institute, data centers could account for up to 9% of U.S. electricity generation by 2030 — up from roughly 4% in 2023 — putting significant pressure on grid infrastructure and accelerating interest in distributed, on-site generation solutions.²

Baker Hughes Chairman and CEO Lorenzo Simonelli framed the deal within that broader context. "Power demand in North America is accelerating as data centers and digitization expand, manufacturing returns, and energy infrastructure continues to grow," Simonelli said. "Together, we are delivering consistent, reliable and efficient power solutions critical to building a resilient energy system that is secure, sustainable and affordable."¹

What Are the Implications for Turbomachinery Professionals?

For rotating equipment engineers and project developers, the DT17 program signals growing commercial traction for factory-packaged, turbine-based power generation as an alternative to large-scale grid interconnection — particularly where construction timelines or site constraints make traditional utility solutions impractical.

The integration of gearboxes alongside the NovaLT™16 and BRUSH generators in a single packaged unit reflects a systems-level approach to power density and mechanical simplicity, reducing on-site assembly complexity and potentially shortening the critical path on fast-track projects.¹

The deal also reinforces the dual-market utility of industrial gas turbines — platforms historically associated with upstream oil and gas duty now finding significant new demand in digital infrastructure applications, where reliability, fuel flexibility, and rapid deployment are premium requirements.

References:
1. Baker Hughes, "Dynamis Power Solutions Awards Baker Hughes Major Power Generation Order for Data Centers," July 29, 2026 2. Electric Power Research Institute, "Powering Intelligence: Analyzing Artificial Intelligence Technology's Growing Footprint in the Electric Power Sector," 2024