GE Vernova’s aeroderivative packages are expected to provide almost 1 GW of electricity to Crusoe AI data centers.
GE Vernova and Crusoe signed a deal for GE Vernova to deliver 29 units of its LM2500XPRESS aeroderivative gas turbine packages to Crusoe AI data centers, which is expected to provide almost 1 GW of electricity. Crusoe, a vertically integrated AI infrastructure provider, booked 10 units in December 2024 and 19 units in June 2025.
“AI's exponential growth demands rapidly deployable power solutions,” said Cully Cavness, co-founder, President, and COO of Crusoe. “Crusoe’s capabilities as an energy-first digital infrastructure builder have positioned us well to take the issue of power into our own hands by rapidly building and operating power plants alongside AI datacenters. With their flexible and efficient technology, GE Vernova power generation equipment was an ideal choice to enable power plant strategies across Crusoe’s growing datacenter development portfolio. We’re building AI factories at record speed, and GE Vernova’s technology is a key enabler, significantly accelerating the path to energization for our customers and partners.”
GE Vernova’s aero units provide the flexibility and reliability of efficient jet engines. They can ramp up and down rapidly and have low emissions that is further reduced by SCR technology, producing 90% lower emissions than traditional gas or diesel-powered reciprocating engines with little to no methane slip.
“This project clearly illustrates our ability to provide the right solutions for data centers and power applications of all sizes and scales,” said Pablo Koziner, GE Vernova’s Chief Commercial and Operations Officer. “From a single aero unit producing approximately 35 MW to this 29-unit project, to our HA heavy-duty gas turbines to small modular nuclear reactors, we have the full suite of generation options to help meet today’s and tomorrow’s energy needs.”
Credit: GE Vernova
In April, due to advanced manufacturing, data centers, and population growth, Duke Energy partnered with GE Vernova to accelerate the company’s unspecified power projects across six states: North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.
“As we continue to experience unprecedented growth in our service territories, securing the necessary materials to build critical infrastructure and meet the energy demand is integral to delivering value for our customers and other stakeholders,” said Harry Sideris, Duke Energy President and CEO. “We value our collaboration with forward-thinking partners who assist us in advancing our energy-modernization strategy.”
GE Vernova will deliver 11 7HA gas turbines and related equipment to Duke Energy, adding to the eight 7HA turbines provided in an earlier contract. Aligning with Duke Energy’s integrated resources initiatives, these onsite assets allow the company to leverage existing infrastructure and transmission lines to lower electricity costs and accelerate production-to-grid timelines. Generating and delivering reliable, low-cost energy enables Duke Energy to accommodate customers within its service area and address emerging growth opportunities in the power landscape.
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