Mitsubishi Power to Invest $490 Million to Double Its Savannah Gas Turbine Plant

Mitsubishi Power Americas will invest $490 million to expand Savannah Machinery Works, its gas turbine manufacturing facility in Pooler, Georgia, adding 450,000 square feet to the existing 430,000-square-foot site and creating more than 220 jobs, the company announced Oct. 23.¹ Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced the project the same day.³

What the Investment Covers

The $490 million comes from parent company Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Planned upgrades include more machining capacity, advanced manufacturing technologies, improved material flow and production infrastructure built for future needs. The new jobs span manufacturing, engineering, quality, maintenance, logistics and support.¹ The announcement coincided with an expansion framework agreement with the Savannah Economic Development Authority.¹ The state release mentions a future groundbreaking ceremony but gives no construction schedule or completion date, and neither source discloses incentive amounts.³

The plant broke ground in September 2009 and was completed in September 2010. It shipped its first U.S.-produced Mitsubishi Power gas turbine in October 2012 and marked its 50th advanced-class gas turbine in June 2023.¹

Demand Behind the Expansion

"Meeting the growing demand for power will require investment in facilities, in our supply chain and in our workforce," said Bill Newsom, president and CEO of Mitsubishi Power Americas.¹

Power Engineering reported that Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' large-frame gas turbine backlog stands at 35 GW, up from 23 GW a year earlier, and that the company plans to double gas turbine production capacity from 2024 levels while taking a selective approach to new orders. The outlet cited McCoy Power Reports data showing U.S. heavy-duty gas turbine demand rising from 6.1 GW in 2020 to nearly 40 GW in 2025, and described manufacturing capacity as the main bottleneck.²

A Wider U.S. Build-Out

Mitsubishi Power is also opening a Power Generation Services headquarters in Orlando and plans a corporate headquarters in Lake Mary, Florida, in November. The company expects more expansions through 2028.¹ Neither the company nor the state said how many additional turbines the Savannah plant will produce per year, which is the figure buyers waiting on delivery slots will want most.

References
1. Mitsubishi Power Announces $490 Million Investment in Savannah Facility to Support Rising Power Generation Needs. Mitsubishi Power Americas; Oct. 23, 2026. Accessed Oct. 29, 2026. https://power.mhi.com/regions/amer/news/261022
2. Mitsubishi Power bets $490M on gas turbine boom as orders surge. Power Engineering; Oct. 26, 2026. Accessed Oct. 29, 2026. https://www.power-eng.com/?p=137156
3. Mitsubishi Power Doubles Footprint in Chatham County. Georgia Department of Economic Development; Oct. 23, 2026. Accessed Oct. 29, 2026. https://georgia.org/press-releases/2026/mitsubishi-power-doubles-footprint-chatham-county