Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Capacity, By Technology, By Application, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

Description

The Global Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Market is projected to experience significant growth, expanding from USD 3.96 Billion in 2025 to USD 6.21 Billion by 2031 at a CAGR of 7.79%. These turbines, derived from aviation propulsion technology, are defined by their compact size, lightweight design, and high efficiency, offering superior cycling flexibility and rapid start-up capabilities. The market's expansion is primarily driven by the critical need for grid stabilization to manage the intermittency of renewable energy, as well as an increasing demand for mobile, decentralized power solutions in remote industrial areas. These operational necessities serve as the fundamental catalysts for adoption, separate from broader technological trends such as hybridization or digitization.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size 2025	USD 3.96 Billion
Market Size 2031	USD 6.21 Billion
CAGR 2026-2031	7.79%
Fastest Growing Segment	Combined Cycle
Largest Market	North America

One major obstacle to market growth is the volatility of natural gas prices, which creates financial uncertainty and delays capital investment in new fossil-fuel infrastructure. Despite these economic challenges, the demand for flexible gas power remains strong due to its vital role in ensuring security of supply. According to the 'International Energy Agency' in '2025', global gas-fired electricity generation is expected to rise by 1.3%, following a 1.9% increase in the previous year, highlighting the continued reliance on gas turbine capacity to support global power systems.

Market Driver

The rapid adoption of aeroderivative gas turbines is being significantly driven by the increasing integration of renewable energy sources that mandate grid stabilization. As power grids accommodate larger shares of intermittent solar and wind generation, there is a critical operational need for rapid-response dispatchable power to maintain network frequency. Aeroderivative turbines are uniquely suited to handle these fluctuations due to their ability to ramp up to full load in minutes. This trend was underscored by GE Vernova in October 2024, when the company reported securing orders for 15 aeroderivative units in its 'Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Presentation', driven by the urgent necessity for flexible generation assets to support grid firming rather than baseload operations.

Additionally, the modernization of aging power infrastructure and the transition from coal to gas are fundamental drivers of market expansion. Utilities worldwide are retiring carbon-intensive coal plants in favor of efficient gas-fired units that ensure supply security and offer a decarbonization pathway through future hydrogen compatibility. For instance, the German government announced in its February 2024 'Power Plant Strategy Agreement' a plan to tender 10 GW of hydrogen-ready gas turbine capacity to facilitate the coal exit. This infrastructure replacement cycle is directing substantial capital into the sector, as evidenced by Baker Hughes reporting $2.9 billion in orders for its Industrial & Energy Technology segment in the third quarter of 2024.

Market Challenge

A primary impediment to the growth of the Global Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Market is the volatility of natural gas prices, which introduces significant financial uncertainty. Because these turbines depend on continuous fossil fuel inputs, erratic pricing structures undermine their economic competitiveness relative to renewable technologies that benefit from stable marginal costs. This instability makes it difficult for power generation companies to accurately forecast long-term operational costs, often leading investors and utility operators to postpone capital investments in new infrastructure to avoid market exposure, resulting in stagnation in project deployment and approvals.

This hesitation limits the adoption of flexible power generation assets despite the clear operational need for grid stabilization. A disconnect exists between the technical requirement for rapid-response turbines and the financial viability of such projects due to cost uncertainty. As reported by the 'International Gas Union' in '2024', global natural gas demand was projected to grow by 2.1% while supply growth remained constrained, creating a fragile market equilibrium prone to price shocks. This persistent tightness in the fuel market exacerbates investment risks, effectively deterring the capital allocation necessary for the broader expansion of the aeroderivative sector.

Market Trends

The rise of decentralized microgrids for AI data centers is fundamentally reshaping the demand for aeroderivative gas turbines as technology companies pursue energy independence from constrained utility grids. Hyperscale operators are increasingly utilizing these turbines for on-site baseload power to guarantee the ultra-reliable, continuous electricity needed for artificial intelligence model training, moving beyond traditional backup roles. These units are being integrated into island-mode microgrids to bypass long grid interconnection queues. As noted by Energy Connects in August 2025, citing a 'Siemens Energy' report, data center operators accounted for approximately 60% of the company's gas turbine orders-totaling 14 GW year-to-date-highlighting the sector's critical impact on market activity.

Simultaneously, there is a growing trend toward using aeroderivative turbines in offshore FPSO and LNG marine propulsion, where their high power density is favored due to weight and space constraints. Operators of Floating Production Storage and Offloading vessels prefer these compact designs over heavy-duty alternatives to minimize hull size and structural steel costs while maintaining high efficiency for mechanical drive compression. According to Baker Hughes' 'Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Earnings Conference Call Prepared Remarks' in January 2025, non-LNG orders in its Gas Technology Equipment segment more than doubled to $3.6 billion, driven primarily by strong demand in offshore infrastructure and FPSO projects.

Key Market Players

General Electric
Siemens Energy AG
Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.
Ansaldo Energia S.p.A.
Rolls-Royce plc
Raytheon Technologies Corporation
Caterpillar Inc.
Baker Hughes Company
Nanjing Turbine & Electric Machinery Co., Ltd.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.

Report Scope

In this report, the Global Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Market, By Capacity

Up to 500kW
500kW to 1MW
1MW to 30MW
Above 30M

Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Market, By Technology

Open Cycle
Combined Cycle

Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Market, By Application

Power Plants
Process Plants
Aviation
Marine

Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Market, By Region

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Market.

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Capacity (Up to 500kW, 500kW to 1MW, 1MW to 30MW, Above 30M)
- 5.2.2. By Technology (Open Cycle, Combined Cycle)
- 5.2.3. By Application (Power Plants, Process Plants, Aviation, Marine)
- 5.2.4. By Region
- 5.2.5. By Company (2025)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Capacity
- 6.2.2. By Technology
- 6.2.3. By Application
- 6.2.4. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Capacity
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Technology
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 6.3.2. Canada Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Capacity
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Technology
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 6.3.3. Mexico Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Capacity
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Technology
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Application

7. Europe Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Capacity
- 7.2.2. By Technology
- 7.2.3. By Application
- 7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Capacity
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Technology
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.2. France Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Capacity
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Technology
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Capacity
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Technology
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.4. Italy Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Capacity
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Technology
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.5. Spain Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Capacity
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Technology
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Application

8. Asia Pacific Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Capacity
- 8.2.2. By Technology
- 8.2.3. By Application
- 8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Capacity
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Technology
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.2. India Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Capacity
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Technology
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.3. Japan Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Capacity
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Technology
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.4. South Korea Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Capacity
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Technology
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.5. Australia Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Capacity
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Technology
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Application

9. Middle East & Africa Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Capacity
- 9.2.2. By Technology
- 9.2.3. By Application
- 9.2.4. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Capacity
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Technology
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 9.3.2. UAE Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Capacity
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Technology
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 9.3.3. South Africa Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Capacity
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Technology
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Application

10. South America Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Capacity
- 10.2.2. By Technology
- 10.2.3. By Application
- 10.2.4. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Capacity
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Technology
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 10.3.2. Colombia Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Capacity
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Technology
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 10.3.3. Argentina Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Capacity
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Technology
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Application

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. General Electric
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. Siemens Energy AG
15.3. Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.
15.4. Ansaldo Energia S.p.A.
15.5. Rolls-Royce plc
15.6. Raytheon Technologies Corporation
15.7. Caterpillar Inc.
15.8. Baker Hughes Company
15.9. Nanjing Turbine & Electric Machinery Co., Ltd.
15.10. Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.