Overview

LM6000 power plants

With over 40 million operating hours and more than 1,300 units shipped, GE’s LM6000 aeroderivative gas turbine is a leader in the +40 MW space. The LM6000 offers greater than 99 percent start and operational reliability and over 98 percent availability. Its 5-minute fast start allows operators to differentiate their dispatch capability while a simple two-spool design results in lower overall maintenance costs. Universal and modular packaging gives the LM6000 a smaller footprint and allows for faster installation and commissioning.

Product features

Get to know the LM6000

Fuel flexibility

The LM6000 allows you to operate on a wide variety of fuels—including natural gas, LPG (propane and butane), isopentane, ethanol, diesel, and Coke Oven gas. This means you can quickly switch between fuels to save money, all without stopping, and without a reduction in power.

Modular, fast installation

Universal and modular packaging gives the LM6000 a smaller footprint and allows for faster installation—in as little as 3 months for simple cycle and 12 months for combined cycle configurations—the fastest installation time in our history.

Proven technology

With over 1,300 units shipped and 40 million combined operating hours, the LM6000 family has more operating experience than any other aeroderivative gas turbine greater than 40 MW.

Fast start

Aeros like our LM6000 are built for high cycling capability, which allows customers to get up and running—and on the grid—quickly. With around five minutes to ramp up from start-up to full power, typical medium-speed reciprocating engines have a ramp rate of about 5 MW/min, but aeroderivative gas turbines have a nominal ramp rate of around 50 MW/min, providing a much faster frequency control response for better grid support.

Spray intercooling (SPRINT*) performance augmentation

Our SPRINT* solution boosts engine performance using a spray intercooling design that increases the mass flow by cooling the air during the compression process. The system is based on an atomized water spray injected through spray nozzles. The water flow rate is metered, using the appropriate engine control schedules. SPRINT injection points are based on turbine inlet temperature and automatically controlled.

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Specifications

Capable, versatile, sustainable power

The LM6000 offers 99%+ start and operational reliability and 98% availability. Its 5-minute fast start allows operators to differentiate their dispatch capability, and its dual-fuel capabilities provides fuel flexibility and helps customers meet emissions limits.

Specifications shown are for 50 Hz and 60 Hz.

  LM6000 PC LM6000 PG LM6000 PF LM6000 PF+
Net output (MW) 46.6/51.1* 56/57.2* 44.7/50* 53.9/57.1*
Net heat rate (Btu/kWh, LHV) 8533 8728 8248 8357
Net heat rate (kJ/kWh, LHV) 9002 9208 8702 8817
Net efficiency (%, LHV) 40% 39.1% 41.4% 40.8%
Ramp rate (MW/minute) 30 30 30 30
Startup time (cold iron) (min.) 5 5 5 5
GT Min. Turn Down Load (%) 25% 25% 50% 50%
Simple Cycle
Combined Cycle 1x1
Combined Cycle 2x1

LM6000 gas turbines can start up in 5 minutes

*MW output without SPRINT/with SPRINT
NOTE: All ratings are based on ISO conditions and natural gas fuel. Actual performance will vary with project-specific conditions and fuel.

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Customer stories

CHP helps ensure healthier operations at a large medical center

When one of the world’s largest hospital complexes needed a more efficient solution for power, heat, and cooling, they turned to GE. GE’s LM6000 SPRINT CHP system allows Texas Medical Center-Houston to gain increased efficiency from 42% to 80%, cut fossil fuel consumption 61%, and reduce CO2 emissions by more than 305,000 tons per year. The biggest benefit in today’s world of rising healthcare costs? Texas Medical Center will save more than $200 million over 15 years.

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"Reliability is priority one for TECO, with efficiency a close second. The LM6000 was installed to help ensure a reliable power supply in the event of a grid outage."

Michael P. Manoucheri

President and CEO of Thermal Energy Corporation (TECO)

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Products

Find the right gas turbine to meet your needs

Whether you're generating power for entire cities, electrifying your own operations, or are facing an emergency electricity shortage and need power fast, we can act as a versatile gas turbine supplier, ready to quickly provide a range of solutions.

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9HA

GE’s 9HA high efficiency, air-cooled gas turbine is one of the industry leaders among H-class offerings, and now the 9HA gas turbine is at the heart of the world's most efficient combined-cycle power plant.

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9HA gas turbines are 50% hydrogen (H2) capable with a technology pathway to 100%

9F

With over 450 units deployed to more than 40 countries, GE has the largest operating and most experienced OEM F-class fleet in the world. Our 9F gas turbine delivers consistent performance and accommodates a diverse range of fuels, making it great for a variety of combined cycle and CHP applications.

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9F series turbines are GE’s most advanced F-class technology for 50 Hz applications.

7HA

GE’s 7HA high efficiency air-cooled gas turbine is one of the industry leaders among advanced class gas turbine offerings and is available in three models—the 7HA.01 at 290 MW, the 7HA.02 at 384 MW, and the 7HA.03 at 430 MW.

  7HA.01 7HA.02 7HA.03
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7HA gas turbines are up to 50% hydrogen (H2) capable with a technology pathway to 100%

7F

The demands of today’s power generation industry are many: low cost of electricity, dispatch volatility, along with high efficiency, reliability, and asset availability. With approximately 950 installed units producing ~175GW of power in 11 countries, GE’s 7F.04 and 7F.05 gas turbines are proven performers in all these areas.

  7F.04 7F.05
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7F series gas turbines can balance renewables by load-following at 40 MW/min ramp rates while maintaining emissions compliance.

GT13E2

With unprecedented operational flexibility, robust engineering and long operation intervals, the GT13E2 can be used in many different applications—all while meeting a very broad range of environment and operating conditions.

  GT13E2-190 GT13E2-210
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GT13e2 gas turbines can run on up to 30% hydrogen fuel.

9E

Formerly known as the Frame 9E, GE Gas Power’s 9E gas turbine can help decrease costs and increase revenue for your plant. From the desert to the tropics to the arctic, the rugged 9E.03 heavy-duty gas turbine provides essential power and performs in a vast number of duty cycles and applications. The 9E.04 gas turbine provides increased power and performance while maintaining the simplicity and operational strengths of the 9E.03.

  9E.03 9E.04
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9E series gas turbines can run on 52 types of fuel.

LMS100

A single, economical solution for the dispatch needs of nearly every industry condition.

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LMS100 gas turbines can start up in 8 minutes

7E

The 7E.03 gas turbine is recognized as an industry leader for 60 Hz industrial power applications. Its robust architecture and operational flexibility make it well-suited for a variety of peaking, cyclic, and baseload operations. With state-of-the-art fuel handling equipment, multi-fuel combustion system options, and advanced gas path features, the 7E gas turbine can accommodate a full range of fuel alternatives while helping to deliver better efficiency and lower emissions than other technologies in its class.

  7E.03
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7E series gas turbines can deliver 100% load in 10 minutes.

6F

GE’s 6F gas turbine offers the superior performance, reliability, and flexibility typically associated with larger power plants. Our 6F.03 gas turbine packs big power into a small package, offering durability and flexibility for harsh, remote, or floating power environments. Whether it be for 50 or 60 Hz, the 6F gas turbine can maintain enhanced output and exhaust energy for combined cycle and CHP performance. The 6F.03 offers segment-leading 32,000-hour combustion and hot gas path inspection intervals.

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6F gas turbines offer fuel flexibility and hydrogen capability while maintaining the reliability you’ve come to depend on

LM6000

A leader in the +40 MW space, the LM6000 has over 40 million operating hours and more than 1,300 units shipped.

  LM6000 PG LM6000 PF LM6000 PF+ LM6000 PC
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LM6000 gas turbines can start up in 5 minutes

6B

Its ability to operate in island mode, coupled with multiple decades of proven rugged performance, make the 6B.03 an excellent solution for remote installations and extreme operating conditions. The rugged, reliable 6B.03 heavy-duty gas turbine is a popular choice for refineries, natural gas liquefaction power, CHP applications, and industrial power.

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6B gas turbines can operate on a wide range of non-standard gas or liquid fuels, including over 90% hydrogen

LM2500

The LM2500 family of aeroderivative gas turbines boasts several times the operating experience of its competitors combined, and its flexibility and reliability are unsurpassed.

  LM2500XPRESS +G4 DLE LM2500XPRESS +G5 DLE LM2500 +G4 LM2500 +G4 DLE
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LM2500 gas turbines feature >99.8% availability

TM2500

Introducing one of the world’s most modular, reliable, and experienced mobile gas turbines.

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TM2500 gas turbines can be installed and commissioned in 11 days

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