LM2500 AERODERIVATIVE GAS TURBINE

Product Specifications

75 million

operating hours

22-34 MW

power output

38%

simple-cycle efficiency

Flexibility

for all applications

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

Total Flexibility

With its dual fuel capability, including dry low emissions (DLE) or singular annular combustor (SAC) technology, the LM2500 family was designed for flexibility from the ground up.

Performance that Delivers

Works well for onshore and offshore mechanical drive, in-plant power generation, oil and gas applications and more

Proven Technology for Over 40 Years

More than 2,100 units shipped worldwide and continuous investment from GE to provide increased customer value.

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LM2500

For over 45 years, the LM2500 has been one of the top-selling turbines in its class, and it’s easy to see why.

22-24 MW of power output
Design derived from the CF6-6 and TF-39 aircraft engines from GE Aviation
Full power within 10 minutes
A best-in-class simple cycle efficiency – up to 36%
Small modular footprint saves space and increases efficiency
Low emissions and NOx abatement with DLE or SAC combustion
Reliability greater than 99%
Availability greater than 98%
Fuel flexibility allows for distillate or natural gas, diesel, propane, naphtha, coke oven gas, and more
DLE NOx of 15 ppm
Field installation and commissioning can be achieved in less than 40 days
More than 2,100 units shipped worldwide with more than 75 million combined operating hours

FORMER NAMES:
LM2500 base, LM1800, LM1600

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LM2500+

The LM2500+ adds more power than the original LM2500 base model thanks to several newer technologies, resulting in up to 31 MW of power output.

29-31 MW of power output.
Adds one more stage of compression compared to the LM2500 base model.
The LM2500 family was designed for flexibility, with its dual fuel capability, including dry low emissions (DLE) or singular annular combustor (SAC) technology.
Optimal size for pipelines, peak power generation, and CHP applications, with LM2500 modular footprint.
Adds higher airflow and an increased firing temperature compared with LM2500.
Full power within 10 minutes.
Up to 38 percent simple-cycle efficiency.
Greater than 99 percent reliability.
Greater than 98 percent availability.
Same fuel flexibility as LM2500.

FORMER NAMES:
LM2500+ base, LM1800, LM1600

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LM2500+G4

With the highest power in its class, the LM2500+G4 aeroderivative gas turbine is the fourth generation of LM2500 technology and also offers higher efficiency than past models. It shares many of the same features and benefits as the LM2500+, with a few additions:

33-37 MW of power output.
Fourth generation G4 technology allows the LM2500+G4 to achieve the highest power in its class.
With its dual fuel capability, including dry low emissions (DLE), the LM2500+G4 family was designed for flexibility from the ground up.
Its 99 percent reliability and >98 percent availability ensure that it’s ready when you are.
The LM2500+G4 builds on decades of design experience and combines it with cutting-edge G4 technology for up to 37 MW power output.

FORMER NAMES:
LM2500+G4 base, LM1800, LM1600

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LM2500	LM2500	LM2500 DLE	LM2500+	LM2500+ DLE	LM2500+G4	LM2500+G4 DLE
	LM2500 model uses SAC combustion technology for ultimate efficiency and output. Product Sheet	The LM2500-DLE model uses Dry Low Emissions (DLE) technology for greater fuel flexibility and less water usage than SAC.	LM2500+ model uses SAC combustion technology for ultimate efficiency and output. Product Sheet	The LM2500+ DLE odel uses Dry Low Emissions (DLE) technology for greater fuel flexibility and less water usage than SAC.	LM2500+G4 RC model uses SAC combustion technology for ultimate efficiency and output. Product Sheet	The LM2500+G4 DLE model uses Dry Low Emissions (DLE) technology for greater fuel flexibility and less water usage than SAC.
Net Output (MW)	23.1	21.8	29.3	30.1	33.6	32.5
Net Efficiency (%)	33.20%	34.70%	34.70%	36.50%	34.60%	36.50%
Net heat rate (Btu/kWH, LHV)	10,265	9,835	9,826	9,338	9,870	9,352
Net heat rate (kJ/kWh, LHV)	10,830	10,376	10,367	9,852	10,413	9,867
Exhaust temp (C)	530	547	493	539	519	552
Exhaust temp (F)	986	1,017	920	1,003	966	1,026
Exhaust energy (MMBtu/hr)	141	137	164	175	188	188
Exhaust energy (MMkJ/hr)	149	145	173	185	198	199
DLE/SAC Combustor Technology	SAC	DLE	SAC	DLE	SAC	DLE
Emissions – Nox (ppm @15% O₂₎	25	15	25	25	25	25

LM2500	LM2500	LM2500 DLE	LM2500+	LM2500+ DLE	LM2500+G4	LM2500+G4 DLE
	LM2500 model uses SAC combustion technology for ultimate efficiency and output. Product Sheet	The LM2500-DLE model uses Dry Low Emissions (DLE) technology for greater fuel flexibility and less water usage than SAC.	LM2500+ model uses SAC combustion technology for ultimate efficiency and output. Product Sheet	The LM2500+ DLE model uses Dry Low Emissions (DLE) technology for greater fuel flexibility and less water usage than SAC.	LM2500+G4 model uses SAC combustion technology for ultimate efficiency and output. Product Sheet	The LM2500+G4 DLE model uses Dry Low Emissions (DLE) technology for greater fuel flexibility and less water usage than SAC.
Net Output (MW)	34.2	32.8	41.5	44	48.2	47.5
Net Efficiency (%)	49.10%	52.20%	35.00%	53.40%	49.60%	53.80%
Net heat rate (Btu/kWH, LHV)	6,943	6,533	6,931	6,384	6,884	6,343
Net heat rate (kJ/kWh, LHV)	7,325	6,892	7,312	6,736	7,263	6,693
Exhaust temp (C)	530	547	493	539	519	552
Exhaust temp (F)	986	1,017	920	1,003	966	1,026
Exhaust energy (MMBtu/hr)	141	137	164	175	188	188
Exhaust energy (MMkJ/hr)	149	145	173	185	198	199
DLE/SAC Combustor Technology	SAC	DLE	SAC	DLE	SAC	DLE
Emissions – Nox (ppm @15% O₂₎	25	15	25	25	25	25

LM2500	LM2500	LM2500 DLE	LM2500+	LM2500+ DLE	LM2500+G4	LM2500+G4 DLE
	LM2500-PE model uses SAC combustion technology for ultimate efficiency and output. Product Sheet	The LM2500-DLE model uses Dry Low Emissions (DLE) technology for greater fuel flexibility and less water usage than SAC.	LM2500+ model uses SAC combustion technology for ultimate efficiency and output. Product Sheet	The LM2500+ DLE model uses Dry Low Emissions (DLE) technology for greater fuel flexibility and less water usage than SAC.	LM2500+G4 model uses SAC combustion technology for ultimate efficiency and output. Product Sheet	The LM2500+G4 DLE model uses Dry Low Emissions (DLE) technology for greater fuel flexibility and less water usage than SAC.
Net Output (MW)	68.6	65.8	83.2	88.2	96.8	95.7
Net Efficiency (%)	49.30%	52.40%	49.40%	53.60%	49.70%	54.00%
Net heat rate (Btu/kWH, LHV)	6,916	6,507	6,907	6,361	6,860	6,320
Net heat rate (kJ/kWh, LHV)	7,297	6,865	7,287	6,711	7,238	6,668
Exhaust temp (C)	530	547	493	539	519	552
Exhaust temp (F)	986	1,017	920	1003	966	1,026
Exhaust energy (MMBtu/hr)	141	137	164	175	188	188
Exhaust energy (MMkJ/hr)	149	145	173	185	198	199
DLE/SAC Combustor Technology	SAC	DLE	SAC	DLE	SAC	DLE
Emissions – Nox (ppm @15% O₂₎	25	15	25	25	25	25

LM2500	LM2500	LM2500 DLE	LM2500+	LM2500+ DLE	LM2500+G4	LM2500+G4 DLE
	LM2500 model uses SAC combustion technology for ultimate efficiency and output. Product Sheet	The LM2500-DLE model uses Dry Low Emissions (DLE) technology for greater fuel flexibility and less water usage than SAC.	LM2500+ model uses SAC combustion technology for ultimate efficiency and output. Product Sheet	The LM2500+ DLE model uses Dry Low Emissions (DLE) technology for greater fuel flexibility and less water usage than SAC.	LM2500+G4 model uses SAC combustion technology for ultimate efficiency and output. Product Sheet	The LM2500+G4 model uses Dry Low Emissions (DLE) technology for greater fuel flexibility and less water usage than SAC.
Net Output (MW)	24.1	22.7	31	30.6	36.2	33.6
Net Efficiency (%)	34.40%	35.90%	36.10%	38.00%	36.50%	38.40%
Net heat rate (Btu/kWH, LHV)	9,920	9,501	9,453	8,988	9,348	8,897
Net heat rate (kJ/kWh, LHV)	10,466	10,024	9,973	9,482	9,862	9,387
Exhaust temp (C)	525	539	490	525	510	535
Exhaust temp (F)	977	1,002	914	978	950	995
Exhaust energy (MMBtu/hr)	139	134	162	168	185	179
Exhaust energy (MMkJ/hr)	147	142	171	177	195	189
DLE/SAC Combustor Technology	SAC	DLE	SAC	DLE	SAC	DLE
Emissions – Nox (ppm @15% O₂₎	25	15	25	25	25	25

LM2500	LM2500	LM2500 DLE	LM2500+	LM2500+ DLE	LM2500+G4	LM2500+G4 DLE
	LM2500 model uses SAC combustion technology for ultimate efficiency and output. Product Sheet	The LM2500-DLE model uses Dry Low Emissions (DLE) technology for greater fuel flexibility and less water usage than SAC.	LM2500+ model uses SAC combustion technology for ultimate efficiency and output. Product Sheet	The LM2500+ DLE model uses Dry Low Emissions (DLE) technology for greater fuel flexibility and less water usage than SAC.	LM2500+G4 model uses SAC combustion technology for ultimate efficiency and output. Product Sheet	The LM2500+G4 DLE model uses Dry Low Emissions (DLE) technology for greater fuel flexibility and less water usage than SAC.
Net Output (MW)	35	33.2	43	43.9	50.3	47.7
Net Efficiency (%)	49.90%	52.90%	50.10%	54.20%	50.70%	54.70%
Net heat rate (Btu/kWH, LHV)	6,844	6,456	6,809	6,299	6,729	6,239
Net heat rate (kJ/kWh, LHV)	7,221	6,811	7,184	6,645	7,099	6,583
Exhaust temp (C)	525	539	490	525	510	535
Exhaust temp (F)	977	1,002	914	978	950	995
Exhaust energy (MMBtu/hr)	139	134	162	168	185	179
Exhaust energy (MMkJ/hr)	147	142	171	177	195	189
DLE/SAC Combustor Technology	SAC	DLE	SAC	DLE	SAC	DLE
Emissions – Nox (ppm @15% O₂₎	25	15	25	25	25	25

LM2500	LM2500	LM2500 DLE	LM2500+	LM2500+ DLE	LM2500+G4	LM2500+G4 DLE
	LM2500 model uses SAC combustion technology for ultimate efficiency and output. Product Sheet	The LM2500-DLE model uses Dry Low Emissions (DLE) technology for greater fuel flexibility and less water usage than SAC.	LM2500+ model uses SAC combustion technology for ultimate efficiency and output. Product Sheet	The LM2500+ DLE model uses Dry Low Emissions (DLE) technology for greater fuel flexibility and less water usage than SAC.	LM2500+G4 model uses SAC combustion technology for ultimate efficiency and output. Product Sheet	The LM2500+G4 DLE model uses Dry Low Emissions (DLE) technology for greater fuel flexibility and less water usage than SAC.
Net Output (MW)	70.2	66.6	86.3	88.2	100.9	95.7
Net Efficiency (%)	50.00%	53.10%	50.30%	54.40%	50.90%	54.90%
Net heat rate (Btu/kWH, LHV)	6,819	6,431	6,787	6,277	6,707	6,218
Net heat rate (kJ/kWh, LHV)	7,195	6,785	7,161	6,622	7,076	6,560
Exhaust temp (C)	525	539	490	525	510	535
Exhaust temp (F)	977	1,002	914	978	950	995
Exhaust energy (MMBtu/hr)	139	134	162	168	185	179
Exhaust energy (MMkJ/hr)	147	142	171	177	195	189
DLE/SAC Combustor Technology	SAC	DLE	SAC	DLE	SAC	DLE
Emissions – Nox (ppm @15% O₂₎	25	15	25	25	25	25

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LM2500 AERODERIVATIVE GAS TURBINE

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

Total Flexibility

Performance that Delivers

Proven Technology for Over 40 Years

Services View All

Top Downloads

LM2500

For over 45 years, the LM2500 has been one of the top-selling turbines in its class, and it’s easy to see why.

Resources

LM2500+

The LM2500+ adds more power than the original LM2500 base model thanks to several newer technologies, resulting in up to 31 MW of power output.

Resources

LM2500+G4

With the highest power in its class, the LM2500+G4 aeroderivative gas turbine is the fourth generation of LM2500 technology and also offers higher efficiency than past models. It shares many of the same features and benefits as the LM2500+, with a few additions:

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