Powering the US: Baker Hughes to Support 250MW Capacity
Baker Hughes has announced that the company will be supplying 10 Frame 5 gas turbines and associated generator technology to Twenty20 Energy, in order to support up to 250MW of power generation capacity for data centre projects in the US.
The order highlights how data centre infrastructure is at the centre of a developing multi-gigawatt collaboration between the two companies.
The first bulk of deliveries are scheduled for 2027, with the turbines designated for data centre projects in Georgia and Texas – locations where demand for AI and digital infrastructure continues to grow.
Gas turbines for large-scale data centre load
Baker Hughes confirms that the Frame 5 gas turbines and associated equipment will provide up to 250MW of capacity.
A megawatt (MW) is a unit of power equal to one million watts and is commonly used to measure the output of power plants and the demand of large facilities such as data centres.
At 250MW, the capacity supports hyperscale campuses that require continuous and high-density energy supply.
Gas turbines generate electricity by burning natural gas to produce high-pressure gas that spins turbine blades connected to a generator.
The associated generator technology converts mechanical energy into electrical energy for distribution across a facility’s power systems. This form of dedicated generation supports uptime requirements and helps manage growing AI workloads.
AI infrastructure, including high-performance computing clusters, requires stable baseload power.
In markets such as Georgia and Texas, rising data centre activity increases pressure on existing grid capacity.
Many major data centre companies are investing in Texas, including giants like Google, Vantage Data Centres, CleanSpark and Meta.
Aligning turbine supply directly with project development provides developers and communities with reassurance over energisation timelines.
Building towards multi-gigawatt collaboration
The order also marks progress towards a broader strategic agreement under which Baker Hughes will supply multi-gigawatt power generation equipment.
Baker Hughes Chairman and CEO Lorenzo Simonelli says: “We are pleased to announce this initial order from Twenty20 Energy that reflects our shared commitment to providing reliable and secure power to support growth in critical data centre infrastructure.
“This milestone also marks significant progress toward our broader strategic collaboration agreement and we look forward to working closely together as Twenty20 Energy develops its portfolio of power projects over the coming years.”
Lorenzo positions the agreement as a foundation for sustained deployment of generation assets aligned with data centre expansion.
Large campuses often require phased energisation, where power capacity is added in stages as IT load increases. Early turbine allocation supports that staged approach.
Enabling AI-driven infrastructure growth
Twenty20 Energy looks at the award as a step in delivering essential infrastructure for AI and digital industries.
Twenty20 Energy CEO Geoff Lawrence says: “Securing this initial order is a significant milestone for our business and a clear demonstration of our momentum as we work toward finalising a major strategic agreement for multi-gigawatt power capacity.
“By obtaining turbine capacity at this stage, we are well positioned to advance our efforts in delivering essential power generation infrastructure to support AI-driven data centres and digital industries across the US.
“This partnership underscores the strong alignment between our organisations on execution, innovation and long-term value creation.”
In a market where equipment lead times influence construction schedules, confirmed supply from 2027 strengthens planning certainty.
The development highlights how energy strategy sits alongside site selection and design. Securing up to 250MW for projects in Georgia and Texas demonstrates how dedicated generation integrates with digital infrastructure planning.
As AI demand continues to rise, collaboration between turbine manufacturers and power developers plays a central role in sustaining US data centre growth.
Writing on LinkedIn, Lorenzo says: “Projects like this highlight a truth we see every day: as the world demands more capability, connectivity and resilience, industry must respond with innovation at scale and energy is the indispensable enabler.
“The Energy Equation is about that interdependence. It is the reason breakthroughs in industrial performance must be matched with breakthroughs in how we deliver and diversify energy sources. This order reflects exactly that dynamic.
“Reliable, lower‑carbon gas technology is helping meet near‑term power demand for mission‑critical digital infrastructure, while creating space for new energy solutions to grow.
“It is a practical demonstration of how we balance today’s needs with tomorrow’s ambitions and why rewriting The Energy Equation is essential for the decade ahead.”
