GE Vernova unveiled two major hydrogen-ready milestones for its aeroderivative gas turbines at COP31 in Antalya. 

Both milestones emerged from a newly inaugurated hydrogen testing laboratory at the company’s Global Technology Center in Greenville, South Carolina.

“These milestones represent a crucial step in GE Vernova’s commitment to accelerating the energy transition by providing hydrogen-ready solutions that allow customers to lower carbon emissions while maintaining the rapid-start reliability essential for grid stabilization,” said Cecilia Giovannelli, CEO of GE Vernova’s Gas Power Aeroderivative gas turbine business.

The current surging power demand from hyperscale AI data centers has created an urgent need for aeroderivative turbines. These units give operators quick, on-site power that avoids long grid delays and meets clean energy goals.

First, the Cambridge-based firm announced the validation of the modular LM2500XPRESS gas turbine package to run on fuel blends containing up to 50 percent hydrogen in a Dry Low Emission (DLE) configuration. Interestingly, the unit keeps its signature speed. Operators can still bring the turbine to full power in five minutes or less, giving utilities and data centers an immediate safety net when renewable energy dips or demand spikes.

“With more than 1150 units sold and more than 200 million operating hours, the LM2500 remains one of the world’s most widely adopted gas turbines, supporting mission-critical applications ranging from industrial cogeneration and district heating to data centers and grid support,” the company noted. 

Second, GE Vernova tested its LM6000VELOX platform to run on 100% hydrogen. Although it was not straightforward.

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