SEOUL, October 13 (AJP) - South Korea's Doosan Enerbility said Monday that it has signed a deal to export two large gas turbines to the United States, marking South Korea’s first overseas shipment of domestically developed turbine technology.
Under the agreement, Doosan will supply two 380-megawatt gas turbines to a major U.S. technology company by the end of next year.
The company did not identify the buyer but described the contract as a landmark step in its push to expand into global energy markets, and a milestone for South Korea’s power equipment industry.
Doosan became only the fifth company in the world to develop large-scale gas turbine technology in 2019, following years of research and testing. Its model successfully completed more than 15,000 hours of operation in a local power plant, demonstrating commercial readiness. Since then, the company has secured contracts for eight turbines, all for domestic use — until now.
The latest deal comes amid a surge in electricity demand driven by data centers and artificial intelligence infrastructure, which are fueling renewed interest in stable, high-capacity power sources such as gas turbines.
Doosan’s U.S. subsidiary, Houston-based Doosan Turbomachinery Services, played a crucial role in finalizing the contract and will oversee maintenance for the units once installed.
“This agreement marks South Korea’s transition from being an importer to an exporter of gas turbine technology,” said Son Seung-woo, head of Doosan Enerbility’s Power Service Business Group. “We will ensure high-quality production and timely delivery to strengthen trust with our customers and expand further into the U.S. and other global markets.”
Industry analysts say the deal could open new opportunities for South Korean manufacturers in the global energy equipment market, traditionally dominated by American, European, and Japanese players.
* This article, published by Aju Business Daily, was translated by AI and edited by AJP.
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