Used and surplus machines often win on speed, and USP&E supplies them. New turbines still matter when lenders want factory warranties, when you want one standard machine across every phase, or when your site needs the latest controls and efficiency. The right answer is often both.
New turbines, faster
Direct relationships
New and new-surplus packages through OEM, IPP, bank and owner relationships.
Engineered for 50 Hz
Transformers, protection and synchronising designed for African grids or island operation, with 60 Hz where required.
One EPC contract
Installation and commissioning under one accountable contract.
O&M from day one
Documentation, spares strategy and trained local crews handed over with the plant.
Fleets we commonly work with include GE LM2500 and TM2500 aeroderivatives for fast installation and bridge power, GE Frame industrial turbines for long continuous duty, Siemens and Solar turbines, and reciprocating engines where they fit the duty better.
FX-45: the new modular option
FX-45 is USP&E’s new modular gas turbine for hyperscale and industrial growth. Pair it with available units for early power, and add FX-45 blocks as demand grows. See FX-45 at a glance.
Built for African conditions
Most of Africa runs at 50 Hz, many sites are hot or high, and gas is not always firm. Every package is engineered for your site’s derated output, and dual-fuel or liquid-fuel start is planned where gas is limited. Remote performance monitoring is built in, because many African sites are far from OEM service hubs.
Ways to buy
- EPC purchase with clear COD and performance testing.
- IPP, BOO or BOOT with a power purchase agreement.
- Bridge rental power into a permanent new build.
- Full lifecycle: USP&E supplies, builds and operates.
Proof from recent work
Gas turbines · Saudi Arabia
NEOM
USP&E supplied three zero-hour Siemens SGT-400 gas turbines.
Data centres · USA
Major US hyperscale developers
USP&E refurbished 7 GE Frame 6Bs to zero hours in-house for major US hyperscale developers.
Mining · Mali
Barrick Gold, Loulo-Gounkoto
USP&E refurbished the 104 MW power station, rebuilding more than 80 MW of Caterpillar CM32 engines and adding new zero-hour capacity.
Why owners choose USP&E
USP&E is a full-service engineering, EPC and O&M company, not a broker. One team designs, builds and runs your plant, so nothing falls between contracts.
Start a new-turbine conversation
- Search inventory for new and new-surplus units available now.
- Share your capacity phasing, fuel, altitude and target dates with a USP&E engineer.
- Review FX-45 for 2028+ slots and EPC & O&M for delivery.
- Compare with used turbines and full station builds.
Common questions
Can USP&E supply new gas turbines for 50 Hz African projects?
Yes. USP&E supplies and integrates new and new-surplus turbines for 50 Hz, and 60 Hz where needed, with full EPC and O&M.
How does FX-45 fit African projects?
FX-45 delivers 45 MW in open cycle or 108 MW in a 2×1 combined cycle, configurable for 50 or 60 Hz, with slots from 2028. It suits phased industrial and hyperscale growth, paired with available units for earlier power.
New or used: which should we choose?
Used units deliver sooner; new units offer warranties and a standard fleet. Many projects combine both on one master plan.
Facing a power challenge in Africa?
Tell us your load, fuel and timeline. An engineer will come back with options, not a sales pitch.