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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to Double Gas Turbine Production by 2030 Amid Rising Data Center Demand

The Japanese manufacturer will invest over $618 million in its gas turbine operations in Japan and the US to meet growing power needs driven by data centers and AI expansion.

Jun 27, 2026, 7:04 PM Nikkei Asia

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries announced plans to double its production capacity for large gas turbines by fiscal year 2030 compared to 2024 levels. This expansion is driven by increasing demand for gas-fired power plants, particularly in the United States, fueled by the rapid growth of data centers and the spread of artificial intelligence technologies.

The company will invest more than $618 million in its gas turbine operations across Japan and the US to support this capacity increase. The surge in data center construction has created a wave of demand for reliable and efficient power generation, positioning Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to capitalize on this trend.

This strategic move reflects the evolving energy landscape where gas turbines play a critical role in meeting the power requirements of modern digital infrastructure.

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