The LM2500 Gas Turbine is a high-efficiency power unit designed for use in industrial, marine, and utility applications. It’s commonly used for grid support, combined heat and power, and in mobile or remote power installations.

The turbine uses a single-rotor gas generator that can be connected to a power turbine. Inside, it includes a 16-stage compressor, an annular combustor, and a two-stage high-pressure turbine—to deliver strong performance in demanding environments.

Built for flexibility, the LM2500 is well-suited for operations that require frequent start-and-stop cycles. It can ramp up from a cold shutdown to full power in under five minutes, making it a reliable option for fast, on-demand power delivery.

Adding to its versatility, the LM2500 supports a wide range of fuels—including natural gas, diesel, aviation fuel, naphtha, LPG, ethane, ethanol, biodiesel, and more. This fuel flexibility makes it easy to integrate into different operating environments.

Its proven adaptability and performance have made the LM2500 the most widely used gas turbine in the 25–37 megawatt range.

In addition to high efficiency and reliability, the LM2500 delivers low emissions—even in challenging environments or when water availability is limited. With control system redundancy and several configuration options, it offers a customizable solution for dependable, efficient power generation.

The 3” Globe-Style Gas Metering Valve is designed to deliver accurate and consistent fuel control in industrial gas turbines, including both Dry Low Emissions (DLE) and Single Annular Combustor (SAC) engine types. This valve ensures that the correct amount of gas fuel is metered into the engine based on real-time operating conditions—essential for achieving stable combustion, optimal turbine performance, and reduced emissions.

With an accuracy of ±3% of flow point and a full-stroke response time of 175 milliseconds, it supports precise adjustments to the fuel-to-air ratio, even under fluctuating load conditions. This level of performance is critical for maintaining turbine efficiency, lowering NOx and CO emissions, and supporting regulatory compliance.

The globe-style design allows for smooth fuel flow control, making it ideal for high-capacity, high-pressure turbine applications, such as those found in the oil and gas industry. Built to withstand extreme temperatures and pressures, the valve is available with certifications such as ATEX Zone 1 and 2, PED, UL, and NEC Class 1, ensuring safe operation in hazardous environments.

This metering valve supports modern turbine control systems and is part of a generation of components that prioritize long-term reliability, reduced maintenance needs, and consistent field performance.

The LM2500 is a multi-shaft gas turbine featuring a free-spinning power turbine, making it well-suited for dynamic and high-demand environments such as those found in oil and gas operations. In this design, the high-pressure turbine and compressor are mechanically independent from the low-pressure power turbine. This separation allows the power turbine, which drives the electric generator or mechanical load, to respond rapidly to changes in load demand. Its ability to accelerate quickly makes it ideal for applications where maintaining grid stability or mechanical output is critical. In scenarios where frequency fluctuations occur, the free power turbine can quickly compensate, helping to stabilize the grid and ensure smoother operation of all connected systems.

In its standard configuration, the LM2500 is equipped with a six-stage, low-speed power turbine. This turbine operates at a nominal speed of 3600 rpm and is designed to deliver reliable shaft power in steady-state conditions, making it particularly effective for electric power generation or mechanical drive in pipeline and process operations.

For applications requiring greater flexibility or higher continuous output speeds, the LM2500+G4 variant offers enhanced capabilities. It is available with either the standard six-stage, low-speed power turbine or an alternative two-stage high-speed power turbine. The high-speed variant is engineered for mechanical drive and other demanding industrial uses, with a design speed of 6100 rpm and an operating range from 3050 to 6400 rpm. This configuration supports continuous high-speed shaft output where needed and is particularly beneficial for compressors and other rotating equipment in oil and gas facilities.

Both the six-stage and two-stage power turbines can be operated over a cubic load curve, providing the adaptability required for variable load profiles commonly encountered in oil and gas operations. This flexibility, combined with the LM2500’s rapid response characteristics and modular design, makes it a dependable choice for critical infrastructure in upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors.