Lead story
Breathing new life into aging gas turbines
The hidden cost of doing nothing
Across the energy sector, asset owners are facing a common dilemma.
“How can we extend the life of our aging fleets without sacrificing reliability or breaking our budget?”
Every day a rotor runs past its optimal service life, the risk of forced outages increases.
Industry data shows unplanned outages cost the energy sector billions annually. Most OEMs recommend full life assessments to prevent catastrophic failures, but that's only part of the challenge.
The real pressure comes from multiple angles:
- Life-expired components drive unplanned outages and higher maintenance costs
- OEM lead times stretch up to two years for replacement parts
- Ongoing supply chain pressure and stricter emissions regulations
Ignoring these issues could make rotor replacement your most expensive option.
How to extend rotor life by up to 70%
The challenges are real. But so is the technology driving the industry.
Stress analysis, digital twin modeling, and improved alloys are helping operators extend rotor lifecycles by up to 70%.
Engineering-led life extension offers an alternative to full replacement, keeping fleets competitive for longer.
What once required full replacement can now be achieved through engineering-driven life extension, keeping fleets competitive for longer.
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies show that rotor refurbishment cuts carbon emissions and abiotic depletion by up to 40% compared with manufacturing new units.
That’s sustainability, reliability, and cost savings in one neat package.
Want to find out how to extend rotor life? Download our GE fleet Rotor Lifetime Extension e-Guide
From OEM lock-in to freedom of choice
Driven by carbon-reduction goals, circular-economy initiatives, and cost pressures, industry trends show a growing demand for refurbishment and life-extension strategies over new-build projects.
What does this tell us? That operators are increasingly moving away from sole OEM dependency and seeking independent expertise that can provide flexible, cost-effective, and transparent solutions.
It’s a shift that gives operators more choice and more control over their long-term strategies – which can only be a good thing.
