Wärtsilä, a smart technologies and complete lifecycle solutions provider for the marine and energy markets, has recently won a marquee contract. Their agreement will provide 24 Wärtsilä 50SG engines to an announced facility hosted by an investor-owned utility. This deal, booked in the first quarter of 2026, marks a crucial step in expanding the power generation capabilities across the United States.
Work in the pipeline Wärtsilä recently signed a €100 million new contract. They had recently won an order for 27 NG fired engines headed to a massive data center that’s under construction in the US. This project, announced in November 2025, will ensure that fast increasing demand for reliable electricity is met in the area. Propulsion systems expected Operating these aircraft in a fully realized commercial setting will largely depend on the delivery of these engines by late 2028 and early 2029.
For supplying primary power and balancing needs, the high-speed Wärtsilä 50SG engine is among the best in class. It provides extraordinary efficiency without sacrificing size or weight. These versatile engines will power a new 507MW on-site power plant, with equipment delivery scheduled for 2027. These advancements are a testament to Wärtsilä’s focus on delivering the latest and most advanced solutions that meet the needs of our rapidly changing energy landscape.
Wärtsilä achieved net sales of €6.4 billion ($7.9 billion) in 2024 with some 18,300 employees worldwide. The enterprise possesses a strong positive-globe coincidence, with actions in additional than 230 locales in seventy seven nations.
Risto Paldanius, Wärtsilä’s senior business development manager said that this is a cornerstone contract in dealing with the future demand for electricity.
“The extreme surge in data centre growth requires reliable electricity, creating an urgent need for increased grid capacity across the US. Wärtsilä’s flexible engine technology enables fast response to fluctuating demand and strengthens overall system resilience.” – Risto Paldanius
Wärtsilä is raising the stakes with its new strategic partnership with an investor-owned utility. This partnership strengthens electric generation capacity and assists the advancement of US energy infrastructure. Adding these next generation engines onto our grid will increase energy efficiency and lower energy costs. Beyond that, it would significantly improve the overall reliability of the system.