You need used gas turbines that have been checked, documented and matched to your site, with a team ready to install and run them.
Used Turbines With Engineering Behind Them
We have seen buyers lose deposits and months to unverified listings. USP&E inspects, documents and, where needed, rebuilds turbines before we put them forward. USP&E is a full-service EPC and O&M contractor, not a broker.
What We Check on Every Used Turbine
Every used turbine USP&E offers goes through a document and condition review. We confirm who owns it, where it has been stored, how it was preserved, how many hours and starts it has, and what inspections were completed. Where records leave questions, borescope inspection and component checks provide a factual picture of the engine’s condition.
The generator, gearbox where fitted, control system and auxiliaries are checked alongside the engine. A turbine is only as reliable as its weakest system, so we look at the whole package, not just the hot section.
Used, Refurbished or Remanufactured
Not every buyer needs the same level of work. Some sites can accept a sound used unit with known hours. Others benefit from refurbishment of specific components. For long-duty projects, a remanufactured GE Frame 6B rebuilt to zero hours gives you a fresh baseline and predictable maintenance from first fire.
We explain the trade-offs in time and budget for each path so you choose with full information. If a new machine turns out to be the better answer, our sister team covering new gas turbine generators and packages can compare new packages for you.
From Purchase to Power Station
Buying a used turbine is the start of the project, not the end. USP&E engineers the foundations, fuel system, electrical connection and controls, then installs and commissions the plant. Our O&M teams can run it afterwards, keeping the history clean and the availability high.
Used turbines are increasingly used to power data centre campuses while permanent supply is built. Developers can read more about gas turbines for data center primary power on our sister site.
USP&E Offices for Used Gas Turbine Buyers
Colorado Springs (1755 Telstar Dr, Suite 300) and Knoxville (800 S Gay St, Suite 700) lead US work on used gas turbines, from site walk-downs to commissioning sign-off. Ask the Knoxville team about inspection slots for US-based units, or Johannesburg for turbines heading to African sites. London (162-168 Regent Street) supports structuring and finance conversations, Johannesburg (22 Kildoon Rd, Bryanston) and Cape Town (31 Brickfield Road, Woodstock) carry African delivery, and Wuxi (No. 1, Ningzhou Road, Wuxi) covers China supply chain and manufacturing. USA | AFRICA | UK | UAE | CHINA. Behind that footprint sit 150+ power projects in 45+ countries, 25,000 MW contracted since 2002, and ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certified management systems.
Used and Rebuilt Turbine Track Record
You are buying a machine with a past. These projects show how USP&E handles turbines from inspection to operation.
- USP&E has refurbished seven GE Frame 6B gas turbines to zero hours in-house for major US hyperscale data-centre developers.
- NEOM, Saudi Arabia: USP&E supplied three zero-hour Siemens SGT-400 gas turbines. Read the case study.
- Barrick Gold, Mali: USP&E refurbished and supported a 104 MW mining power station. Read the case study.
Your Plan
Your 3-step plan: 1. Share the capacity, fuel and timing you need. 2. Review a shortlist of verified used gas turbines. 3. Buy, install and run the plant with USP&E.
- Define capacity, frequency, fuel and site conditions.
- Review verified used units and their records.
- Choose used, refurbished or remanufactured scope.
- Inspect and agree commercial terms.
- Install, commission and move into O&M.
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FAQ: Used gas turbines
How does USP&E verify used gas turbines?
USP&E confirms ownership, storage and preservation history, operating hours, starts and inspection records for each used turbine. Where records are incomplete, borescope inspection and component checks establish actual condition before a unit is offered, so you are not relying on a listing’s description.
What is the difference between used and remanufactured turbines?
USP&E sells used turbines in their verified current condition, while a remanufactured turbine, such as a GE Frame 6B, is disassembled and rebuilt to zero hours. Remanufacturing takes more time but gives you a fresh maintenance baseline for long-duty plants.
Can USP&E install the used turbine I buy?
Yes. USP&E engineers and builds the full plant around a used turbine, including foundations, fuel, electrical and controls, then commissions it and can run it under an O&M contract. You deal with one company from purchase to steady operation.
Is USP&E a used turbine broker?
No. USP&E is a full-service EPC and O&M contractor, not a broker. We sell used gas turbines from verified inventory, but we also design, build and operate the plants, and we remain accountable after the equipment is installed.
Has USP&E rebuilt used turbines before?
Yes. USP&E has refurbished seven GE Frame 6B gas turbines to zero hours in-house for major US hyperscale data-centre developers. The company has delivered 150+ power projects in 45+ countries, with 25,000 MW contracted since 2002.
Where are USP&E’s offices for turbine buyers?
USP&E serves turbine buyers from Colorado Springs and Knoxville in the USA, Johannesburg and Cape Town in South Africa, London for finance and structuring, and Wuxi for China supply chain. Inspections are arranged wherever the turbine is located.
How quickly does USP&E respond to used turbine requests?
USP&E routes each request to an engineer who checks available inventory against your capacity, fuel and site needs. You receive a shortlist or clarifying questions, and the more site data you share at the start, the faster options can be confirmed.
Are used gas turbines suitable for data centres?
USP&E has supported data centre developers with rebuilt turbines for bridge and prime power. Used units can energise early halls while permanent capacity is built, provided the station is engineered for the campus redundancy model and maintained to a clear plan.
Take the Next Step With USP&E
Done well, used gas turbines turns into steady output and clean records. Done badly, it becomes a stranded asset and a dispute. Call USP&E on +27 10 822 2324, email info@uspeglobal.com or use the contact page; stock is listed on the inventory hub.
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