Doosan Enerbility exports gas turbines to US in 1st such deal for Korea

This undated photo, shows a gas turbine being tested at its plant in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province. Courtesy of Doosan Enerbility

Doosan Enerbility, a major Korean plant builder, said Monday it has exported gas turbine products to the United States, marking the country's first deal to ship domestically developed gas turbines overseas.

Doosan Enerbility signed a contract with a "big tech" company to supply two 380-megawatt-class gas turbines for power plants by the end of 2026, the company said in a press release.

The company did not disclose the client's name or the value of the contract.

In 2019, Korea became the world's fifth country to develop a gas turbine, after the United States, Japan, Germany and Italy. The country had previously relied entirely on imports.

"This deal is a meaningful turning point for Korea, transforming it from a major importer to an exporter of gas turbines," said Sohn Seung-woo, chief executive officer (CEO) of the company's Power Service Business Group. "We will continue to expand our presence in global markets by ensuring strict adherence to product quality and delivery schedules."