Capstone Green Energy wins Brazil order for C1000 microturbine at gas compression station

Capstone Green Energy receives C1000S order in Brazil for natural gas infrastructure. (Image: Capstone Green Energy)

Capstone Green Energy Holdings said it has received an order for a C1000 Signature Series microturbine to provide full on-site electrical power at a major natural gas compression station in Brazil, marking the company’s first C1000S sale in the country and its first deployment with a Brazilian gas distribution company.

The order was secured through Capstone’s authorized distributor in Brazil, Fluxo Soluções Integradas. Delivery is scheduled for February 2026, with commissioning planned for summer 2026.

Capstone said the system will serve as the primary power source for a large-scale compression facility that supports gas flow across multiple regions. The site is considered mission-critical, where a grid power loss could disrupt natural gas availability across several states.

The C1000 Signature Series microturbine is rated at 1 MW and is designed for continuous-duty operation in remote and demanding environments. The system features modular architecture that allows scalability and redundancy, along with ultra-low emissions and reduced maintenance requirements compared with conventional engine-based generation.

Company executives said the project reflects growing demand for resilient, behind-the-meter power solutions at energy infrastructure sites, including compressor stations and pipeline facilities.

“This project underscores the importance of reliable on-site power for critical energy infrastructure,” said Vince Canino, president and CEO of Capstone Green Energy. He said the C1000 platform is engineered for high uptime and low maintenance in harsh operating conditions and supports cleaner on-site generation.

Capstone said the unit will support continuous compression operations and help stabilize gas transportation across a key portion of Brazil’s pipeline network, strengthening downstream supply reliability.

According to Fluxo, the customer’s evaluation process began after its maintenance team observed Capstone microturbines operating at gas facilities in Bolivia. That field exposure led to a deeper technical review and collaboration with engineering teams.

Fluxo said Capstone’s microturbine technology demonstrated advantages over traditional reciprocating engines, including lower maintenance requirements, high reliability with a single moving part and modular configuration flexibility. Those factors contributed to the selection of the C1000S platform for full-site power.