Dynamis, Baker Hughes expand partnership

Baker Hughes will supply gas turbines for Dynamis Power Solutions’ proprietary DT17 hypermobile power packages. (Image: Dynamis Power Solutions)

Dynamis Power Solutions has placed a major order with Baker Hughes for 76 NovaLT16 gas turbines, along with associated gearboxes and generators, to support approximately 1.3 GW of rapidly deployable power generation for data centers and oil and gas applications across North America.

The order, announced July 29, represents one of the largest deployments of the NovaLT16 platform for mobile power generation to date. Baker Hughes said the gas turbines were booked during the second quarter of 2026, while the gearboxes and generators, powered by BRUSH Power Generation technology, were booked in the third quarter.

The equipment will be integrated into Dynamis’ proprietary DT17 hypermobile power packages, which combine the NovaLT16 gas turbine with a modular generator package designed for rapid deployment in applications requiring utility-scale power without the lengthy construction timelines associated with conventional power plants.

“Our market is demanding utility-grade power solutions that deliver lower emissions without the complexity and expense of water, which is exactly what our Dynamis DT17 platform was engineered to provide,” said Matt Crawford, CEO of Dynamis Power Solutions. “By combining Baker Hughes’ proven NovaLT16 technology with Dynamis’ proprietary hypermobile packaging, we’re delivering industry-leading power density that significantly reduces construction timelines and civil costs.”

Growing demand for behind-the-meter generation

The order reflects the rapidly expanding market for gas-fired, behind-the-meter power as utilities struggle to keep pace with electricity demand from hyperscale data centers and energy-intensive industrial operations.

While much of the recent attention has focused on AI-driven data center growth, the same modular power systems are also finding increasing use in oil and gas developments where access to utility power is limited or where operators require dedicated generation to support drilling, hydraulic fracturing, compression and processing facilities.

The NovaLT16 has become one of Baker Hughes’ flagship turbines for these applications because of its relatively compact footprint, high efficiency and multi-fuel capability, allowing operators to use pipeline natural gas and, in some cases, treated field gas.

For compression operators, the technology demonstrates how equipment originally developed for industrial and pipeline applications is increasingly being deployed in modular power plants serving a wider range of industries.

The announcement builds on a growing relationship between Baker Hughes and Dynamis. Earlier this year, Baker Hughes announced a strategic agreement with the company to supply NovaLT gas turbines as demand for rapidly deployable power accelerates across North America.

Lorenzo Simonelli, chairman and CEO of Baker Hughes, said increasing electricity demand is driving the need for flexible generation solutions.

“Power demand in North America is accelerating as data centers and digitization expand, manufacturing returns, and energy infrastructure continues to grow,” Simonelli said. “Building on over a decade of collaboration, we are proud to strengthen our relationship with Dynamis. Together, we are delivering consistent, reliable and efficient power solutions critical to building a resilient energy system that is secure, sustainable and affordable.”

Designed for rapid deployment

According to Dynamis, the DT17 package is derived from the company’s larger DT35 hypermobile platform but is optimized for applications requiring a smaller footprint and faster deployment. The modular units are designed to reduce site preparation requirements, shorten installation schedules and improve operational flexibility compared with traditional fixed power plants.

The packages are intended for both permanent and temporary installations and are engineered to provide high availability in demanding operating environments. Dynamis said the systems also offer reduced commissioning times and streamlined maintenance, attributes that are increasingly important for customers seeking to bring new data centers, industrial facilities and upstream energy projects online as quickly as possible.

For the compression industry, the order underscores a broader trend toward packaged, gas turbine-based power systems that can be deployed wherever reliable electricity is needed, whether supporting remote oilfield operations, compressor stations or the rapidly expanding fleet of data centers requiring dedicated power generation.