HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Makes First Entry into U.S. Data Center Power Market with Record KRW 627.1 Billion Contract

Supplying 684MW of Power Generation Equipment
in Partnership with Aperion Energy Group
Targeting Surging Power Demand Driven by AI Proliferation
Advancing into North America with HiMSEN Engines

On April 22, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries announced that it had signed a contract with Aperion Energy Group, a U.S. energy infrastructure development company, to supply power generation facilities based on 20MW-class HiMSEN (HiMSEN Engine) engines.

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' powerful engine for land-based power generation, HiMSEN. HD Hyundai Heavy Industries

The contract covers a total capacity of 684MW, valued at KRW 627.1 billion. This marks the largest power generation engine contract ever signed by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries.

The contracted equipment will be deployed in power infrastructure for data centers, where stable supply of large-scale electricity is essential. The supplied 20MW-class HiMSEN engines are large-capacity, medium-speed engines, known for stable operating performance based on high efficiency and reliability. With rapid start-up and load response capabilities, they are considered well-suited to data center environments that require 24/7 uninterrupted operation.

This contract is also significant in that HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has expanded its business portfolio into power generation for data centers. Due to the proliferation of generative AI and increased investments in cloud infrastructure, demand for data center power in the United States is rapidly rising. According to the International Energy Agency, U.S. electricity demand is expected to continue increasing through 2030, with about half of the growth attributed to data center expansion.

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries plans to expand its business scope beyond data centers to include industrial power, emergency, and auxiliary power using its HiMSEN engine lineup. The company intends to accelerate its penetration of the North American market by leveraging not only its engine technology, but also its comprehensive service capabilities encompassing the entire spectrum of construction and operation.

Han Jooseok, Head of Engine & Machinery Business at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, stated, "This contract serves as an important bridgehead for entering the U.S. data center market," adding, "We will strengthen our presence in the North American market and continuously expand opportunities in various power generation businesses."

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