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Reciprocating gas-engine deployment lead time, shipment and installation included (SemiAnalysis market estimate, December 30, 2025)

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ScopeManufacturing alone is estimated at 12–18 months. Whether an engine needs compression depends on the guaranteed inlet pressure and flow. Wärtsilä's 282 MW order, booked in Q3 2026, schedules equipment delivery in 2028 and full operation in 2029.
As of2025-12
SourceSemiAnalysis
Reviewchecking…review by 2027-01-13 · fast cadence
Recorded changeslast 2026-08-26 · 2 revisions tracked
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