gas turbine
noun
: an internal combustion engine in which expanding gases from the combustion chamber drive the blades of a turbine
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Some residents in South Memphis are concerned about emissions from methane gas turbines that help power the xAI facility.
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Stephanie Gosk, NBC news, 15 May 2025
This is already happening with their gas turbines business, but GE Vernova expects to enjoy pricing power across its entire portfolio for some time into the future.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 13 May 2025
But at least seven companies have withdrawn their applications from the TEF since the beginning of the year, largely citing an inability to procure gas turbines in time to meet the terms of the loan.
—Saul Elbein, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025
Retrofitting gas turbines can reduce carbon emissions, while modern gas turbines offer up to 65% efficiency, which means 35% emissions.
—Javier Cavada, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Stephanie Gosk, NBC news, 15 May 2025
This is already happening with their gas turbines business, but GE Vernova expects to enjoy pricing power across its entire portfolio for some time into the future.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 13 May 2025
But at least seven companies have withdrawn their applications from the TEF since the beginning of the year, largely citing an inability to procure gas turbines in time to meet the terms of the loan.
—Saul Elbein, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025
Retrofitting gas turbines can reduce carbon emissions, while modern gas turbines offer up to 65% efficiency, which means 35% emissions.
—Javier Cavada, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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“Gas turbine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gas%20turbine. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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