B&W Secures 1 GW of Siemens Energy Turbines for Next Data Center Power Project
The order expands B&W’s work on a $2.4 billion project that is expected to supply 1.2 GW of power for Applied Digital campuses.
- On Aug 10, Babcock and Wilcox secured an additional 1 GW of steam turbines from Siemens Energy, announced alongside its second-quarter 2026 results.
- The rapid growth of Data has spurred Demand for new power generation, as existing electric grids struggle to keep pace with development Projects.
- This order builds on Work with Siemens Energy for a $2.4 billion power project for Base Electron, which will provide 1.2 GW for Applied Digital campuses.
- Babcock and Wilcox reported its backlog reached $2.6 billion in the second quarter, up 533% from a year earlier, with pipeline exceeding $14 billion.
- CEO Kenneth Young noted the company is in active discussions for other opportunities, with new turbines expected to be delivered within 12 to 15 months.
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