GE Vernova has launched its first service center in the Southern Cone in the Centenario Industrial Park, in the province of Neuquén, with the aim of serving the maintenance and repair of aeroderivative gas turbinesThe facility is designed to accelerate critical processes and provide close support to generation operators who require agile and reliable solutions.
The new workshop will allow reduce logistics times and improve component availability, avoiding shipments of equipment to other continents. Among the main users are YPF Luz y Pampa Energía, with operations in the area of Dead cow, where speed of interventions is key to maintaining the natural gas production and the stability of the electrical system.
Strategic location and regional reach
Located in the industrial corridor of Neuquén, the center was designed to primarily serve clients of Argentina and, as capacity scales, extend its services to Brazil, Chile, Uruguay and ParaguayThe proximity to energy fields and nodes reduces travel, shortens downtime and facilitates the supply of critical spare parts in the field.
At the opening, the head of the company's Power segment, Maví Zingoni, stressed that the investment strengthens GE Vernova's presence in the region and generates qualified technical employment in the province, with a focus on quality and safety standards specific to turbomachinery.
From the Aeroderivative Turbine Services area for the Americas, Luis Leal He highlighted that the new base will allow direct support to clients such as YPF Luz and Pampa Energía, concentrating the maintenance of the fleet of aeroderivative gas turbines and reducing logistical bottlenecks.
What services does the workshop offer?
The complex addresses tasks of inspection, overhaul and repair of high-value components, with processes designed to minimize downtime. By centralizing capabilities within South America, the availability of spare parts and scheduled and corrective interventions are streamlined.
Until now, for complex jobs it was common to send teams to GE Vernova's global network, mainly to Houston (USA) and, as the case may be, to Europe or AsiaWith the operation in Neuquén, the company estimates a reduction of between 6 and 8 months in international logistics and, in larger scenarios, until a year in overall delivery times, improving downtime planning and operational continuity.
Aeroderivative turbines: speed and flexibility
Aeroderivative turbines are based on adapted aircraft engine technology to power generation. Due to their modular design, they offer very fast start-ups, high efficiency at partial load and great operational flexibility, essential qualities to support the grid during peak demand and keep pace with the variability of wind and solar power.
As for power, there are configurations that start around 30 MW and climb to ranks of 40–55 MW, with latest generation versions that can reach approximately 100 MWThis versatility facilitates everything from industrial backup applications to cutting-edge solutions in regional power systems.
Employment and corporate presence
The start of the workshop includes dedicated positions in Neuquén with growth prospects as workloads and regional coverage increase. In Argentina, GE Vernova employs about 150 people, consolidating a local team with experience in energy asset maintenance.
At a global level, GE Vernova is a company dedicated to the electricity generation and transmission headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It was founded as an independent company in 2024 after the spin-off of General Electric's energy businesses and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange as NYSE: GEV, with an approximate staff of 75.000 employees in nearly 100 countries.
Impact on the Southern Cone's energy system
With the new facility, thermal operators in the Southern Cone will have close maintenance, shorter equipment transit times, and greater predictability during shutdowns. For energy hubs like Vaca Muerta, this translates into fewer downtimes, better response to contingencies, and greater support for the integration of renewables into the grid.
The initiative aligns with GE Vernova's strategy of strengthen its technical support network and support the transition to more efficient and lower-emission generation solutions. By concentrating critical skills in Neuquén, a regional services hub which optimizes costs, times and quality of interventions in aeroderivative turbines.
GE Vernova's Neuquén center consolidates a service of repair and overhaul local for aeroderivative turbines, with tangible benefits: shorter lead times (up to one year compared to shipping abroad), increased availability of parts, support for clients such as YPF Luz and Pampa Energía in Vaca Muerta, and an operational base ready to serve Argentina and the rest of the Southern Cone with international standards.
