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Siemens Energy Says Gas 'Supercycle' Has Created Massive 87 GW Backlog

The surge in orders is straining supply chains and forcing Siemens to ramp output while warning governments to speed up power and data‑centre decisions to capture investment.

Overview

  • Siemens Energy reported record order intake and an order book of about €154 billion with roughly 87 gigawatts of gas‑turbine orders and reservations, the company said this week.
  • Company leaders say roughly one quarter of the gas backlog comes from datacentres and hyperscalers, with the U.S. accounting for a large share of global demand.
  • Management insists it is expanding production and does not expect lasting overcapacity even as lead times for big turbines and transformers stretch to about four years.
  • Siemens Gamesa is approaching break‑even this fiscal year but warns that stalled European offshore tenders could force resource cuts from around 2028 if follow‑on orders do not arrive.
  • The firm says national policy matters: Germany’s plan for up to 12 GW of new flexible plants is awaiting EU state‑aid approval and executives are urging faster infrastructure decisions to keep AI and datacentre investment onshore.