South America Gas Turbine Market Size and Forecast, Regional Share, Trend, and Growth Opportunity Analysis Report Coverage: By Technology, Capacity, Application, and Country

The South America gas turbine market size was valued at US$ 1.28 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 1.71 billion by 2031; it is estimated to record a CAGR of 4.30% from 2025 to 2031.

Natural gas has become an important component of South America’s energy landscape, offering a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels such as coal and oil. The region experiences a continuous need to diversify its energy sources and decrease carbon emissions. As a result, it presents a key market for natural gas, with a progressively growing consumption. In 2023, the total demand for natural gas in the region was estimated at approximately ~25 billion cubic feet per day (bcfd), reflecting a ~1.4% annual growth compared to previous years; this growth can be attributed to industrial expansion and increasing dependence on gas for electricity generation in the region.

Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale gas boom and Chile’s energy transition from coal to gas are supporting gas-based power generation, propelling the demand for efficient gas turbines. The flexibility and efficiency of gas turbines make them suitable for balancing intermittent renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. Thus, the rising energy demand and power generation requirements across countries such as Brazil and Argentina boost the growth of the South America gas turbine market.

The power generation sector remains the primary application area for gas turbines, with widespread deployment in both centralized and distributed energy systems. Gas turbines are used for baseload, intermediate, and peaking power generation due to their high reliability, scalability, and operational flexibility. They harness the energy of pressurized gas, typically air, to generate power. They are particularly favored in countries aiming to transition away from coal by integrating cleaner-burning natural gas solutions. Gas turbines are well-suited for combined cycle power plants, which maximize fuel efficiency by recovering exhaust heat to generate additional electricity.

Amid the continued growth in global electricity demand and emphasis on reducing carbon emissions, gas turbines offer a practical and efficient solution for modern power infrastructure. In June 2025, Gás Natural Açu (GNA), a joint venture between Siemens Energy Sip Brasil and BP, launched operations at its second power plant in Porto do Açu in northern Rio de Janeiro state. The project, which received ~US$ 1.2 billion (R$ 7 billion) in investments, is now the largest thermal power plant in operation in Brazil.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd; Siemens AG; GE Vernova Inc.; Caterpillar Inc; Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd; Baker Hughes Co; Industrial Boilers America; Capstone Green Energy Holdings, Inc.; MTU Aero Engines AG; and Aurelia Turbines Oy are among the key South America gas turbine market players that are profiled in this market study.

The overall South America gas turbine market size has been derived using both primary and secondary sources. Exhaustive secondary research has been conducted using internal and external sources to obtain qualitative and quantitative information related to the South America gas turbine market size. The process also helps obtain an overview and forecast of the market with respect to all the market segments. Also, multiple primary interviews have been conducted with industry participants to validate the data and gain analytical insights. This process includes industry experts such as VPs, business development managers, market intelligence managers, and national sales managers, along with external consultants such as valuation experts, research analysts, and key opinion leaders, specializing in the South America gas turbine market.

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