Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-12-29 23:27Core Insights - The increasing contradiction between "U.S. power shortages" and explosive growth in computing power demand is driving a rigid demand for electricity from high-energy-consuming facilities like data centers, creating a historic opportunity for gas turbines as a rapid response and efficient power supply solution [1][19] - Major international gas turbine companies like General Electric (GE Vernova) and Siemens Energy are experiencing strong stock performance, reflecting market expectations for future growth, with GE Vernova's stock up over 115% this year and over 430% since its spin-off [20][1] - The strong demand wave from overseas is transmitting through the supply chain, providing unprecedented development opportunities for related A-share listed companies deeply integrated into the overseas power generation equipment supply chain, with expectations for a dual explosion in orders and performance by 2026 [20][1] Electricity Demand and Supply Gap - The electricity gap in the U.S. is continuously expanding, with the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) predicting that electricity consumption will reach 4,267 billion kilowatt-hours by 2026, driven primarily by AI data centers and cryptocurrency mining [2][20] - Morgan Stanley estimates that the cumulative electricity gap for U.S. data centers from 2025 to 2028 will reach 47 gigawatts, equivalent to the total electricity consumption of nine Miami areas, with a shortfall of 6-16 gigawatts expected even after accounting for rapid power supply solutions [2][20] Gas Turbines as a Core Solution - In the context of electricity shortages, gas turbines are becoming the core choice for addressing the U.S. power gap due to their quick startup speed, strong peak-shaving capabilities, and low carbon emissions [21][20] - Compared to traditional coal power, gas turbines can start within hours and respond quickly to the intermittent power demands of data centers, while also providing stable power supply as a baseload source, unaffected by weather conditions [21][20] Global Energy Transition and Gas Turbines - The global energy transition is accelerating under the "dual carbon" goals, with gas turbines serving as a core equipment for transitional energy due to their lower carbon emissions compared to coal power [3][21] - Policies like the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) support clean energy projects, including gas power generation, particularly for low-carbon modifications like hydrogen combustion in gas turbines [3][21] Performance and Capacity Expansion of Major Players - GE Vernova and Siemens Energy have provided strong performance guidance and capacity expansion plans, indicating high industry prosperity, with GE Vernova expecting revenues of $41-42 billion in 2026 and a significant increase in gas turbine orders [4][22] - GE Vernova's new gas turbine orders reached 18 gigawatts in Q4 2025, tripling year-on-year, with total orders expected to exceed 80 gigawatts, reflecting a doubling from the beginning of the year [22][25] - Siemens Energy's gas turbine orders reached 26 gigawatts, with a 94% year-on-year increase, and an order value of €23 billion, indicating strong demand from data centers [25][29] Supply Chain Opportunities for A-Share Companies - A-share gas turbine supply companies have achieved technological breakthroughs in various segments, with some becoming core suppliers to overseas giants [34][36] - Companies like Yingliu Technology and Zhenjiang Co. are positioned to benefit from the expansion of GE Vernova and Siemens Energy in North America, with substantial orders and production capacity [35][36] - The demand for key materials and components, such as high-temperature alloy materials and precision parts, is expected to grow significantly, with domestic companies like Sry New Materials leading in the production of high-purity chromium powder [36][34]