Energy efficiency redefined.
Kawasaki Gas Turbine Europe GmbH
Based in Bad Homburg, KGE manages Kawasaki Heavy Industries' European business and supplies powerful, reliable and hydrogen-compatible gas turbine solutions. With decades of experience, state-of-the-art technology and comprehensive service, we support companies in efficient and future-proof energy generation.
On the move for decades
Energy Expertise from Bad Homburg
Kawasaki Gas Turbine Europe GmbH (KGE), based in Bad Homburg v. d. H., near Frankfurt am Main, is a subsidiary of Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. All European business is managed from here. KGE has been present on the European market since 1975, and since 1998 we have been covering the entire life cycle of a gas turbine generator set, i.e. from the planning and engineering of a plant, assembly, installation and commissioning to the aftersales market and maintenance, we tailor our services to individual customer requirements and circumstances.
Over 175 plants have already been installed in Europe and more than 7,800 worldwide. The power range extends from 1,700 kWe to 34,000 kWe and 3,700 kWth to 40,000 kWth.
German Gas Industry Innovation Award 2022
Innovation Award for the H₂-Micro-Mix-Burner
Kawasaki Gas Turbine Europe was awarded the German Gas Industry Innovation Award in the category ‘Efficient Application Technology’ in 2022. In collaboration with Aachen University of Applied Sciences, RWTH Aachen University and B&B-AGEMA, Kawasaki developed a DLE combustion system for 100% hydrogen. The system is based on the proven GPB17 unit and has been successfully demonstrated in practical tests.
H₂-Award 2024
GPB17D-H2 MMX wins Hydrogen Award 2024
Kawasaki wins the Hydrogen Technology of the Year Award 2024. Our GPB17D-H2 MMX – the world’s first 100% hydrogen-fired Gas Turbine with dry DLE Combustion (Micromix) – was named Hydrogen Technology of the Year at Connecting Green Hydrogen MENA.
Certified safety and quality
Certificates
Kawasaki Gas Turbine Europe GmbH
Kawasaki Gas Turbine Europe GmbH, based in Bad Homburg, Germany, is a manufacturer of gas turbine generator sets, certified to ISO 9001, and meets international requirements for quality management systems.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) has comprehensive ISO 9001 certification for quality management systems in numerous global business areas, including gas turbines (main plant in Akashi), robotics, aerospace and rail vehicles. This ensures consistent quality in manufacturing.
The company also implements the ISO 14001 standard (environmental management) in many of its plants, as well as other industry-specific standards such as JIS Q 9100 for aerospace. The company is committed to Total Quality Management (TQM) in order to continuously improve quality and customer satisfaction.
Important certifications and standards:
ISO 9001
Central standard for quality management systems in most of Kawasaki's business areas. It covers quality assurance for products such as gas turbines, boilers, hydraulics and robots.
ISO 14001
Standard for environmental management systems, which is widely used in KHI plants.
JIS Q 9100
Special standard for quality management in the aerospace and defence sectors.
Other industry standards
For relevant products, KHI also complies with standards such as ABS, DNV, BV, LR, NK (shipping) and IECEx (potentially explosive atmospheres).
Country representatives
Energy Expertise – locally accessible.
Our sales and service partners are at your service throughout Europe and the MENA region – with local expertise and direct access to Kawasaki technology.
To find the contact details of the appropriate Area Sales Manager for your region, simply click on the relevant country.
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Kawasaki Heavy Industries Group
Energy Expertise within the Kawasaki Group
The Kawasaki Heavy Industries Group is known worldwide for its technological strength on land, at sea and in the air. Its portfolio ranges from industrial and energy Solutions to aerospace Technologies and shipbuilding, including LNG Tankers, submarines and more.
Career at Kawasaki
Your energy for our future Solutions.
Whether in Engineering, Service or Administration – with us, you work on innovative Energy Solutions for a sustainable future. Become part of an international Team that offers responsibility, long-term perspective and room to shape meaningful progress.