HD Hyundai Marine, U.S. Data Center 'Power Engine' Maintenance and Repair

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HD Hyundai Marine Solutions will participate in the maintenance and repair of power engines for data centers in North America.

HD Hyundai Marine Solutions recently signed a memorandum of understanding with U.S.-based AEG (Aperion Energy Group) for the maintenance and repair of power engines for data centers.

The two companies have agreed to establish a cooperation framework for the maintenance, repair, and operation of 33 power engines within a data center being constructed by AEG in Texas, U.S.

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries signed a supply contract in April this year with AEG for a 684-megawatt (MW) data center power generation facility based on 20-MW Himcen engines.

With the rapid advancement of AI technology, power consumption in data centers has surged, and the reliability of emergency power and commercial power supply systems is increasingly recognized as a key factor determining the efficient operation of data centers.

In particular, since the cooperation between the two companies is based on signing a 'Long-Term Service Agreement (LTSA)' and an 'Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Contract' that go beyond simple engine supply to manage the entire lifecycle of the engines, HD Hyundai Marine Solutions plans to further solidify its high-value-added service revenue model that generates continuous revenue.

An HD Hyundai official, speaking to The Korea Economic Daily by phone, stated, "With the explosive growth in power demand driven by the recent expansion of AI and data centers, power generation engines are gaining attention as an alternative to existing transmission systems."

An official from HD Hyundai Marine Solutions also said, "Through this cooperation, we will expand our market share in North America by leveraging the proven performance of 'Himcen Engines' and our superior engine maintenance and repair technology."

Himcen Engines are medium-sized diesel and gas engines with a four-stroke (4-Stroke) cycle, developed entirely through HD Hyundai Heavy Industries' proprietary technology. First developed in August 2000, they are a domestic engine that has transformed the paradigm of South Korea's ship engine industry. Starting with four units produced in 2001, cumulative production exceeded 15,000 units by 2024.

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