Cat® Natural Gas Gensets
from 40-4500  kW

Protect critical operations and save on long-term energy costs with continuous power. Cat® natural gas gensets offer high efficiency, high power density and lower emissions. Explore our range of gas gensets supported by the extensive Cat dealer network.  

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Benefits of Natural Gas Gensets

SAVE ON ENERGY COSTS

Natural gas gensets deliver lower total cost of ownership. Save over time with high-efficiency power, lower average fuel costs compared to diesel, and the ability to participate in capacity markets.

GAIN FLEXIBILITY

Our range of natural gas gensets are ready for any application and can also run on biogas, propane, and hydrogen blends. Customers can enhance efficiency even further with a combined heat and power solution.
 

MEET YOUR EMISSIONS GOALS

Natural gas is one of the cleanest fossil fuels to use. They generally produce lower NOx, Sulphur dioxide, and CO than diesel does, helping to lower your emissions, reduce your carbon footprint and meet strict regulations.
 

GAIN RESILIENCY

Continuous power provides peace of mind. Deliver reliable gas power to your business or community. With a natural gas genset designed to meet demand, you'll always have power on tap.

 

Explore Natural Gas Gensets

  • DG40 (Single Phase and 3 Phase)
    Frequency
    60 Hz
    60 Hz
    Gas Standby Rating
    40 ekW
    40 ekW
    Emissions/Fuel Strategy
    U.S. EPA Certified for Stationary Emergency Application
    U.S. EPA Certified for Stationary Emergency Application

    DG40 (Single Phase and 3 Phase)

    The Cat® spark-ignited generator sets for stationary emergency applications provide a much cleaner and sustainable solutions for your power needs. The ability to run on various types of gaseous fuels and adapting automatic fuel change-over, make these products capable to power a wide range of applications.

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  • DG500 (3-Phase)
    Frequency
    60 Hz
    60 Hz
    Natural Gas Rating
    500 ekW
    500 ekW
    Emissions/Fuel Strategy
    U.S. EPA Certified for Stationary Emergency and Non-Emergency Application
    U.S. EPA Certified for Stationary Emergency and Non-Emergency Application

    DG500 (3-Phase)

    The Cat® spark-ignited lean burn generator for stationary standby, demand response and limited time power (LTP) applications offer reliable power with best in class fuel efficiency, lower footprint and cleaner exhausts. The abilitity to operate even at very low fuel inlet pressures makes it best suited for a range of applications

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  • G3516 with FAST RESPONSE
    Gas Standby Rating
    1500 ekW @ 0.8pf
    1500 ekW @ 0.8pf
    Fuel Type
    Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 5%)
    Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 5%)
    Emissions/Fuel Strategy
    U.S. EPA Stationary Non-Emergency Certified
    U.S. EPA Stationary Non-Emergency Certified

    G3516 with FAST RESPONSE

    Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Fast Response generator sets engineered to deliver unmatched performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

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  • G3520K
    Continuous Rating
    2541/ 2500 ekW @ 1.0pf
    2541/ 2500 ekW @ 1.0pf
    Fuel Type
    Natural Gas & Propane
    Natural Gas & Propane
    Maximum Electrical Efficiency
    46.0%
    46.0%

    G3520K

    From natural gas to biogas, coal mine gases, or hydrogen fuel blends to support combined heat and power (CHP), emergency power, and local grid support applications, Caterpillar has a wide range of reliable gas power solutions.

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Natural Gas Power Solutions for Your Industry

Flexible natural gas gensets have gained popularity across industries due to their low total cost of ownership, reliable continuous power support, and effectiveness as emergency backup solutions. Here are examples of industries Cat Electric Power serves.

MUNICPAL UTILITIES 

Rely on natural gas power to increase grid resiliency, protecting your community from energy disruptions and cost increases. 

 
MANUFACTURING

Choose from 40 to 4,500 kW gensets to support your facilities’ needs. Get maximum return on investment with combined heat and power.

 
HEALTHCARE

Get reliable backup power and generate demand-response revenue with Cat natural gas gensets for hospitals and healthcare facilities. 

 
LANDFILL & WASTE MANAGEMENT

Capture your landfill’s methane and turn it into a valuable energy source that can lower long-term costs and reduce emissions. 

 
DATA CENTERS

Protect the rapidly growing amount of data in your facility with 24/7 continuous power that’s quiet and fuel efficient.

 
WASTE WATER TREATMENT

Lower your community’s treatment costs with a biogas solution. Convert leftover sludge to energy with an efficient natural gas genset.

 

Reliable Natural Gas: Customer Testimonials

See the benefits of natural gas gensets in real-world use cases. Cat Electric Power delivers gas power solutions to customers worldwide, helping them provide dependable, cost-efficient power to their communities and facilities. Check out the testimonials below.

“At the rate we’re growing, we wanted a way to help us address the power needed for our city.”

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Lehi City Power
Lehi City Power

“If there’s a storm… having natural gas, it’s already in the building, so you know you’re never going to run out of fuel.”

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Piscataway Community Center
Piscataway Community Center

“Overall, the new plant reduces emissions by 97%.”

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New power plant in Provo, Utah
New power plant in Provo, Utah

“When we started looking more closely at things, we realized there were some demand savings that we could realize.”

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Volunteer Energy Cooperative (VEC)
Volunteer Energy Cooperative (VEC)

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