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Emergency Diesel Generators · USP&E

Powering Emergency Response.Built for the Frontier.

Which site needs emergency diesel generators? Brief Emergency Diesel Generators.

Our Manifesto

Who we are

Disaster and unplanned outage responses favour containerised used/surplus fleets that can ship, pad, fuel, and commission in compressed windows. USP&E sequences heavy-haul, customs, and on-site Extreme Ownership commissioning so “arrived” becomes “carrying critical load.” Local operators are trained during the same mobilisation whenever possible.

After the crisis, units can demobilise, transfer to another site, or become the seed of a permanent N+1 hall — Reliability as a relocatable asset, Possibility as a permanent station.

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35+Countries with completed utility-scale projects
18Live projects in 11 countries
85+Countries guided
ISO9001 & 45001 certified
400+Engineers & project managers
45 MWFX-45 OCGT · 108 MW CCGT 2×1

How we work

One partner. Complete accountability.

01

Scope

Tell us your load, fuel, frequency (50 or 60 Hz) and target date.

02

Engineer & deliver

We specify the right equipment and execute EPC through commissioning.

03

Operate

Our O&M teams run and maintain the plant with Extreme Ownership for the life of the asset.

Case studies

Proof from Emergency Diesel Generators projects
28× KTA50

Perseus Mining · Nyanzaga Gold Project, Tanzania

Mining power · Asset supply

28 Cummins KTA50 containerised gensets, 1,275 kVA each, supplied by USP&E to power the mine.

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104 MW

Mining Power Station Refurbishment in Mali

O&M contract · Barrick

104 MW power station refurbishment achieving 300% reliability improvement for Barrick Gold.

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7× Frame 6B

Major US hyperscale developers

Data center power · Refurbishment

Seven GE Frame 6B gas turbines refurbished to zero hours, in-house, by USP&E.

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What we bring

Emergency Diesel Generators: EPC and O&M, never brokerage

Facility managers get USP&E’s 2002-onwards engineering through Emergency Diesel Generators. As an EPC and O&M house, not a broker, Emergency Diesel Generators designs gas turbine, engine and combined-cycle plant for life-safety and critical loads, and runs emergency diesel generators after handover.

For facility managers: 25,000 MW contracted since 2002, 150+ power projects in 45+ countries, ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certified. Clients Emergency Diesel Generators can cite include Perseus Mining (Tanzania), Kinross (Mauritania), Resolute (Syama) and Barrick (Mali), plus NEOM.

No single badge. Emergency Diesel Generators picks any OEM fitting emergency diesel generators, then services it.

OEM brands USP&E supports

Global reach, local teams

Where Emergency Diesel Generators works from

USA | AFRICA | UK | UAE | CHINA

Colorado Springs Office1755 Telstar Dr, Suite 300United States
Knoxville Office800 S Gay St, Suite 700United States
London Office162-168 Regent StreetUnited Kingdom
Johannesburg Office22 Kildoon Rd, BryanstonSouth Africa
Cape Town Office31 Brickfield Road, WoodstockSouth Africa
China OfficeNo. 1, Ningzhou Road, WuxiChina

Buying questions, answered

FAQ
What does Emergency Diesel Generators focus on?

Emergency diesel generators that start every time is the Emergency Diesel Generators speciality; USP&E engineers own emergency diesel generators delivery for facility managers.

Do gas turbine generators replace standby diesel?

Not by default. Diesel often keeps black-start, ATS, and life-safety roles. Gas turbine generators target firm megawatts when gas, frequency, and duty align.

Do natural gas engines replace emergency diesel?

Not automatically. Diesel often remains for black-start and life-safety. Natural gas engines target growth loads when gas and permitting align.

What about rental diesel while waiting for turbines?

Rental can bridge ; treat it as temporary. Decision : rental vs owned.

What is an emergency diesel plus gas turbine bridge?

An architecture that keeps emergency diesel for black-start and life-safety while adding GT generators for longer bridge or prime growth under one Extreme Ownership programme.

Is your fleet putting uptime at risk?

Let’s talk about how USP&E can help. Call +27 10 822 2324 or email info@uspeglobal.com.

Where we operate

USA | AFRICA | UK | UAE | CHINA

USP&E United States

Colorado Springs Office: 1755 Telstar Dr, Suite 300

Knoxville Office: 800 S Gay St, Suite 700

USP&E South Africa

Johannesburg Office: 22 Kildoon Rd, Bryanston

Cape Town Office: 31 Brickfield Road, Woodstock

USP&E United Kingdom

London Office: 162-168 Regent Street

USP&E China

China Office: No. 1, Ningzhou Road, Wuxi

Call:+27 10 822 2324  |  E:info@uspeglobal.com

ISO Certifications
ISO9001ISO45001

Powering Possibility. Built for the Frontier.
Full-service EPC & O&M. Not a broker.

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