| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | G3516 LE |
| Year | 2003 |
| Condition | New |
| Stock Number | USP009429 |
| Fuel Type | Natural Gas |
| Wattage | 1.2 MW |
| Frequency | 50 Hz |
| Hours | Zero |
| Voltage | 400 |
| Location | Europe |
USP&E Global is proud to offer this new Caterpillar G3516 LE natural gas generator, a zero-hour, factory-fresh 1.2 MW generator set available exclusively through USP&E and not found anywhere else in the global secondary power market. Manufactured in 2003 and maintained in new condition with zero operating hours, this unit represents a rare opportunity to acquire a proven, large-displacement spark-ignited gas engine generator set at the new Caterpillar G3516 LE natural gas generator specification, without the lead times or premium pricing associated with OEM new supply. Rated at 1.2 MW output, configured for 50 Hz grid frequency, and operating at 400 V, this new Caterpillar G3516 LE natural gas generator is engineered for continuous, prime, and standby continuous power generation in heavy industrial and commercial settings across Europe and beyond. The G3516 LE is a 16-cylinder, large-bore natural gas engine in the Caterpillar 3500 series, a platform globally recognized for reliability, fuel flexibility, and low total cost of ownership in demanding baseload and peaking applications.
The Caterpillar G3516 LE is built around a 16-cylinder vee configuration displacing approximately 69 litres, delivering consistent 1.2 MW output on natural gas fuel across a wide range of ambient and site conditions. At 50 Hz and 400 V, this new Caterpillar G3516 LE natural gas generator is directly compatible with European grid infrastructure and with the electrical systems of industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, commercial campuses, utilities, municipalities, and remote industrial operations requiring dependable on-site power without connection to a central grid. The LE designation indicates the unit is optimized for lean-burn combustion, achieving superior thermal efficiency and lower NOx emissions relative to rich-burn predecessor configurations, making it well suited to markets where emissions compliance is a growing regulatory priority. With zero hours on the frame, the full service life and manufacturer design life of the engine are intact, meaning a buyer acquires a new natural gas generator set for industrial power with no deferred maintenance liability, no wear-related uncertainty, and no requirement for pre-service overhaul. This is a continuous prime standby power generation Europe asset configured for immediate deployment into baseload, prime, or emergency standby roles, and it is held exclusively by USP&E Global pending buyer commitment.
USP&E Global does not merely broker assets. As a multinational EPC and O&M company with over 150 completed power station projects across more than 45 countries, USP&E delivers the full project lifecycle around any asset in its exclusive inventory. For this new Caterpillar G3516 LE natural gas generator, USP&E can provide comprehensive turnkey power plant EPC contractor services covering site assessment, civil and structural works, fuel system integration, electrical balance of plant, low voltage and medium voltage switchgear, automated control systems, and full grid or island-mode commissioning. For clients requiring sustained operational support, USP&E offers natural gas genset O&M frontier markets capability including long-term service agreements, LTSA structuring, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance programs, spare parts management, and remote monitoring integration. Whether the application is a peaking station supplementing grid supply in a European industrial zone, a captive power plant for a manufacturing or processing facility, a utility-scale distributed generation project, or a dedicated standby generation system for a mission-critical commercial asset, USP&E has the engineering depth, the regulatory compliance infrastructure, and the in-country execution capability to take this USP&E exclusive power station asset from procurement through to stable commercial operation. USP&E is ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certified, and is 100% OFAC and FCPA compliant, giving procurement teams, development finance institutions, and project lenders the compliance confidence required for bankable project structures.
If your project requires a proven, zero-hour, large-format natural gas generator set for continuous, prime, or standby industrial power, this new Caterpillar G3516 LE natural gas generator, stock number USP009429, is available now and held exclusively by USP&E Global. Assets of this specification, condition, and provenance do not remain available for long. Click Fast Quote on this listing page to receive a rapid commercial response from the USP&E team, or contact USP&E Global directly to discuss technical requirements, project logistics, EPC scope, and financing structures. USP&E Global. Powering Possibility. Built for the Frontier.
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