4.3 MW 1999 Used Caterpillar G3516

USP&E is selling: 4.3 MW 1999 Used Caterpillar G3516 Natural Gas Generator Set
50 Hz; 11000 Volts; 1000 RPM

Units available: 1
**Note that price is Per Unit

This used Caterpillar G3516 natural gas generator is an exclusive USP&E Global asset listed at 4.3 MW of output, manufactured in 1999, and available now from USP&E's proprietary inventory in North America. Operating at 50 Hz and 11,000 volts, this used Caterpillar G3516 natural gas generator has logged 60,300 hours and remains a proven workhorse for buyers seeking dependable, fuel-flexible distributed power. Configured as a complete generator set, it is suited to backup power, peak shaving, and combined heat and power applications across commercial, industrial, and remote off-grid environments. This asset cannot be sourced through any other channel. USP&E holds direct access to this unit as part of an exclusive inventory spanning more than 3,000 MW worldwide, and no equivalent listing for this specific used Caterpillar G3516 natural gas generator exists outside the USP&E platform.

The Caterpillar G3516 is one of the most widely recognised and field-proven natural gas generator platforms in the global distributed power market. At 4.3 MW, this unit sits in a capacity range that serves a broad spectrum of buyers, from commercial real estate operators and light industrial facilities to remote mining camps, oil and gas field installations, and island or off-grid communities where grid connectivity is limited or unreliable. As a natural gas generator set for peak shaving, it allows facility operators to reduce demand charges by supplementing or temporarily replacing grid draw during peak tariff windows, delivering measurable operating cost reductions over the life of the asset. As a CHP generator for industrial applications, the G3516 platform is well understood in waste heat recovery configurations, where exhaust and jacket water heat streams are captured and redirected to process heating, space conditioning, or absorption cooling, dramatically improving total system efficiency and reducing the effective cost per kilowatt-hour of useful energy delivered. The 50 Hz output and 11,000-volt configuration make this unit directly compatible with utility interconnection and step-down distribution requirements across a wide range of markets in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America, meaning a buyer operating in those frequency zones can integrate this asset with minimal additional electrical engineering. At 60,300 logged hours, the G3516 has demonstrated long-term mechanical reliability, and Cat's extensive global dealer and parts network means that overhaul components, technical documentation, and service support are readily accessible wherever the unit is ultimately deployed.

USP&E Global is an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certified EPC and O&M company with more than 150 completed power station projects across 45 countries, and this used Caterpillar G3516 natural gas generator is available within a full-spectrum project delivery framework. Whether a buyer requires the unit on a standalone supply basis or needs a complete turnkey power plant EPC contractor to handle site design, civil works, fuel system integration, electrical balance of plant, installation, testing, and commissioning, USP&E has the certified in-house capability and the frontier market track record to deliver. For operators in challenging geographies, USP&E's power station O&M frontier markets experience means the asset can be supported through a long-term service agreement covering scheduled maintenance, predictive diagnostics, spare parts management, and emergency response, reducing operational risk and extending the serviceable life of the investment. USP&E is also 100 percent OFAC and FCPA compliant, which is a critical procurement consideration for government, development finance, and multilateral buyers operating under strict anti-corruption and sanctions compliance frameworks. With ownership of more than 100 MW outright and exclusivity on a further 500 MW, USP&E is positioned as one of the few global asset holders capable of pairing a used gas generator for remote off-grid power with the engineering and project delivery infrastructure to put it to work quickly and reliably. The combination of a proven asset, a certified contractor, and a compliance-ready transaction structure is what separates an USP&E listing from a standard secondary market sale.

This used Caterpillar G3516 natural gas generator, stock number USP010995, represents a compelling acquisition for any buyer seeking a field-proven, fuel-efficient, and application-versatile distributed power asset in the 4.3 MW range. Whether your requirement is backup resilience, demand cost reduction through natural gas generator set for peak shaving, heat and power integration as a CHP generator for industrial applications, or primary generation for a remote or off-grid site, USP&E has the asset, the engineering capability, and the global delivery network to match your timeline and project specification. Click Fast Quote on this page to submit your enquiry directly, or contact the USP&E Global team to discuss technical requirements, logistics, pricing, and project scope. Powering Possibility. Built for the Frontier.

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